Blog Posts
Discover the latest articles and posts by Debra Wallace, MS, LMFT, where she shares valuable insights on mental health, therapy, and personal well-being. Stay informed with her expert advice and check out the most recent content to support your journey toward emotional growth and healing.
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When Plans Fail: Why Going with the Flow Can Be the Best Plan – Positive Reframe with Debra Wallace
Life doesn’t always follow the plan we imagined, and that’s okay. In this episode, I explore how unexpected changes can become opportunities rather than obstacles. Together, we look at simple…
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Introduction to Weekly Opportunities to Pause and Process with Debra Wallace
Life moves fast, and taking time to pause and process is essential for emotional balance and resilience. In this video, I explore how slowing down helps us navigate stress, regulate…
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Positive Reframe: Centering Meditation
Life can be overwhelming, and I know firsthand how that flood of sensory input, unprocessed emotion, and chronic stress can take a toll on our nervous system, our health, and…
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Getting Older? Here’s Why it’s Good to Celebrate Your Birthday – Positive Reframe with Debra Wallace
Celebrating birthdays isn’t just for childhood; it’s a powerful way for adults to pause, reflect, and honor their journey. Birthdays invite us to acknowledge our growth, express gratitude for being…
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What I Do Instead of Making Up Consequences and Punishment
Instead of using artificial consequences or control-based strategies, I rely on active listening, assertive communication, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving. And yes—it works. With children, partners, and in every relationship I…
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Positive Reframe of the Day: “Upset at me” to “Processing Mixed Emotions”
When we feel overwhelmed, taking space to self-soothe and reflect can be an act of care, not disconnection. Although stepping away may trigger insecurity in loved ones, reframing this pause…
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Pause & Process: For More Peace and Pleasure
When we don’t have a safe place to process what we’re experiencing, stress and trauma can get stored in the body and show up as conflict, illness, or emotional shutdown.
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My Heroes and Conversations with My Son
A reflection on heroes, conditioning, healing, and how redefining strength shaped my growth as a parent and person.
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Positive Reframe on My Cancer Diagnosis
I never thought I’d be posting this video content. I still can’t say it out loud without my voice shaking or my chest tightening. I have cancer
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Pause & Process: Mental Health Awareness, Polyvagal Theory, Profile Map Activity, and Deep Breathing
Let’s talk about stress responses—because what we often label as depression, anxiety, or disconnection are actually the body’s natural ways of coping.
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Pause & Process Politics: Suicide Hotline & Mental Health Cuts, Disorders, Development & Voo Breath
In the era overwhelmed by constant news cycles and political noise, it’s easy to forget the importance of simply pausing. “Pause & Process” is a gentle call to action—a space…
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Pause & Process: Hand Model Describing How Our Brains Process Info & Compassionate Friend Meditation
We all carry a lot: global crises, ongoing wars, political turmoil, and personal challenges. Our nervous system doesn’t rank these stressors or compare them to someone else’s. It simply registers…
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