Cindi Leveridge, MA, LPC - Wake Up to Joy Counseling...the art of possibilities

July 16, 2021

Local Resources

Mental Health Resources San Marcos, Texas Emergencies National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a crisis counselor from anywhere in the USA https://www.crisistextline.org/ Trevor Project: Saving LBGTQ Lives 1-866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Digital Resources for Mental Health at All Ages https://techbootcamps.utexas.edu/blog/digital-resources-for-mental-health-at-all-ages/ Veterans Crisis Line 800-276-8255 and …

July 27, 2020

Letting Go of the Illusion of Control

Childhood Neglect Codependent behavior is generational. Parents that lack the experience of unconditional love are ill equipped to offer this to their offspring. Children that are not nurtured and cherished as individuals feel abandoned, hopeless and without value. Neglected children learn not to feel what they feel, that it is not OK to be who …

March 20, 2020

COVID19 Unusual Times: May 18th Update

Telehealth appointments are available. I want you to know that your health is my top priority. Both Compsych EAP and Morneau Shepell EAP are covering Teleheath. At this time, many Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans cover Telehealth. You will need to call the Member Services number on the back of your card to …

February 11, 2019

Possessiveness

What about possessiveness? What can a person do when captive to jealousy? Start within. Jealousy Intense jealousy is a form of anger about not feeling good enough. We make cruel comparisons and threats to ourselves. Feeling unworthy of love and lacking trust in self obliterates the possibility of loving or trusting someone else. We attract …

January 20, 2019

Boundaries

I love horses. I attended a training at a ranch where a little colt was free to roam the arena while we were engaged in our work. He came up behind us with a mischievous nip or nudge. He followed people prancing and pawing. I found him cute and annoying as hell. The description of …

June 4, 2018

A Prayer for Rejuvenation

Creator of the Universe What does it mean to live? You share, you get over the fear of revealing your true self. What would I have of value to share? What you have learned. Quiet, listening to silence, embracing truth sordid and sublime. People get lost in circulation destroying trauma: stagnated, withdrawn, hopeless, depressed, and …

May 20, 2018

Central Texas Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse

What is Sexual Assault STOP THE HURT http://stopthehurt.org/ Texas State Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault http://www.txstate.edu/oea/Sexual-Misconduct–Title-IX-/sexual-assault-survivors.html Texas State Assault Resources http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/AFTER-HOURS/sexual-assault-resources RAINN https://centers.rainn.org/ Texas Family Violence Program https://hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/protective-services/family-violence-program National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse http://www.naasca.org/Groups-Services/TEXAS.pdf Hays Caldwell Women’s Center https://www.domesticshelters.org/tx/san-marcos/78666/hays-caldwell-women-s-center Stop Abuse for Everyone http://www.safeaustin.org/safeplace/ Support for Physically/Sexually Abused Women http://www.summitsa.com/ministries/care/piercing-the-heart/ San …

April 15, 2018

Leave past dysfunction in the past

Growing up with preoccupied parents results in learning to watch out for what the parent needs rather than having your own needs met. Hyper-vigilant assessment of the expectations of others and making efforts to please, often at your own expense, is the rule. You learn to accept unacceptable behavior, even your own. The seeds of …

February 26, 2018

Reduce Anxiety and Tension Using EFT Tapping

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Tapping Just the thought of something stressful can increase anxiety and tension in the body. Use EFT tapping to reduce anxiety and tension through learning to accept and allow “what is.” Learn How https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=pAclBdj20ZU EFT Tapping Research Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more …

February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day – Be Your Own Valentine!

Valentine’s Day, a day of delusion that one’s value comes from another. It can be a day of pressure to meet idealized and commercialized expectations. People say it is a depressing day, a day of commercialized stupidity, and a despised day. It does bring on anxiety and depression for many. Anxiety and Depression Any anxious …