by Theresa Drass | Dec 8, 2025 | Grief, Healing, Holidays
For those who guide others through trauma and loss, the concept of the use of self as a therapeutic tool is paramount. Giving and receiving knowledge and support with both empathy and expertise nurtures the whole tribe. This concept involves intentionally bringing...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 26, 2025 | Higher Education, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Social Justice, Violence Prevention
This morning, a text from my daughter shattered the Sunday calm. ???? My heart sank as I digested the tragic story of violence at Lincoln University ????’s homecoming last night. Tears flowed as my mind immediately conjured images of those vibrant students...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 3, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Earth Day, Environmental Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness
⛪Commemorating his death in 1226, October 4 is the feast day of one of my favs, St. Francis of Assisi (though it’s said he passed close to midnight of the 3rd). I asked Google Gemini to explore his relevance in light of today’s mental health crisis. ????️ ????St....
by Theresa Drass | Aug 26, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant
⚖️ As a legal nurse consultant, I often find myself immersed in the complex and often tragic stories of my clients. These cases often involve trauma and require a deep understanding of mental health issues. ???? ????One of my last DME exams included the client’s...
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...