I grew up in an alcoholic home and was given the role of black sheep/scapegoat. In my mid-thirties, my husband and I had a fabulous trip to Europe (work-related). We saw beautiful works of art, landscapes, architecture, and fashion. After our wonderful trip, the traumas from my childhood came pouring out of me. I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

My world turned upside down with flashbacks of being severely abused as a child. Home, school and church were not safe for me as these were the places I was assaulted. As I spoke up later in life, I was outcasted for telling the truth.

As I was healing from my past, I felt a strong calling to help others who are struggling with similar issues. I know what it feels like to have travelled the road of betrayals, being treated inhumane, suffering with cPTSD, being thrown under the bus to ’protect the abusers at all costs’. I also know what it’s like integrating multiple traumas. Moreover, I know the liberation of no longer being in bondage to the aftereffects of trauma. My purpose is in helping trauma survivors to be set free while walking beside them. I want to help them overcome the aftereffects of trauma that altered their lives to living a beautiful life.

My favorite part of the morning is getting up early before the sun comes out and journaling to God. I love writing, learning, fresh flowers, and experiencing the beauty of nature, with all the scents and sounds. I also enjoy shopping, Thai Yoga massages combined with Swedish massage, hiking and taking pictures. I prefer being barefoot over wearing shoes. I’ve been married for over 36 years. My husband has been by my side through it all.

EDUCATION

Arizona Trauma Institute: 

• Certified Trauma & Resilience Life Coach

• Certificate of Health and Wellness for Trauma; Sleep, Nutrition, Movement and Stress Management

• Certificate of Trauma Support Specialist CTSS

• Certificate of Treating the Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest

     

ISSA International Sports Sciences Association

• Certified Health Coach

     

David Kessler Training:

• Certified Grief Educator

     

Collectively Rooted:

• Certificate Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies

IAOTRC

• Certified Trauma Recovery Coach

Cal State Fullerton

• BA Psychology