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The Crucible of Loss and Learning: The Therapeutic Use of Self in the Journey to Healing

The Crucible of Loss and Learning: The Therapeutic Use of Self in the Journey to Healing

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...
Grief, Gratitude, and the Enduring Spirit of Lincoln University

Grief, Gratitude, and the Enduring Spirit of Lincoln University

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...
Sacred Serenity: St. Francis’ Feast Day Solicits Simple Solace for Striving Souls

Sacred Serenity: St. Francis’ Feast Day Solicits Simple Solace for Striving Souls

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....
⚖️ Legacy and Law: Unveiling Trauma and Unexpected Ancestors

⚖️ Legacy and Law: Unveiling Trauma and Unexpected Ancestors

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...
Exhaulting the Extraordinary in the Everyday: How Pictures Became a Path to Positivity

Exhaulting the Extraordinary in the Everyday: How Pictures Became a Path to Positivity

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...
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