Sojourner Counseling LLC

08/20/2025

Are you overwhelmed by the debt of your Yes?

"...every time you say yes to someone or something, you incur a debt. You now owe time, talent, money, energy, or attention — and that’s a debt you must repay."

Read this month's blog to learn more
https://patthorne.com/the-surprising-economics-of-yes-and-no-and-how-to-spend-your-time-wisely/

08/19/2025

So this month I'm sharing about the self help books I'm reading, but in scanning my shelves I came across this long time favorite.
As a former Kindergarten teacher these were the lessons we lived by everyday in my classroom.
Wouldn't it be nice if we all remembered to follow these simple rules again.
The world might feel a little safer and saner if everyone just remembered to hold hands and stick together. 😌 🤞

08/16/2025

08/13/2025

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed?
Well maybe it's time for a break - a Rest Stop on your journey today
Take a minute right now to
Stop ~ listen ~ and breathe
~ just for a minute

08/13/2025

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Take a minute to stop~listen and breath~ Just for a minute

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

What are you reading?

01/22/2025

🚪 Is Your Open-Door Policy Draining You?
Starbucks recently revised its open-door policy, realizing that being too available can lead to overwhelm. The same applies to our personal lives—saying “yes” to everyone and everything can leave us stressed, burnt out, and unable to focus on what truly matters.
If you’re:
✅ Struggling to set boundaries without guilt,
✅ Feeling overwhelmed by constant demands, or
✅ Ready to take back control of your time and energy,
I wrote a blog that’s perfect for you.

👉 Read it here: https://patthorne.com/open-door-policy/

If you’d like help figuring out where to start, let’s talk about it!
📩 Send me a message, email me at Pat@PatThorne.com, or call (434) 392-5005 to start the conversation.

Healthy boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re the key to balance and peace of mind.



https://patthorne.com/blog

Be Like Starbucks: Is It Time to Change Your Open Door Policy? January 22, 2025 by Pat Thorne Recently, Starbucks announced a change to its open-door policy, which previously allowed anyone to use their space—even without making a purchase. This “everyone welcome” approach helped create a comm...

01/14/2025

🌟 The Struggle is Real—Let’s Talk About It 🌟

Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience, I’m here to help you find balance, healing, and resilience.

💻 Now Offering Telehealth Services
I provide confidential virtual counseling for residents of Northa Carolina and Virginia, so you can access professional support from the comfort of your home or office—on your schedule.

How I Can Help You:
🌼 Address anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions.
💼 Support professionals navigating career stress or work-life balance.
💜 Help caregivers manage the emotional and practical demands of caregiving.

Let’s work together to create a healthier, more balanced you.

📞 Ready to get started? Visit www.PatThorne.com to learn more or schedule your first session today.

10/02/2024

Sojourners ~ It's Wednesday
Time for a Rest Stop
Take a minute to
~Stop ~ Listen ~ Watch and Breathe
~ Just for a minute ~

Time for a REST STOPTake a minute to stop ~ watch ~ listen and breathe ~Let the sights and sounds of the ocean wash away any stree and worries~ just for a mi...