Adrianna Brown (She/her)

There are some situations and people we come across that completely bring us out of character. The audacity, how dare life not go as we intended it to. Then again, people are people and life be lifing as I like to say. We cannot control others nor what happens to us (to an extent). What we can control is how we react. Additionally, we have control over how we feel, by identifying our emotions we can validate ourselves and move toward what brings us peace and joy.

We cannot pour from an empty cup, first we must make sure our cup is full, while also being mindful of what is being poured into our minds and hearts. Sometimes we need to say no, create a space to pause and reflect. Rome wasn’t built in a day, we have time, first let’s take an inventory of how we’re spending our time and go from there.

Sometimes life throws us curveballs and we strike out, other times the rain becomes a severe storm. We cannot predict how long the storm will last or how many times will strike out, but we can make the most of our waiting out the storm. We can give ourselves grace and look forward to another opportunity to swing and get on base. Creating actionable goals tailored to your strengths and areas for growth to minimize depressive episodes.

Self Awareness is imperative to overcoming life’s challenges. Knowing our triggers and identifying techniques that help to ground us. The peace that surpasses all understanding is attainable, first we must understand ourselves, what we need, why we need it and how to meet that need.

As mentioned earlier Life be Lifing, what I’ve learned is that there is more than one way to live. We can continue doing what works, or with some guidance and a few new skills find a new approach, or gain a new perspective of our situation. Whichever route you choose I’m here to cheer you on because I know that you will find your way through each challenge you face.

Psycho education may not be ideal for everyone, but honestly it’s necessary to better understand your mental health and equip you with the tools to navigate through challenges from simple to complex. How we perceive ourselves and the world around us has everything to do with the way we interact with others, how we treat ourselves and how we respond to adversity. CBT provides a framework to build healthy relationships, form a positive self image and be the change we want to see.