Body, Mind, & Spirit

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC, Who heals the healers? In today’s modern healthcare, the expectations of professionalism, empathy, and competency of care far exceed previous demands. Therefore, it is essential to make available adequate self-care options to those who carry the heartbeat of healing.   While knowledge and skill are required, nurses must operate out of […]

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Music has this magical gift of taking us back in time, conjuring memories and emotions from chapters in our lives. Music creates a powerful nostalgia, whether it is a tune from our childhood or notes from a moment with our first love, bringing emotions of happiness and sadness wrapped in one. 

Our Aussie pup, Travis, has been gone for over a year now, and I still hear his feet running on the tile floor or expect his welcome when I come home after a long day.  He was our comfort, companion, mischief instigator, and 14-year-old fur baby. We’ve had many fur babies cross over the rainbow bridge,

by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Today, I was teaching my college students about the psychodynamic perspective of behavior relating to the unconscious slips of the tongue. It’s the belief that unconsciously, our hidden thoughts and desires will eventually surface in time. The idea I left with them was “out of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Of

R.E.S.E.T. — Recognize, Expose, Surrender, Encourage, Timing One of the most powerful—often overlooked—ways to transform your life is by RESETTING your mindset. Shifting our thought habits, perceiving challenges, and creating proactive responses cultivate personal growth and lasting change. As the new year approaches, it’s a time of new beginnings and possibilities. It is all in how we set

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Maintaining workplace boundaries during the holiday season is possible, but it requires a little planning and a proactive mindset. While we enjoy all the positive vibes it brings, we can get washed away by overcommitting and undervaluing our time and relationships.   Don’t get me wrong — the holidays are a

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC These last several weeks have been an excess of emotions for all of us. I would be remiss to write about something else and ignore the tugging at my heart. I hope you hear the heartbeat of a fellow Floridan, professional therapist, business owner, educator, wife, and mother. This is dedicated

by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Do you find you always say “yes” to others but “no” to yourself? Are you constantly putting others first at the sacrifice of your family or yourself, saying yes to others to make them feel better or gaining approval? Growing up, we are always told to use our manners. Say please and

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC We have all experienced it and may have even done it ourselves at some point. When the children aren’t listening, after a stressful day, it can be frustrating to repeatedly ask our child to stop certain behaviors. As a result, our emotions can escalate, leading to visible agitation and frustration,

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC In times of the deep pit dwelling, it is hard to see light. The walls are dark. Isolation is the dreaded retreat, but it brings comfort to those who struggle with depression. The mind is the enemy, emotions are a confusing labyrinth, and loneliness is the best answer because understanding is