10/27/2025
Leaving my new home to revisit a place that was once mine reminded me of this: even therapists don’t leave their challenges or triggers behind. Healing travels with us.
Returning to Los Angeles — a city that shaped so much of me — brought clarity around what I still need to tend to: staying connected to my body, regulating emotions, and leaning on the coping tools that help me stay grounded.
Some emotional regulation skills that support me (and maybe they’ll help you, too):
1️⃣ A shower to decompress
2️⃣ Shaking out tension
3️⃣ A tight grounding hug
4️⃣ Eating every 4 hours & staying hydrated
5️⃣ Daily rituals — skincare, brushing teeth, getting outside
6️⃣ Checking in with my body and adjusting as needed
Even therapists need these small, steady acts of self-care to maintain balance.
At Moderation Mindset Virtual Summit, a clinician said something that stuck:
“We’re all in recovery somehow.” — shoutout to Beej!
We’re each working on something — maybe boundaries, rest, balance, or a healthier relationship with alcohol. What matters is finding what aligns with your values and goals.
Feeling grateful, grounded, and re-energized to keep doing the work — for myself, my partner, my clients, and my community.
Here’s to perseverance, rest, and compassion. And here’s to the ongoing journey of growth — one hour, one day, one year at a time. 💛
