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CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR EMOTIONSConnections with our children are of the utmost importance. In the realm of parenting, a critical facet, especially when it involves dealing with childhood trauma, is building a sanctuary where feelings can unfold without fear. Children who have undergone distressing experiences may find themselves in a tempest of emotions that […]

As I get closer to turning another year older I can’t help but reflect back on the past year and how transformative it has been. Self reflection, self compassion, self forgiveness was the theme of 2023 for me. As one of six kids my birthday growing up was the one day that was all about […]

What I have learned so far is that in order to understand our relationship with others we must first acknowledge and accept our relationship with ourselves. When I think about acceptance I think about my thoughts. Do the thoughts I have feel good? If they don’t feel good, are they true, am I willing to […]

I was introduced to essential oils over 15 years ago by my sister. I went to the local health food store and picked out a lavender and went on my way, even though my sister recommended Young Living. I smelled it occasionally and liked it but did not put much stock in it. When I […]

Bev Sartain, President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute shared the following: “The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. “ “A coaching philosophy is a coaching tool to help guide coaches in their process of coaching. […]

Hello and welcome to Simply Essential! I truly cannot put into words what it means to me to finally be launching this platform for women to come and share their experiences and create the life they were meant to live! My own journey has been a rollercoaster but when I reflect back on my life […]