I can’t believe it’s already Friday. Vacation has gone by quickly. This morning I am sitting in a beach chair in a shady spot. I can hear the soft lapping of the ocean waves. In the background, the driving beat of pop music, children laughing at play, and adults chatting.
Samantha’s funeral was Wednesday. We woke up in a fog, methodically dressed in funeral attire, and dragged our feet to the car. I’m not sure how we made it to the church, but somehow the car found the way.
Last night was the visitation for Samantha.
Walking into the church, I (Cheryl) felt faint. My head spun. I took a breath that caught in my throat. Then a part of myself seemed to detach and hover while another part stepped forward to manage the afternoon and evening with composure.
At Moore Life Counseling, we walk alongside others in their deepest valleys. Today, we are walking through our own. Two weeks ago, we lost our beautiful daughter, Samantha. This is what the fog of grief looks like for us right now...
At Moore Life Counseling, we believe that healing happens when the mind, body, and spirit are invited to work together. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a powerful and evidence-based approach that helps individuals access deeper layers of emotional healing, insight, and self-compassion.
Many of us grow up hearing that some emotions are “good” while others are “bad.” In reality, emotions all serve a purpose. By learning to recognize their functions and how they impact our body, we can begin to regulate them in healthier ways.
The foundation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Mindfulness. Mindfulness skills help us slow down, notice what’s happening in the present moment, and respond with clarity instead of reacting automatically.
Learn what DBT is and how it helps with anxiety, depression, and relationships. Moore Life Counseling offers DBT skills groups in West Des Moines, IA.
Learn practical DBT skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. Next group starts Aug 20 at Moore Life Counseling.
On Monday morning, with great anticipation and the thrill of recognizing hard work fulfilled, I opened the doors to my new therapy practice, Moore Life Counseling. It was a moment filled with pride and purpose, followed with familiar waves of anxiety. I was reminded how even joyful transitions can stir up echoes of th
