by Theresa Drass | Feb 8, 2026 | Community, Cultural Humility, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse Consultant, Public Health, Puerto rico, Social Justice
Puerto Ricans are some of the most jubilant, compassionate, generous, creative, and loyal friends, coworkers and fellow citizens with whom I have ever had the privilege and joy to befriend, work, and heal. I have been reflecting on the hundreds of memories I have...
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 31, 2025 | Authenticity, Halloween, Mental Health, Nurse
???? “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung ???? “You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it.” — Alan Moore (from V for Vendetta) “We all wear masks, and the time comes when we...
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 | 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....