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How I Can Help
I'm currently offering classes in three areas of expertise, including infertility, relational communication, and learning about the therapeutic process. There is so much more on the horizon. I hope you'll join me.
Infertility
Class
As a Latter-day Saint therapist who has experienced infertility, I have designed this class for women who have received this diagnosis. My goal is to offer a few strategies to help women regain some sense of control when it feels as if everything is spinning into an unknown orbit.
For those who are dealing with infertility and feel lost, I want you to know that you are not alone and there is help.
Relational Communication
Class
Do you struggle with talking with those you love? Are you finding yourself having the same arguments with others without any growing understanding?
No communication class can or should promise you resolution to your relationship problems. My main goal in creating this class is to help people take a look at their own communication style and see where they can make changes to enhance their ability to both understand and be understood.
When we feel as if we've done our best to communicate with others, we're better able to determine how best to move forward in our relationships.
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Free Video
Considering therapy, but you're not sure where to start? Does the idea of opening up feel unsafe? I've been both a client and a therapist, so I understand the therapeutic journey from all angles. If you're a Latter-day Saint who's looking for a therapist, I can help you find the right support with confidence.
Class
This class is for those who've decided to move forward with therapy or who are considering it but are unsure what happens during a session.
In this video, I discuss the paperwork (much like what you would fill out in a doctor's office), and what you can expect in those first few sessions.
You'll also learn how to address conflicts and disagreements with your therapist and the importance of a working partnership in order to encourage a good therapeutic fit.
Finding the Right Therapist For You
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Meet Shelly
Teacher and Coach
Welcome! My name is Shelly, and I'm a retired mental health therapist. I've recently made the decision to transition into coaching so I could work exclusively with my favorite population; Latter-day Saint women. As a member of the Church (admittedly, as an older member of the Church. I'm 63.) and a retired therapist, I've been around the proverbial block a time or two, so I've learned a bunch about mental, emotional, and spiritual health. And one thing that's been made apparent to me is that these three things look a little different for each of us. My writing, classes, and coaching are always offered with this in mind.
What's On the Horizon
Perfectionism
The concept of perfectionism is thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly is perfectionism and how does it show up? It took me decades to answer this question and understand how perfectionism showed up in my own life and in the experiences of my clients.
In my upcoming series titled, "Unmasking Perfectionism," I will outline three types of perfectionism and help you understand why it works for you in spite of its toxic traits. I will also offer strategies and journal prompts to help you come to terms with your own relationship with perfectionism and move away from its deceit and damaging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Your Personal Values
Have you ever been surprised by how someone close to you values family or the Sabbath Day? Most Latter-day Saints hold these values close, but it's not uncommon for us to hold these values differently. That can create tension.
By using personal story and experiences as a mental health therapist, I'll illustrate ways you can learn to recognize, understand, and appreciate your personal values and understand the values of others in a way that encourages greater understanding and intentional living.
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Grieving A Very Good Dog
My Very Good Dog, Ember, 2017-2026
If you have been blessed with a very good dog in your life, then you know how hard it is to lose one of these special beings. Dogs will never live as long as we do, but their spirit and the essence of who they are can stay with us forever.
In my book, "Grieving A Very Good Dog," I have written this book fom the perspective that all dogs go to heaven. My goal is to help those who have either lost their very good dog or are experiencing anticipatory grief because their dog is ageing or has become ill. As a mental health therapist who specialized in grief, I've helped many people come to terms with the loss of a family member. For those of us who love our dogs, they are part of our family, and it's normal for us to grieve as we watch them age or when they leave us.
"Grieving A Very Good Dog" is coming soon.
Gratitude Classes, Coaching and Retreat
Do you want to change you life in a way that's both immediate and has lasting results? Studies show that gratitude can do just that. However, this shift happens only when gratitude joins forces with authenticity, best practices, and consistency.
As a mental health therapist, I've encouraged gratitude with my clients when the time was right. I've also been on my own gratitude journey for close to two decades. I've studied both the academic work and day-to-day practices that can lessen depression and anxiety and encourage a worldview that invites God and our Savior into our lives on a deeper level.
I'm so excited about the work I'm currently doing on the curriculum for upcoming classes, coaching, and a gratitude retreat. Stay tuned to your newsletter for information as it becomes available. You can sign up below.
