by Donovan | Aug 19, 2020 | Emotions, Resilience, Strength, Treatment
Emotional Intelligence, a phrase we hear often and are most adamant we possess but do we? Do we know what it encompasses? Do we have what it takes? According to Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions...
by Donovan | Aug 12, 2020 | Strength, Treatment, Vulnerability
Your emotional scars are those that are invisible, easily ignored or suppressed and are susceptible to triggers that may ignite the fire within us, bringing those emotions to the surface. Every scar comes with an associated story, some more painful than others,...
by Donovan | Jul 29, 2020 | Strength, Treatment
It’s a proven fact that healthy relationships are beneficial both to our physical and mental health. You may be thinking, why are we discussing relationships again, and the simple answer is because I want us all to have healthy, thriving relationships. “Honesty...
by Donovan | Jul 22, 2020 | Treatment
When I was diagnosed with depression at age 21, I recall a tightness in my chest, and as my doctor spoke, the words bounced around the room before hitting my ears. I wasn’t sure if I was in shock, but I knew there was a rage that bubbled inside of me. You have...