Totum Counseling and Consulting

09/02/2025

Self awareness, compassion, and mindfulness are all about paying attention to our mind, heart, and guts! Keeping with that theme Totum Counseling is listening and taking a rest from the blog this week. But we will be back next tuesday with a new topic! So get ready to pull up a chair!

08/29/2025

Take a moment, pull up a chair, and just be with us. We've talked about self-awareness (our map) and self-compassion (our guide). Today, we’re uniting them with mindfulness—the practice of being present, on purpose, without judgment. In a world that constantly pulls us in a million different directions, mindfulness is a revolutionary act. It’s the key to getting off autopilot and truly connecting with ourselves, right here, right now.

If you're interested in exploring how mindfulness can benefit you, contact Totum Counseling today to schedule a session.

Full blog post at: https://totumcounseling.com/totum-table/totumtalks-powerofbeingpresent

Join Totum Talks to explore mindfulness, the practice of being present. Learn how to connect with your authentic self and navigate a chaotic world. Discover how self-awareness and self-compassion come together through mindfulness to help you live a more centered life.

08/26/2025

Mindfulness is the bridge from knowing yourself to kindly showing up for yourself. It's not about fixing, it's about being—right here, right now.

It's a skill, and we're here to help you practice.
Ready to connect with your authentic self? Reach out to us today!

08/22/2025

Self-awareness opens the door to our inner world—but self-compassion is what lets us walk inside with kindness.
We often find it easier to comfort a friend than ourselves. Our inner critic can be so much louder than our inner encourager. But what if we tried being our own friend?
How have you been your own friend today?
Share below—I’d love to hear your reflections and check out the full blog at https://totumcounseling.com/totum-table/2025/8/22/totum-talk-self-compassion-can-you-be-your-own-friend-1

08/19/2025

The first step is knowing what's going on inside. The next? Responding with kindness.
How we talk to ourselves matters.
That's the power of self-compassion. It's about treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would a friend, especially when your mind, heart, and body are speaking to you.
Our latest blog post, "From Awareness to Compassion," guides you on this journey. We'll show you how to:
• Respond to your inner critic with grace. Turn a harsh thought like, "I'm so terrible at this," into a compassionate one like, "This is a new skill, and it's okay to make mistakes."
• Sit with your emotions without judgment. Create space for your feelings so you can listen to their wisdom without being overwhelmed.
• Listen to your body's signals with care. That knot in your stomach isn't a sign of weakness—it's your body asking for a moment of kindness and rest.
Ready to take the next step toward becoming your most authentic, whole self? Read the new post at the link in our bio.

08/15/2025

In Totum Thoughts, we explored the practice of Self-Awareness—the art of gently noticing what's happening within our mind, heart, and guts. We learned that by simply checking in with our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, we can gain valuable insight into our inner world.
Now, it's time for Totum Talk.
This is a safe and welcoming space for us to have honest discussions where you can share your story, ask questions, and take meaningful steps toward becoming your best, most authentic self.
I'd love to hear what you discovered this past week. I can't wait to hear from you.

08/12/2025

This is a place where I'm honored to share insights to empower you on your journey to becoming your most authentic, whole self.
The most important conversation you'll have all day is the one happening inside you.
That's why we're talking about self-awareness. It's the key to understanding your mind, heart, and body.
Start by simply noticing:
• Your thoughts (Mind)
• Your emotions (Heart)
• Your physical sensations (Guts)

08/07/2025

Get ready to pull up a chair!

We are so excited to announce the launch of Totum Table, a new weekly blog series designed to create a supportive space for conversations about your mental health and overall well-being. Check us out at https://totumcounseling.com/totum-table

Each week, we'll focus on nourishing you as a whole—mind, heart, and guts—by exploring what it truly means to be wholly healthy and authentic.

Totum Thoughts—insights and wisdom to nourish your mind and heart. The conversation then moves to Totum Talk, a safe space where we can get into our guts, share our experiences, ask tough questions, and take real steps in our journey toward well-being.

08/04/2025

I'm so excited to launch this new two-part weekly series, designed to be a safe and cozy space for honest conversations about your whole well-being—mind, heart, and gut.

Each week, we'll start with Totum Thoughts to share valuable insights and wisdom on a specific topic. Then, we'll move to Totum Talk, a safe space for us to have a conversation together.

Pull up a chair! You belong here!

07/25/2025

You don’t have to carry it all on your own. Therapy offers a space to feel seen, heard, and supported—while learning to understand yourself more deeply.
Whether you’re facing grief, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm, healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Reach out today to start your journey with Totum Counseling. You deserve support that honors your whole story.
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