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A Journey Toward Healing Through Mind, Body, and Spirit

As a Licensed Professional Counselor My background includes experience as a clinician in mental health facilities as well as in the corrections system. I specialize in collaborating with individuals diagnosed with special needs, Schizophrenia, Bi-polar Disorder, Depression Substance Abuse and LBGT. I chose to attend Breyer State Theology University, my goals are to provide meaning...
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My journey into the unknown started in covid

Dia Dhuit, My journey into the unknown started in covid. I had time on my hands and was frustrated that I could not do my usual work as a Drama therapist / Theatre Director. My beloved son Martin suggested that I should consider doing a Ph.D. There is where I began my search for a...
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My Doctoral Journey at Breyer State University

When I decided to pursue my doctorate at Breyer State University, I was already teaching psychology and enjoyed what I was doing. Some people asked why I wanted to continue my education, but for me the answer was simple. I have always believed that learning should be ongoing. As educators, we encourage our students to...
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How Being Your Own Boss Can Boost Your Mental Health and Happiness

For burned-out employees, caregivers balancing a job and family, and new business owners quietly planning a leap, traditional workplace stress can start to feel like a constant alarm. Work-related anxiety often shows up as tight deadlines, unclear expectations, performance pressure, and the sense that someone else controls the clock and the rules. These mental health...
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Planning Your Return to School in Retirement: A Practical Guide

Many retirees and senior learners feel a pull toward returning to education, even after years of being “done” with school. The tension is real: education in retirement can sound refreshing, yet it can also stir worries about pressure, keeping up, or feeling out of place. Still, the benefits of lifelong learning reach far beyond credentials,...
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The Future of Career Tech Education Funding and the Continued Use of Mindful Movement

The future of Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding is likely to be shaped by a dual movement: the stabilization of federal formula support through Perkins V and the expansion of braided funding models that intentionally connect workforce, postsecondary, and regional economic development systems. Recent federal budget materials continue to position CTE as a major...
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How to Build Mental Resilience and Stay Adaptable in an Uncertain World

Busy parents juggling work, caregiving, and constant notifications are living with a kind of uncertainty that never fully turns off. Plans change, expectations shift, and even good news can come with new pressure, which makes uncertainty management feel like a daily mental workout. A steadier response isn’t about pretending everything is fine; it comes from...
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Building Systems of Care: The Impact of Doctoral Training in Psychology and Grief Counseling

The pursuit of doctoral-level education is rarely a solitary academic endeavor, so having the support of the educational institution is so important. This program was exceptional in allowing for me to expand my knowledge and the freedom to do so at my own pace. This field is crucial and needs growth in professionals. For those...
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Is a Career in Grief Counseling or Christian Counseling Right for You?

A career in grief counseling, pastoral care, or Christian counseling centers on helping people navigate loss, trauma, and life transitions with emotional and spiritual support. If you’re considering this path, you’re likely asking a deeper question than “What job should I choose?” You’re asking, “Am I called to walk with people through their hardest moments...
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What Is a Grief Counseling Degree?

If you are researching a grief counseling degree, you are likely trying to understand what it actually takes to enter this deeply meaningful profession. The term itself can be misleading. A grief counseling degree is rarely a standalone major printed on a diploma. Instead, it refers to a graduate-level specialization in counseling, social work, or...
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How Grief Counseling Helps People Navigate Loss

Grief is one of the most profound emotional experiences a person can face. Whether the loss involves a loved one, a relationship, a career, a home, or even a major life transition, grief can affect every part of daily life. While grief is a natural human response to loss, it can sometimes become overwhelming, isolating,...
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Integrating Cognitive Behavioral and Existential Approaches in Grief Therapy”

Grief is one of the most universal yet complex experiences encountered in clinical practice. While bereavement is a natural response to loss, the ways in which individuals process, adapt to, and ultimately integrate that loss vary significantly. This variability presents an ongoing challenge for clinicians, particularly when selecting and applying therapeutic approaches that effectively address...
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From Academic Formation to Professional Practice: A Reflective Journey One Year After Graduation

Introduction One year after completing my doctorate in Christian Counseling, I look back with deep gratitude on a journey that has significantly shaped my professional identity and vocational purpose. Meaningful intellectual, spiritual, and clinical developments have marked the past year. These experiences have enabled me to translate academic scholarship into practical ministry, therapeutic engagement, and...
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Multiple Losses and the Proposed Concept: Protective Grief Adaptation (PGA)

Reflections from a PsyD Journey in Grief and Loss Pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Grief and Loss is certainly a milestone for me and has deepened my understanding of grief not only as a universal human experience, but as a complex psychological process shaped by attachment, meaning, resilience, and adaptation. Throughout my academic...
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Finding Calm in Grief How Mindfulness Guides Healing

Adults experiencing grief, especially those balancing work, family, and the steady demands of counseling or theology studies, often find that loss doesn’t stay in one corner of life. Common grief symptoms can include a tight chest, restless sleep, sudden anger, numbness, or waves of sadness that arrive without warning. The core tension is simple and...
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How Adult Learners Can Manage Stress with Simple Daily Habits

Adult learners pursuing theological and counseling degrees often carry a quiet strain: coursework and calling keep moving forward while life keeps demanding attention. School stress can pile up through deadlines and accelerated pacing, work stress can press in through schedules and finances, and grief stress may linger in the background even on “normal” days. Add...
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The Quiet Work of Staying Well: Subtle Daily Practices for a Steadier Mind

Modern life often feels like an unending performance; between work, relationships, and endless notifications, our emotional stability can erode quietly. Yet, supporting mental and emotional wellness doesn’t always require a grand overhaul. It’s about subtle, deliberate shifts in how we move through daily life. Quick Guide to Staying Grounded Tiny rituals, like mindful breathing or...
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Helping a Senior Loved One Cope with the Loss of a Spouse

Losing a spouse late in life can bring waves of emotions that feel almost impossible to process. You might see your loved one drifting between sorrow, anger, confusion, and deep loneliness. While grief is natural, it’s also overwhelming, especially when routines and familiar comforts suddenly vanish. The role you play as support is crucial, but...
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