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As I sit surrounded by the running sound of a lovely stream singing in one ear, buzzes of cicadas, blaring in the other, my senses grab...
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Justin Trautman
Oct 41 min read
"What's Next?"
Rejuvenation is a restart, A refresh to new beginnings, No limit to how many times we can falter. Capturing the finer things in life is...
Justin Trautman
Sep 252 min read
No More
Perseverance is the promise that a better life awaits, A life of promised blessings to the faithful, Never ending healings, Propelling...
Justin Trautman
Aug 301 min read
The Darkness
JT shares his story of hope and healing. The darkness of depression dragged me down to the depths of misery after my divorce. I didn't...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Aug 242 min read
Start Again
Sometimes it can feel like life is a game which keeps sending you back to the beginning while other players move forward. Due to strategy...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Is Curiosity Good for You?
If curiosity killed the cat, what will it do to you? When it comes to curiosity, there’s good news and bad news. In his book, Curious:...
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Rae Gateley, LCSW
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Healing One Another, Healing Ourselves
Yesterday, when a friend mentioned "the recent school shooting," I had to ask, "Which one?" We live in a difficult time in a hurting...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Acceptance
Acceptance is a frame of mind that responds to the unexpected with a willingness to move forward in a new way. Jazz trumpeter and...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Abundance
Isn't abundance a beautiful word? It brings to mind plentiful supplies of good things: lush green gardens, overflowing baskets of fresh...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Mar 10, 20220 min read
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Mar 10, 20220 min read
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Feb 9, 20222 min read
What's So Special About You, Anyway?
Nothing At All and Everything This time last week, no one needed a groundhog to tell them that spring was going to be delayed. So what...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Jan 21, 20223 min read
We Have to Live with Ourselves
A Case for Self-Compassion Let’s face it. No one can escape their own company. For better or for worse, each of us has an unbreakable...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Happy NOvember
We've all had times when we don't want to take on a responsibility or participate in an activity... but feel like we can't say no. I get...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Happy Birthday, Monarch!
Monarch Mental Health Services is one year old today! It has been an amazing year of learning and growing. Thank you to everyone who has...
Rae Gateley, LCSW
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Awe in the Ordinary
We know that awe-inspiring experiences shift our focus away from ourselves and open us up to new possibilities. They change us in...
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