Functional Randi
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years working in Community mental Health. I currently Supervise the Behavioral Health Benefit for an insurance company. I speak publicly on issues that affect mental health in the workplace.
Tips for Single Parents
Growing up, I always dreamed of getting married and having kids. I wanted the white picket fence and the happily ever after. My dream did not turn out that way. After getting married and having two children in 4 years,…
The Power of A Vision Board
A vision board is a concrete representation of your desires and aspirations for a compelling life. They are fun to create and can serve as an invaluable tool to motivate and inspire you towards concrete daily action in pursuit of…
Start Loving Yourself: 4 Things That You Can Start Today
I am close to fifty years old, and I have spent the majority of my life loathing myself. In my mind I wasn’t skinny enough, smart enough, or pretty enough and I hated the person staring back at myself in…
What to Expect When Your First Child Leaves Home
I remember when my daughter was born, she was colicky and I would stay up all night trying to comfort her. I couldn’t understand why people would tell me, “Enjoy this moment because in a blink of an eye they…
Saying Thank You!
Try saying “thank you” three times a day. This will train your mind to look for things that you are grateful for, ultimately becoming aware of all the good in your life .As you begin to regularly thank people, your…
Starting Your Day With Accomplishment!
Begin your day with success- by making your bed! There is no need to go crazy and achieve military bed making standards. Fluff your pillows, pull up your sheet and bedspread, and tuck in any loose ends. You can make…
Truths People Living With Depression Can Relate to
May is Mental Health Month Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through social media platforms. This blog post is my…
What Would You Do Differently if You Were Given A Parenting Do Over?
Being a parent is the hardest job we are given as adults. We don’t get a parenting guide on the steps to follow in order to be a great parent. We learn by trial and error the best way to…
Signs That Your Child May Have an Eating Disorder
I made it to the age of 16 not ever worrying about what I ate, how much I ate or whether I was fat or thin. I was a dancer growing up, so I had plenty of physical activity and…
Being Angry Can be Good For You!
I was not raised in an environment where it was alright for me to be angry, let alone to express it. I would watch my father when he was angry, yell and scream so loud that he scared me. Anger…
