You took the leap. Sent the email, made the phone call, or filled out the online form, and now your first appointment with your therapist has been scheduled. It’s now official…you have an appointment booked, and thoughts, questions, and feelings might be swirling all around your mind. All of this is deeply normal! But with the right information, it’s possible to have a better understanding of what to expect in a typical first session, as well as how to walk into it prepared.

If you’re currently struggling with a painful relationship with your mom, there are things you can do to foster your own healing and flourishing, as well as (if it’s possible, safe, and something that you want) encourage health and growth in your relationship with your mom.

Spiritual wellness relates to a person’s sense of beliefs, convictions, and values that come together to help them find meaning and purpose in life. In order for us to live fulfilled, satisfying lives, each of us needs to have a deeply rooted sense of our purpose, meaning, and identity.

If our body experienced trauma, our body must be invited to participate in the healing process. This is actually good news, because it means that for those of us who have experienced trauma and who feel disconnected and unsafe in our bodies, there is hope. In fact, there are things you can do today to help your body facilitate the healing process.