Jennifer A Riapos, LCSW

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

Viktor Frankl

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“Use your knowledge, and your heart, to stand up for those who can’t stand, speak for those who can’t speak, be a beacon of light for those whose lives have become dark.”
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– JULIE ANDREWS

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Two delays and counting 😑 I'm already tired but the real tragedy is I left the Delta lounge when the first delay was supposed to board 😩

Childhood memories can be a rollercoaster of emotions - happy, sad, intense, and everything in between. I still remember those Saturday morning cartoons, but let's be real, the dread of dusting the whole house while my brother got to vacuum wasn't exactly my fave 😆. Emotions can be simple, but they can also be layered and complex. I'm on a mission to help you navigate yours, even when therapy sessions aren't feasible. Stay tuned for practical tools and tips, and drop a 🩵 if you're with me!

A lil self care is a must! Especially before I travel...nails are back on point 💅 ❤️ ❤️💚💛

Happy Monday, friends! Last week on Monday, I was basking in the Caribbean sun on my favorite seven mile beach in Negril, Jamaica 🇯🇲 and today I'm excited that it's finally stopped raining in metro Atlanta 🙌🏽 Growing up in Jersey I LIVED for the days I could go to the beach!! I always thought it was strictly due to having had to endure brutal winters, and that may have played a big part for sure, but it also is a place where I return to my breath. The place where I am present and connected to myself and to the earth. Taking in the sights, the sounds, the smells, the feel of the sand and the water, and the taste of the salt in the air (they all vary depending on the beach you are actually at, as the Jersey shore has it's own sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and feel for sure)! These are the basics of grounding yourself, rooted in your senses it regulates your nervous system, and hence, your body returns to your fundamental need to just breathe. I cherish my time spent at the beach and in nature in general always. I just didn't know how much it truly heals until I learned about mindfulness and started craving being regulated. The beach is my place...any beach, yes, but the seven mile beach seems to have deeper healing powers for your girl 😉 What's your place? Drop a 🏖 below if you're a beach person or let me know what your place is in the comments. Namaste ☮️✌🏽🫶🏽

Happy Sunday! Sunday a day of reset or rest? Productive or Reflective? Most people are familiar with the "Sunday Scaries." However, what do you do to explore their origin? Are you existing in a state of dissociation or mindfulness? I invite you to sit with yourself today, place your hand on your chest, and connect...connect with your breath...connect with the rhythm of your heart. Sunday doesn't have to be scary, and it doesn't have to be perfect. Two things can be true at the same time, so do what you must and do what you can and let them equate. Most importantly, do what is good for you, plant in your garden of life in your heart, mind, and soul what you want to grow. Drop a 💛 below if you are pouring into you today.

This makes our society more vulnerable not better. 😤

Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.