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06Sep 2024 by Julia Grace McCammon

Navigating the Depths of Parental Grief

The loss of a child brings a depth of sorrow. I see the immense struggle parents face in moving forward after child loss. The journey through grief is deeply personal and challenging, especially when it involves the unimaginable loss of a son or daughter. Overcoming grief and sorrow is a huge task for parents who have lost a child at any age. The emotional trauma that accompanies such a loss can often prolong the grieving process, creating a heavy burden. It's like carrying an anchor that keeps pulling you back into the depths of sadness, making it difficult to see a way out. The Lingering Effects of Grief The emotional trauma that lingers after such a loss can manifest in various ways, impacting relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. Despite…

06Sep 2023 by Julia Grace McCammon

Break Free of Constant Grading and Rating

Healing, Lifestyle

Over the years I have had the pain and pleasure of working with all sorts of teachers. In my area, there are two universities, one college and plenty of elementary to high schools. Some of my aunts were teachers, plus my husband and son are teachers. So, all varieties of teachers have crossed my path, needing to improve their situations and symptoms. Most teachers’ response to anything new is to grade it. It's happened in hundreds of sessions with university and college professors, high school teachers and elementary school teachers. Let’s face it, they are trained for judging in their jobs. Rating and grading the performance of their students makes for a strong habit to rate everything. We All Rate Our Experiences https://youtu.be/lhY5nQjCs2g?si=7J0lyEKIAe0t-B6T Problems are created by a lack of…

10Aug 2018 by Julia Grace McCammon

Our Struggle with Falling Asleep and Sleep Quality

Healing

How many people have an easy time falling asleep at night? Having trouble with sleep is a common problem most people just live with. Sleeping when we want seems normal for a few, but most of us have challenges with sleep. My husband is blessed with the ability to sleep when he chooses, falling asleep in minutes, like a light switch on and off! There are lots of suggestions available for falling sleep such as: Be smart about what and when you eat Manage exposure to light and bright screens Have better bedtime habits Sleep or lack of sleep can lift us up or pull us down Troubling thoughts can repeat in our heads, keeping us awake worrying for hours in the night, so there isn’t much energy left in…

08Feb 2015 by Julia Grace McCammon

Happy & Sad Emotions Missing Mom & Chocolate Cake

Healing, Relationships

It all started with a chocolate cake... I decided to make a cake for my husband's birthday. He loves chocolate so I began looking at recipes. I have old ones but this time felt pushed to find a match with my mother's recipe from the past. You see my mother was an awesome cook and she loved to bake! In summer she'd do extra baking and sell it at my Dad's hardware store to local and summer folk in our small town. The tricky part with Mom's recipes was that most were in her head. So when you asked for a recipe she'd list off the ingredients as "about a cup of this and a couple of spoonfuls of that...". I was often left wondering if she was talking teaspoons…

05Oct 2014 by Julia Grace McCammon

Feeling Different? Enjoy “Let It Go” from Frozen

Lifestyle, Relationships

I've been feeling different and rather alone in many circumstances since I was a child. Many people don't appreciate a person who's different. Instead they mock, bully and try to control the bright, innocent and caring individuals who are just a little different from themselves. These experiences create sadness that goes very deep and makes life seem an uphill journey. I recently watched the movie "Frozen" and was blown away by the song "Let It Go". Tears streamed down my cheeks as I listened and I knew it must be shared. For all the "different" folks in the world, enjoy this amazing song and be yourself! The information provided on this blog is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with a professional for medical advice.

11Dec 2013 by Julia Grace McCammon

Sadness – It’s Not Always Easy

Healing, Lifestyle

Sadness and depression can take hold and keep us in such a stuck place. We may feel apart, alone and disconnected from the rest of the world. Sometimes we find ourselves in what feels like a hopeless situation. As we swirl around in a sea of doubt and discouraged self-talk, the sad dark place we are in seems impossible to escape. We cannot see the many other possibilities right in front of us. Want to clear the dark fog of sadness and depression? I am so glad to assist those in need with clearing sadness, painful experiences and various symptoms. Find out more at the Sessions Info page. As clients feel lighter and brighter, overwhelming situations get moving forward and their lives' improve. When we see these situations for what they truly…

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