Joelle Giacomo, LSWFeb 28, 20213 min readMy 20's Are Ending!This blog post is going to be a little more personal and maybe less educational. I turn 29 on Tuesday (3/2) and to be honest I am...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWDec 17, 20201 min readChildren and Bodily AutonomyChildren have awareness of their bodies at a very young age (even younger than you might think!). Children also have the awareness of...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWJul 14, 20201 min readConscious vs Unconscious RelationshipsConscious relationships are ego transcendent. What's ego transcendence? : Ego transcendence is when we live in awareness and not through...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWJun 14, 20201 min readCompassion Fatigue: what are the symptoms and what can I do about it?Compassion fatigue was most common among those in the helping professional but over recent years with the instantaneous media coverage it...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWApr 22, 20202 min readMy Essential List of Coping SkillsThere's a few coping skills that I deem essential to learn and practice. I believe a large list of skills is great to have in your mental...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWApr 15, 20203 min readCommunication In RelationshipsHas anyone ever dealt with a partner, friend, lover, or family member that liked to sweep situations under the rug? If a fight ensues do...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWApr 6, 20202 min readHelping Profession and Lack of ConnectionI recently had a conversation with a client about how she felt very shamed for wanting to get to know her psychiatrist a bit more. I have...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 27, 20201 min readThe Ability to Answer Our Own QuestionsFeeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about where you are in life? I've felt that way many times, too many times to count. It's always an odd...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 20, 20202 min readBuilding Consciousness When I say build consciousness what I mean is build your ability to identify cognitive distortions and habitual patterns of thought that...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 16, 20202 min readCOVID-19With COVID-19 on the rise and self-quarantines, job closings, and the like; it might be more difficult to engage in life like you once...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 12, 20201 min readGut Health & Mental Wellness Did you know that gut bacteria helps manufacture neurochemicals! There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain but about 500 million...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 11, 20203 min readBecoming a Conscious CreatorDo you believe we hold the power within us to self-heal? Do you believe in the power of your mind on your mental wellness, physical...
Joelle Giacomo, LSWMar 11, 20202 min readLearn how to free yourself from anxieties with these 8 easy steps1. Set boundaries with others. It's OK to say no, it's OK to be assertive, it's OK to quit a job that is not making you feel content,...