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Anxiety as a Signal, Not a Sentence
As we continue our psycho-educational journey on understanding anxiety, it’s important to support the need for such journey. Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 4.4% of the global population, which is approximately 359 million people worldwide (World Health Organization, 2025). According to the Healthy Minds Study (2025), about 32% of college students reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms, and studies indicate that the incidence and prevalence of anxiety disorders h
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
4 days ago5 min read


Understanding Anxiety: When the Mind Sounds the Alarm
For many people, the holidays and the arrival of a new year are portrayed as seasons of joy, celebration, and fresh beginnings. Yet behind the lights, gatherings, and goal-setting, many experience a noticeable rise in anxiety. If this has been true for you, you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not failing. Anxiety often increases during this time of year, not because you are weak or ungrateful, but because the season itself carries unique emotional, relational, an
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Jan 15 min read


Heart Centered Wellness: DBT Skill ~STOP Strategy for OCD
Heart Centered Wellness: Healing Strategies for OCD Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Understanding OCD: Breaking the Stigma Around Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
When you hear the term OCD , what comes to mind? For many, it’s the stereotype of someone obsessively cleaning or organizing their desk....
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Aug 4, 20255 min read


Honoring the Mind, Healing the Soul:Mental Wellness in BIPOC Communities
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month — a time to reflect, affirm, and uplift the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of Black,...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Unsplash Intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming, frightening, or even shame-inducing but you're not alone. Most people experience them...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Jul 9, 20255 min read


🗓️ June Mental Health Focus-Social Anxiety Disorder: Tools to Thrive in Social Situations
June ushers in a season full of opportunities—family reunions, weddings, church conventions, conferences, and more. For many, these...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Jun 2, 20254 min read


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Dec 4, 20240 min read


Intentional Gratitude: A Guided Visualization
This guided visualization exercise helps cultivate a sense of gratitude by reflecting on positive aspects of life, relationships, and...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Cognitive Reframing & Gratitude: Understanding the Connection
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used evidence-based approach in mental health treatment that focuses on identifying and...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Nov 28, 20242 min read


What is ADHD?
October is ADHD awareness month, and this month the Heart Centered Journey will focus on enhancing understanding and awareness of ADHD. ...
Sha'Leda A. Mirra
Oct 8, 20241 min read


October’s Heart Centered Mental Wellness Educational Blog
Monthly Focus: ADHD~ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Did you know that October is ADHD Awareness Month? In order to increase our...
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Oct 3, 20244 min read


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Sep 20, 20240 min read


Heart Centered Healing: A Multidimensional Approach to Health and Well-Being
(Photo from Unsplash) Healing is a multifaceted process that encompasses various dimensions of human well-being, including physical,...
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Sep 3, 20247 min read


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May 7, 20240 min read


The Classical View of Emotions
In this video we explore the beginning chapter of How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett, Neuroscientist and Psychologist who...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read


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Apr 10, 20240 min read
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