Awakening Wellness Professional Corporation - Marion Gittings, LCSW

05/19/2025

It's official and I am proud to announce that I am an AASECT Certified S*x Therapist!

11/22/2021

Are you a scholar, school-based mental health professional, caregiver or young adult who identifies as Black and has some knowledge/experience with the mental health of Black youth?

12/12/2020

Today my partner, Ted, graduates from UNCW with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This represents 33 years of exploring and discovering what direction to take in pursuing a purpose that brings a sense of accomplishment and joy. We share many privileges as cisgender, straight, white people living on occupied land. Acknowledging all of this does not diminish Ted's accomplishment or make light of the sacrifices made to afford him this opportunity. Let us all take the courageous steps needed to pursue our purpose and acknowledge how we have made life's dreams come true and the support we received with and without consent. Let us also do our part support others who are on the journey, after all, we all continue to grow and need ongoing support too.

11/06/2020

It has been many days since I last posted here. I am pausing this evening and want to acknowledge the privilege I have been unjustly afforded to live here on occupied land taken from the Siouan People. This land I live on is situated on Howe Creek watershed and about three miles, as the crow flies, from this spot captured in this picture. I was reminded of how acknowledging my privilege honors what is and raises our awareness of ourselves and others. From this place of consciousness I can begin to decide how I will be in the world with others. I am grateful for the invitation I received from the Concussion Awareness Support Group out of Montreal to speak on Su***de Prevention and Recovery. It was in preparation to speak today that I began to flesh these thoughts out. I am grateful for the people who are active in this group, for the privilege afforded to me to bear witness to the loving kindness shared in this community seeking to heal. This is what we are here to be, to share. So beautiful!!!

06/06/2020

I am sorry for not speaking about this sooner. Know that I am outraged by the violence and injustice that has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people of color in this country. I stand with many others who are ready to listen to people of color and hold space to develop a deeper understanding of how I can better support people of color and create an culture that truly demonstrates equality and justice for all! These images are by an artist named Mona Chalabi who I was made aware of by fellow graduate of St. Gertrude, Bridget Todd, who I am a fan of on Instagram. Both of these young women are inspiring. Please check them out!!!

01/20/2020

May we remember and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. well today. His preaching, presence and call to action were based on principles necessary for healthy relationships with ourselves, those who are intimately connected to us, our communities, our country and the world at large. May we be well. May we be at peace.

01/11/2020

It has been a while since I have shared and this is worth sharing! It is an incredibly beautiful example of how we share life and connection. And today when we need a reminder of all the goodness there is to behold , of all the love there is to share, this hit me in my heart and I wanted to share it with you all! ❤

Canada’s government once pressured Inuit women to travel south to give birth. Now, they can have their babies at a hometown maternity clinic led by Inuit midwives.

11/18/2019

Letting go of the need or illusion of perfection requires courage and often a witness to our process, a doula to remind us that we got this.....

09/14/2019

Very pleased to announce this event! If your schedule allows this promises to be a wonderful opportunity to deepen the discussion around suicidality, mental illness, the need for compassion and improvement in access to care!