by Theresa Drass | Sep 22, 2025 | #autism, Advocacy, Autism, Consultant, Science, Social Justice
Navigating the unexpected path of parenthood with a special needs child is a journey filled with unique challenges, triumphs, and a profound shift in perspective. For Cyndy Fleming, part of the Drass Associates team, her own family’s experience provides a...
by Theresa Drass | Sep 14, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
For more than two decades we have known that the challenge of addressing mental health and substance use disorders extends far beyond the confines of the clinic. It’s a critical public health issue that demands a thoughtful approach—one that shifts from a...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 3, 2025 | #personalgrowth, Civil Rights, Codependency, Consultant, Mental Health, professional development
I often quip to understanding colleagues that I transformed my own residual childhood dysfunction into my vocation. Thanks to a meaningful process of personal healing, in combination with the ethics and standards of care inherent to nursing practice, I’m proud...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 18, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Cat, children, Consultant, Healing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nurse Consultant, Peace, School Nurses, Schools
“I am always willing to help but I won’t unless I’m asked.” This mantra is a powerful boundary tool often taught by counselors and coaches for those who are naturally empathetic and inclined to assist others, and especially those who are...
by Theresa Drass | Nov 30, 2024 | Consultant, Facebook, Goalsetting, Legal Nurse Consultant, Women Owned Business, Workplace Wellness
????Though still a relatively new legal nurse consultant, I’ve learned a few things along the way that I have come to believe are essential for success. Here’s some of my #MotivationalMonday advice to help you on your journey: (???????? Additional links...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 9, 2024 | Community, Consultant, Mental Health, Trauma, Values
The unprecedented vitriol many of us are witnessing, experiencing, and grieving as of late keeps making the psych nurse in me repeatedly ask myself, “whyyyyyy?, why now?” And I keep answering myself, in part, with references back to this book; I invite you to consider...
