As we morph from summer into fall, the transition comes so naturally to many of us. Black teas give way to chai and chocolate, citrus to pumpkin spice, and vibrant greens and blues retreat to give yellows, oranges, and reds prominence. The question “do I need a sweater,” looms in the back of our mindsContinue reading “Fear Not: Letting the Leaves Fall”
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Book Review: Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown in typical style brings forth a beautiful and chaotic mess that we call real life put forth in a way that encourages us to embrace all of it. Brown challenges our mindsets and behaviors in ways that allows us to step back and see the striving and performing for whatContinue reading “Book Review: Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown”
Can Family & Friends Suffer from Secondary Trauma?
Secondary traumatic stress is a risk when we support and engage wholeheartedly with a trauma survivor. More recently, secondary traumatic stress has come to the front as an issue separate from burnout, and it should be addressed. While burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demandingContinue reading “Can Family & Friends Suffer from Secondary Trauma?”
Meet Dr. Sarah from MindWander
Crutchprints receives lots of resource requests for personal well-being and counseling. Enter Dr. Sarah: a business owner with a PhD in Psychology and a heart to see improvement in the well-being of women. We all have something we try to “work on” but who needs more work, right? While I am a believer in talkingContinue reading “Meet Dr. Sarah from MindWander”
5 Ways to Let Go of the Past (Worksheet)
5 Ways to LET GO of the Past Worksheet Based on the Crutchprints.com article by Ashly P. Ash ReProcess: Describe the situation you are having trouble letting go of? When I think of this situation, I feel these emotions: What typically triggers you to feel this way? (Is it around a certainContinue reading “5 Ways to Let Go of the Past (Worksheet)”
From Victim to Victor
I have been thinking a lot lately about what separates those who succeed and live full/happy lives straight to the end from those that seem stuck in a circle of sabotage and bad luck for the rest of their lives. This discussion was provoked by my husband’s new job. In it, he works with manyContinue reading “From Victim to Victor”
Journey of Encountering
Daughter of John C. Duncan, III and Sandy L. Duncan, I was raised on the truth and treasures imparted by Little Britain Presbyterian Church (about half a mile from my home as a child). When I was 4 years old I fell on the preschool playground and hit my knee. After two weeks of painContinue reading “Journey of Encountering”
Crutchprints in the Sand 