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What Therapy Never Taught You About Money
Most therapy avoids money and most financial advice avoids emotions. This post explores why integrated care is no longer optional, and how real healing happens when nothing is off limits
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Feb 192 min read


You’re Not Bad With Money…..You’re Carrying a lot of History
Struggling with money doesn’t mean you’re bad with it. It often means you’re carrying generational trauma, emotional patterns, and survival-mode habits. This blog helps you reframe shame and start your healing.
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Feb 52 min read


The Cost of Holding It Together: What High Functioning Women Are Really Paying For
High-functioning women carry a hidden cost for constantly showing up strong. This post unpacks the emotional, mental, and financial toll of survival-mode success and what healing truly requires.
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jan 222 min read


Why Financial Stress Is Not a Budgeting Problem (And Never Has Been)
“Budgeting alone won’t fix financial anxiety. Understand the nervous system’s role in money stress and how to shift it.”
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jan 82 min read


Parents Role in helping students cope with mental Health Issues
Mental health issues among students have become a growing concern in recent years. The prevalence of these issues has been on the rise,...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which was first named in 2008 to highlight mental health resources and treatment in...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Teaching Kids About Money: Tips for Parents
Teaching kids about money is an important life skill that can set them up for financial success in the future. Here are some tips for...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Maximizing Credit Card Rewards
Credit card rewards programs offer opportunities to earn cash back, points, or miles that can be redeemed for various benefits. To make...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Coping with Social Anxiety: Tips and Strategies
Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that can make it difficult to engage in social situations. Here are some tips and...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Benefits of Pet Therapy for Mental Health
Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment for...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20234 min read


Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern. It usually occurs during the fall and winter...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health
Journaling is a simple and low-cost way of improving your mental health. Studies have shown that engaging in regular journaling can help...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Coping with Grief and Loss: Strategies for Healing
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can be expressed individually, as a family, and even as a community. The amount of time it...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 21, 20232 min read


How to handle situations when others don't respect your Boundaries
Setting boundaries is essential for promoting overall mental health and well-being. However, it can be challenging when others don't...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20232 min read


How to communicate your boundaries effectively to others
Setting and communicating boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and promoting self-care. However, effectively...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20233 min read


The Importance of Creating Boundaries in Mental Health
Creating boundaries is essential for promoting overall mental health and well-being. Boundaries help us state what is and isn’t...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20233 min read


The Unique Challenges of Postpartum Mental Health for Black Mothers
Postpartum mental health is a critical aspect of maternal well-being, and it is essential to recognize the unique challenges faced by...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20234 min read


Tiny Minds, Mighty Hearts: Understanding Mental Health Challenges among Toddlers
Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and it is essential to recognize that even toddlers can experience mental...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20233 min read


The Power of Mindfulness: Enhancing Mental Well-being
In today's fast-paced world, mental health has become a major concern for many individuals. The practice of mindfulness meditation has...
Ashley Lowe-Simmons
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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