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Gentle Guidance Because personal growth doesn't have to be loud! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This space has been created with...

Rowene Johnston
May 202 min read
Mental Health First Aid: How to Help Someone in Crisis Using ALGEE
When someone is in physical distress, we don’t hesitate to offer first aid — but what about when the crisis is emotional or mental? Many people feel unsure of what to say or do when someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) comes in. Just like CPR teaches you how to respond to a medical emergency, MHFA equips you to respond with confidence and compassion during a mental health crisis. The MHFA model is b

Rowene Johnston
5 days ago2 min read
The Boundary Blindspot: Why “Nice People” Burn Out
Many of us pride ourselves on being kind, helpful, and dependable — yet these very qualities can quietly lead us toward exhaustion. If you’ve ever found yourself overcommitted, overwhelmed, or quietly resentful after helping others, you’ve likely bumped into what I call the boundary blindspot. This blindspot forms when our natural empathy and care for others overshadow our ability to care for ourselves. We grow up learning that being “good” means being available, agreeable, a

Rowene Johnston
5 days ago2 min read
Stuck in a Rut? 3 Simple Ways to Start Moving Forward"
Life has a way of pulling the rug out from under us just when we think we’re finding our footing. A relationship ends, a diagnosis...

Rowene Johnston
Jun 122 min read
Digital Boundaries: Reclaiming Your Time, Focus, and Energy in a Hyperconnected World
There was a time—not so long ago—when you could leave the house, and no one expected to hear from you until you got home. If someone...

Rowene Johnston
May 92 min read
Emotional Agility: How to Navigate Big Feelings Without Getting Stuck
We all have big feelings. Sadness, anger, anxiety, disappointment—they’re part of being human. But what happens when those emotions...

Rowene Johnston
May 52 min read
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