Denise Yusuff Mediations

07/08/2025

Looking through my “Work in Progress/Goals” journal I saw accomplishment. Dreams became reality. Align your heart, values, and work.

06/19/2025

Dropping articles and podcast episodes today because we can ALL do something to make a difference. Your voice is powerful and matters. Make the world a better place by sharing your stories.

06/19/2025

As a Latina parent of a special needs child, it's important for me to acknowledge the stigma surrounding having our children diagnosed and more importantly the impact and how it affects our children to not be properly diagnosed. Please consider the well-being and future of our children in spite of stigma and how our families and culture deal(s) with neurodiversity. There is a history there and I understand the fear BUT consider the best interest of your child. I say this with Empathy and LOVE: YOU are your child's greatest advocate. Consider this: Black and Hispanic children are 20–30% less likely to receive early intervention services. https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/blog/understanding-racial-disparities-in-autism-care

Racial and ethnic disparities in autism care still exist today. Learn how Behavior Frontiers is working to make autism diagnosis and care more accessible to all families—regardless of background.

06/19/2025

Stuff and Your Values- An honest one, a vulnerable one, one that's helping me grow.

In this episode, I'm exploring the broader impact of clutter on relationships, mental well-being, and daily harmony. Aligning our physical spaces with our personal values and goals is crucial for harmony within ourselves. We explore the power of o...

06/19/2025

In Part 2 of our journey into belonging, we dive deeper into what it means to feel truly safe and seen. Through gentle reflection, we explore how modeling respect and kindness sets the tone for how we want to be treated. Join us as we discover how to create belonging not just for ourselves, but for those around us.

In Part 2 of our journey into belonging, we dive deeper into what it means to feel truly safe and seen. Through gentle reflection, we explore how modeling respect and kindness sets the tone for how we want to be treated. Join us as we discover how...

06/18/2025

In this episode, I talk about taking up space, belonging, and knowing when a group isn't for you.

In this episode, I talk about taking up space, belonging, and knowing when a group isn't for you. ...

06/15/2025

Created a short 4-part series to reflect on my thoughts on current events. Conflict can be resolved. It requires listening, empathy, a desire to see our common humanity, and vulnerability.
It's not about agreeing 100% with each other, it's about recognizing our differences and leaning into the part of us that is human. The part of us (in each of us) that has needs- food, safety, security, shelter, emotional wellbeing, mental health & peace of mind, seeing our loved ones safe, happy, fed, having someone there for us (community, church, a friend, family member, volunteer on the end of a hotline; someone who ultimately says YES I am here for you in your moment of need).
I could go on, but my hope is that son sees the good, the helper, God's grace in the ugly and scary we see in the news. We can find peace and we can resolve conflict if we seek to understand, learn, and use the right tools.

06/15/2025

As a working parent, I know how tough it can be to get schedules aligned, wash away the workday, and just be present and connect. It's a daily habit and practice. Whether it's sitting down together for a meal, reading stories at night, or a walk around the block comment what you do for connection. One comment will be picked at random for a small boardgame giveaway.

06/15/2025

Part 3. Conflict and the conscience. A personal reflection.

06/15/2025

Part 1. The key to mediation.

06/15/2025

Part 2. Our needs as humans.

06/15/2025

Part 4. Empathy for others.