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 | Jun 10, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Expert witness, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, profession
⚖️ In behavioral healthcare, the milieu is fundamental in establishing a safe and therapeutic space. When testifying, as attorneys probe about this mysterious concept of “milieu,” I reflect on my wide-eyed nursing school grad self, yearning to heal and empower those...
by Theresa Drass | May 5, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Consultant, Motivation, Photography
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” – Marc Riboud My work as a legal nurse consultant has reinforced in me a keen eye for detail, a trait that surprisingly translates well to my photography habit. You might say I’m...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 15, 2024 | Community, Consultant, Motivation, Resilience
“You always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” – Glinda the Good Witch ???????? Find Your Voice, Build Your Resilience Imagine a toolbox overflowing with your own tools, each one perfectly suited to your hand. That’s the power...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 8, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Consultant, personal growth, professional development
Have you ever felt like you keep tripping over the same obstacle? Maybe it’s a bad habit, a negative thought pattern, or a situation that keeps holding you back. Portia Nelson’s poem, “There’s a hole in my sidewalk,” beautifully captures...
