It goes beyond my physical self. It feels much more than me. All the tragedies… are hard to please. Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com It’s not the screaming and crying. It’s not the wave of emotions. It’s the ditch of sensation that loves me. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Scared of the demonizing thoughts, … Continue reading The Battle i declare
Author: I am Katrina.
I am Katrina Lynn Chase and I currently live in Palm Beach County, Florida. I am the Founder, Owner, CEO, CRRA, Transformation Life Coach, and ACRPS (Advanced Certified Relapse Specialist) of Roots to Recovery (RTR), an alcohol and drug recovery residence. I am a mental health advocate fand a member of the advisory board for A Better Day Foundation. My professional practice includes 10 years dedicated to Florida Board of Medicine (FCB) including highest level of clinical practice. Advancement and focused skills include: partook in opening an Urgent Care Center, oversee approx. 50 employees, Radiology Technologist R.T.(R), Emergency and Primary Care Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Coordinator, wound care assistant, promoter and distributor for large corporation, Keiser University, Class and Phi Betta Kappa President, and National Athlete. Degrees consist of: Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (ACRPS), Relapse Prevention Psychotherapy for addiction and behavioral health disorders (RPT), Recovery Residence Administrator (RRA), Associate of Applied Health Science (AAS), and Radiology Technologist License (R.T.) R, ARRT. RTR is licensed residence and Florida state certification in final process. Education was completed at Keiser University, The Academy for Addiction Professionals, and The Center for Applied Sciences (CENAPS).
Member of Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs since January, 17, 2019., American Society of Radiology Technologists, and International Specialist of Applied Sciences for Relapse Prevention.
I didn't find myself until I understood myself.
i don’t know how to live
I don't know how to live. Just when I think that I got it, I nose dive. That alone is my own blueprint. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Sometimes I forget to breathe. There's just too much on my plate. But if my plate was empty, that little demon would have bait. I don't know … Continue reading i don’t know how to live
Self-Acceptance: What WE Don’t Want to Talk About
I ask you, “How do you accept yourself when you do not know how ”? I know that it is extremely easy to become lazy and make excuses to stay as we are. Let’s face it. Move the curtain. Some of us absolutely hate ourselves. We walk thru life with self-hatred burning straight to the … Continue reading Self-Acceptance: What WE Don’t Want to Talk About
A Smart, Conscious Look At What The Door Knob REALLY Does In Our World
Picture yourself standing in front of a door. Give it a color. Is it black? Is it white? Is it medal? Is it made of wood or aluminum? Notice that there is no window to look thru. Now look down. Do you see the door knob? Notice that there is no lock. Nothing barricading the door. … Continue reading A Smart, Conscious Look At What The Door Knob REALLY Does In Our World
Miscarriage: Our Loss, Not Mine.
This is not one of those times that I am not going to reassure you and comfort you. It will not matter how many times I say the words, “I am sorry” and I am sure if you are anything like me, you do not want to hear “I am sorry”. Then you don’t have … Continue reading Miscarriage: Our Loss, Not Mine.
Boundaries vs. Trust Issues; Lessons from a Pro
In a world where conspirators grow and become financially successful, even leaders or influencers, a lot of people are not willing to accept or even understand a person with nothing to hide. When we assume that others are like us, we set ourselves up for failure, abuse, becoming someone’s doormat, building walls, and worst of all… resentment. These boundary issues lead to trust issues. Let me explain why I believe and have lived in my own consequences.
Red Flags: How I acknowledged, accepted, and avoid physical and Emotional Abuse. #15
Emotional and physical abuse takes on of many forms. I feel as if I should be walking into a room full of people, taking a seat, and introducing myself. Well, here it goes. “Hi, my name is Katrina, I am 35 years old and today I realized that I have spent most, if not all, of my relationships either being abused or being the abuser”.
Life is hard for two reasons…
Opening the Conversation Gates for Mental Illness, particularly Bipolar Disease. #14
Let’s be honest with each other and have a tough conversation. If you or someone you know is suffering from an emotional and/or mental health disorder, please know that you have NEVER been alone.