Counseling Vision:
I believe that all human beings suffer and the degrees to which we do suffer, vary throughout our life and sometimes quite intensely. Some people know exactly why they are suffering and others do not, but everyone is looking for some sort of relief. It is particularly in our relationships where we most find ourselves confused, depressed, anxious and angry. In my office, I have s
een time and time again, that through a healthy therapeutic relationship people find relief, self-awareness and self-confidence as they become to accept themselves through being seen and accepted by the therapeutic relationship. The power in the therapeutic relationship is equalized in my work and you determine what you want to discuss in therapy. My job is not to analyze your experience, but to be a supportive companion. Did you know that the original definition of courage was "to tell the story of who you are, with your whole heart?” Holding onto our story and repressing our experiences, thoughts and feelings only keeps us living in fear and restricted from not only others, but also ourselves. The goal is to become more conscious of our thoughts, emotions and without criticizing ourselves for what we think and what we feel. This is where the important work takes place for the client, while having the courage to tell our story. Lastly, my passion with regard to myself and with clients, is a humanistic, person-centered, contemplative approach, learning and teaching mindfulness practices. My training (and science tells us too!) with mindful, compassionate recognition and awareness of emotional states, clients enhance their own consciousness and begin the journey to accept all of themselves wholeheartedly and live more compassionate, full and loving lives. Experience:
Laurie Jackson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Easton, Massachusetts. Her private practice provides mental health services in Southeastern, Massachusetts serving all populations from children to grandparents. In this capacity, she specializes in relationship and family issues, facilitating children’s emotional and behavioral strengths, the impacts of grief and loss and treating post-traumatic stress. Jackson is currently an adjunct faculty member and Senior Instructor at both Bridgewater State University and Cambridge College in their Counseling and Psychology programs. Jackson’s passion is in the field of trauma as she received a Post Masters Clinical Certificate in Relational and Multi-Contextual Treatment of Trauma from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010. She earned a Master of Education degree from Bridgewater State University in 2009 with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling. Her experience has primarily been with those impacted by trauma and also with diverse populations in low income communities. Her dedication to working with diverse populations affected by trauma is reflected in her travels to Uganda for an international service project in 2010 and also as a former child protective social worker. Jackson served as State Program Coordinator in Massachusetts for the Crisis Counseling Program due to the tornado that devastated Western Massachusetts. She also served as Team Leader for the damaging floods that impacted Massachusetts in 2010. Recently, Ms. Jackson was a guest speaker at Cambridge College’s School of Management for a Disaster and Terrorism course which took place following the Boston Bombing Crisis and presented the mental health approaches. Jackson had the honor of being an external reviewer for the New Jersey Crisis Counseling Program grant application due to the Sandy disaster. Finally, Ms. Jackson recently completed the Fema-SAMHSA Train-the-Trainer Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program: Training State Trainers in 2012. Jackson has conducted trainings related to all phases of the Crisis Counseling Program in Massachusetts with local staff and also related to compassion fatigue and emotional wellness. For more information about Laurie please visit her website at www.kokorowellness.com
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