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What Good Dirt Teaches Us About Grief, Belonging, and Emotional Repair

When I chose this book Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson, I did not realize how heavy it would be. I also did not realize how perfectly suited it was for my first foray in reviewing books from a clinical perspective. This is a book about grief not just due to a horrible loss of one…

New Year, New Chapters: Bringing You Book Reviews With a Clinical Brain

Quick Takeaways for Those Who Don’t Want to Read the Whole Thing Hello, my honeybees! Many of you have been reading my blog from the onset. Initially, it focused mainly on my yoga practice insights. It has since shifted into the mental health realm, which is my professional career. My posts have always focused on…

Soft Is Not Weak: Why Vulnerability Is the Real Strength You’ve Been Avoiding

The author reflects on the importance of vulnerability, asserting it is a strength rather than a weakness. Despite societal pressures, especially on women, to suppress emotions, embracing vulnerability fosters growth and genuine connections. Practical strategies are offered for practicing vulnerability safely, emphasizing that emotional bravery is essential for everyone.

Do You, Boo: Embracing Radical Acceptance for a Transformative New Year

As the calendar has flipped to a new year, many of us find ourselves in a familiar cycle: setting resolutions, dreaming of reinvention, and committing to becoming the best version of ourselves. Yet, in the midst of this enthusiasm for change, a powerful question often arises in therapy sessions: “What if others don’t support me?”…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Candace Donaldson-Scott, a licensed professional counselor with a love for finding peace and balance in all that we do. With over 15 years in the mental health field, I have seen and experienced many changes. What has remained is the constant desire of people to better themselves. This blog holds my ruminations and musings.

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