I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence AboutStarting Therapy. by ⁠TierraW. Ruffin⁠ (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is apersonal podcast. Any views or opinions ex…

I mentioned this interview in this episode: 6 Types of People Who Do Not Deserve to Hear Your Shame Story | SuperSoul Sunday | OWNhttps://youtu.be/s8Pp7QB6GrENew Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZONhttps://www.amazon.…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Want to book Tierra? https://www.therapist…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Want to book Tierra? https://www.therapist…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Want to book Tierra? https://www.therapist…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a per…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a per…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a per…

New Book: I Need to Talk, but NOT to a Therapist: A User Guide for People on the Fence About Starting Therapy Paperback – August 8, 2021 by Tierra W. Ruffin (Author) - AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Need-Talk-but-NOT-Therapist/dp/B09BYNZLCR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Therapist+Tierra&qid=1628774615&sr=8-2 Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a per…

Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third party. Although this podcast references episodes as “Sessions,” y'all these are…

Y’all we are going to talk about the relationship dynamics within the mother adult daughter relationship. It’s complicated at times, but it CAN be healed and healthy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therapisttierra/message

Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third party. Although this podcast references episodes as “Sessions,” y'all these are…

Oftentimes our anger is directed towards God, but our true anger is towards the representative. Let’s agree to get refocused. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therapisttierra/message

Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third party. Although this podcast references episodes as “Sessions,” y'all these are…

Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third party. Although this podcast references episodes as “Sessions,” y'all these are…

Do you want to know someone who got mad about God’s perspective not lining up with theirs? Jonah!Most people think they know the story of Jonah.He’s the prophet who was swallowed by a Big Fish and was in there for 3 days and 3 nights because he decided to run away from God, because God told him to go to a city named: Nineveh, and warn the people of…

RECAP: Cain’s secondary emotion was anger...Because God wouldn’t accept his offering...his anger was directed towards the individual that he COULD put his hands on, which was his brother.Remember, God warned Cain that sin was outside his door. Cain proceeded to succumb to the knock.This week's encouragement: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note…

Hey There! It’s Therapist Tierra, come on in and have a seat!!The year 2020 hit the coast of many peoples lives like a hurricane. Whether it was a good year or bad year, everyone’s life was impacted in some way. Some people were left with feelings of hurt, numbness or anger.Some people were downright ANGRY with God.Ok, being frustrated with God doe…

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 What can cause the holiday blues? Do you experience anxiety that’s connected to social pressure during the holidays? Do you feel overwhelmed by the expectations associated with the holidays? Do you find yourself stressed or exhausted around the holidays? Do you notice an Inability to be with loved …

Cultivating our own peace in our pastures could mean that you’re increasing your own self-care routine. It can also mean that you’re implementing strategies Slow breathing. When you're anxious, your breathing becomes faster and shallower. ... Progressive muscle relaxation. Find a quiet location. ... Stay in the present moment. ... Healthy lifestyle…

The thing about hope is that it’s not defined as an unreachable goal...It’s reality. Hope is good because it gives us something to look forward to! Hope is a building block for how we as individuals are able to evolve. According to Snyder’s Hope Theory (Snyder, 1991), hopefulness is a life-sustaining human strength comprised of three distinct but r…

THE MARSHMALLOW experiment proved that the ability to delay gratification was critical for success in life.Schedule Update: Hey There! It’s Therapist Tierra Listen up: I have a schedule update….And I wanted to give you a heads up that November 23 (That’s the week of Thanksgiving) I’ll be taking a holiday break, and will return on January 4th.Therap…

Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No, anything more comes from the evil oneTherapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third part…

Did you know that we have to teach people how to love us. We have to teach people how to like us, engage with us or to do business with us? One of the godmothers of understanding vulnerability: Brene Brown says, “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.”*Note: The Boundaries Books are sooo GOOD! Simpl…

Teaching others how to treat you well begins with self-awareness. If you’ve never tried being a group member, I NEED YOU to test drive it! You will gain so much insight about yourself and will more than likely feel encouraged about this level of support from others. One of my favorite things to do in a group is to teach strategies, transform mindse…

Consider using this week to review some of the past episodes, and if you’re new to these sessions; use this time to check out season one: The paradigm shift. Believe me when I tell you, it’s a game changer. Alright, i’ll see you in session next week bye!! Therapist Tierra Disclaimer: This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in th…

Listen, there are people all over whose perspective of God is negatively impacted because of a cognitive distortion. If you’re feeling convicted, come on link arms with me; and get in alignment.Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other so…

Laughter Improves your immune system. An evidence of this is seen as Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity.Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Chann…

Please search Darkness to light on face book or check out their website: d2l.org if you, your community, your ministry or even your church is in need of the tools necessary to stop child sexual abuse. *Note: No podcast next week...It's Labor Day! *winkTherapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the The…

Ok, Trauma from the perspective of the abused child is so complex.Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media platforms are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any third party. Althoug…

Let’s pause for a minute. I need you to know that if you are a child listening to this podcast and you’re being abused I’d like for you to contact the child abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453. They’re open 24/7 and they’re always available to assist you.If you’re an adult and you have experienced a rape, or domestic violence contact the domestic viole…

You know one of the toughest things to see is a child that has been traumatized, especially when their response is laced in anger. I’ve worked with adolescents who were traumatized and their response to that hurt was to display aggression towards anyone that was weaker than them. You’ve more than likely heard it before that “Hurt People, Hurt Peopl…

Do you remember the 2004 biographical film “Ray,” In the movie, Jamie Foxx portrayed the life of THE rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. Raised on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles Robinson went blind at the age of seven, shortly after witnessing his younger brother drown. Let’s pause for a minute, can you imagine what …

What does it mean to be "triggered?" According to Verywell mind, this term has been casually used to refer to the experience of having an emotional reaction, usually to some type of disturbing content in the media or in another social setting. Triggers vary from person to person and can be either internal or external. An internal trigger comes from…

Now trauma is a BIG ole’ UGLY animal...and it’s going to take a few segments for us to open the box.if you are a child listening to this podcast and you’re being abused I’d like for you to contact the child abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453. They’re open 24/7 and they’re always available to assist you. If you’re an adult and you have experienced a ra…

If you are a child listening to this podcast and you’re being abused I’d like for you to contact the child abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453. They’re open 24/7 and they’re always available to assist you. If you’re an adult and you have experienced a rape, or domestic violence contact the domestic violence hotline 1−800−799−7233. There are people read…

My years of being a Therapist has given me a leg up on practicing empathy. You see, in order to practice empathy, you must listen, you must acknowledge hurt and you must extend GRACE.Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any other social media …

Did you know that poor physical health can lead to an increase in mental health problems? Similar to that, poor mental health can also lead to individual’s physical health being negatively impacted.Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or on any othe…

Do you remember the movie "Deliver Us from Eva?" Well....There are quite a few Evas' walking around. Now don't get me wrong...Eva can be a MAN or a WOMAN. Let's learn a coping skill that will help us to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors. Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapi…

Yikes! Church hurts can cause a generational impact when we only focus on the spiritual and not our mental health. Balance is KEY!Homework: Check out this article - The Generational Effects of Codependency https://livewellwithsharonmartin.com/generational-effects-of-codependency/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

Co-dependency is a learned behavior that can be passed down from one generation to another. It is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. Are YOU co-dependent... Check out this assessment: Google - "Am I co-dependent" and then take an assessment.I found an asses…

Homework Time: I’d like you to at-least replace (1) television show that is not pouring into your legacy with (1) television show that WILL move you into the vein of what you desire your legacy to look like. Therapist Tierra Disclaimer:This is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions expressed in the Therapist Tierra Podcast, YouTube Channel, or o…

References: Emotional Memories: When People and Events Remain With YouRecalling the Past Can Awaken An Emotional Responsehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intense-emotions-and-strong-feelings/201203/emotional-memories-when-people-and-events-remainGoogle the story of David and Goliath *wink.. YOUR HOMEWORK after you get a journal *wink: 1. Wha…

Breaking Generational Relationship Patterns: How has music impacted your thoughts or behaviors? Listen up! *wink. Homework Assignment: Make a list of the top 3 songs you’ve listened to on today over the course of today. What’s the recurrent message of the songs Create a playlist of 10 songs encouraging and motivating songs and listen to it througho…

Books discussed in this segment: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey YOUR HOMEWORK after you get a journal *wink: 1. What emotional memories do you need to heal? 2. What relationships in your life require healing? 3. Do you use your emotional wounds to control people or situations? If so, describe them. 4. Have you allowed y…