Every year, May brings a special opportunity to shine a light on mental health. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when communities come together to support healing, reduce stigma, and share resources. If you’re on a journey of recovery, especially after trauma, these events can feel like a warm embrace—a reminder that you’re not alone. I want to walk you through some of the most meaningful mental health month activities that can inspire, comfort, and empower you. Le

Understanding Your Thoughts: Our thoughts are powerful, shaping our perceptions and interactions. Before expressing ourselves, it's...

Dr. Lori offers some important tips on how to honor yourself during the holidays.

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Trauma is a painful experience that can leave scars both physically and emotionally. For many people, the impact of trauma can be...

"This is what life looks like." The title speaks volumes on its own, right? Life is not a smooth sailing ride, it's more like a...

In our fast-paced, hyperconnected world, where noise and distractions seem to be at an all-time high, it's time to explore the power of...

Are you feeling disappointed with where you are in life right now? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to achieve your goals and...

It was a question that I used to ask myself constantly, one that plagued my thoughts and gnawed at my identity. The question of whether...

Although there are many methods that are available for people looking for ways to heal, it's important to do your own research to find...

Dr. Lori talks about the connection between the effects sexual trauma has on our finances.

What does this mean? My daughter was teasing me not too long ago because I forgot to go to the grocery store for our normal Sunday shop....

Have you ever asked yourself who you would have been had you not been sexually violated? If you are anything like me, you have asked...

Later this month, we will be honoring the life of Dr. King. If Dr. King taught us nothing else, he taught us to dream in spite of what we...

Over the years the financial burden of the holidays would create excessive stress during a season intended to be full of joy, connection,...

“Why?” A single-word question and is debatably one of the most powerful and profound questions one can ask one's self. This question has...

One of my spiritual teachers once told me that we come into this world knowing exactly who we are. It is the goal of life to help us in...

The concept for September at SWW is letting go.

Sometimes I stop and ask myself, "Lori, what's missing?" I find that when I periodically ask this of myself, I can dig a little deeper on...

Hey, ya'll! Guess what? I found it!!! I found my voice and I simply couldn't be more excited about it!! Sexual assault has the ability to...