Hey there - and welcome to our new members! Thank you for joining this little community - we're excited to have you here. I have been working on a couple of projects - one is a fun project that will be a Christmas gift to my grandkids; the other is Volume II of The Mastery Code: Mental Health Matters. As I was finalizing my chapter today, I got thinking about how my inner child likes to mess with my life. She isn't doing it on purpose - she is only trying to help. Here's the thing: my inner child (and yours) responds to stimuli that feel familiar (a disapproving look, feedback that feels like criticism, someone setting a boundary) in a way that makes sense for my inner child. Think of this for example. Have you ever been in a situation that left you feeling angry, afraid, offended, or trapped and you started behaving in a way that didn't seem to make sense? Have you ever caught yourself asking, "Why am I doing this? Why can't I stop?" That's because your inner wounded child has taken over. They recognize the feelings and they hijack the interaction thinking that "this time" they can finally solve it. But what needs to happen is that your adult self - the one that has the skills for self-regulation and problem solving - must take control of the situation. We do this first by calming our inner child and helping them to feel safe. THEN, we can step into triggering situations fully as our mature adult selves and do the hard work of solving the problem. Can anyone relate to this? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments. My chapter in The Mastery Code Volume II is all about healing your inner child. I can't wait for it to come out so I can share it with you!

Hi everyone! Here is a quick walk-through of the new Anger Solutions Guide app. I'll take you behind the curtain to see the exercises that are behind the paywall as well as the very robust free options in the app. Video length: 19 minutes Download the app and test it for yourself! Feel free to share with clients and colleagues alike! https://anger-solutions-guide-756772023757.us-west1.run.app

Hello Leverage U Community, I am beyond thrilled to share some incredible news…The Anger Solutions Guide App is officially LIVE! 🎉You can explore it right now:👉 https://anger-solutions-guide-756772023757.us-west1.run.app/ This app has been a long time coming, and it’s been designed with YOU—our certified Anger Solutions Providers, clinicians, and agency partners—at the very center. Whether you support individuals, families, organizations, or community programs, this tool will make your work smoother, smarter, and even more impactful. 🌟 What Makes the Anger Solutions Guide App a Game-Changer? ✔ Instant access to core Anger Solutions toolsYour clients now have the essential worksheets, explanations, and models right at their fingertips. No more lost papers. No more “I forgot my workbook.” It’s all in one place, 24/7. ✔ Self-guided learning between sessionsClients can review key concepts, complete exercises, and reflect on their progress—all of which deepens engagement and accelerates transformation between appointments. ✔ A consistent, standardized program experienceWhether you’re working one-on-one, running groups, or offering corporate training, the app helps ensure that every participant receives the same foundational Anger Solutions teachings. ✔ A beautiful support tool for regulated and unregulated professionalsThis app empowers you to extend care, reinforce the TSA questions, and guide clients toward sustainable emotional mastery—even outside your office walls. ✔ Makes your job easierThe app simplifies homework assignments, provides ready-made prompts and exercises, and reduces session time spent on basic explanations—freeing you up for deeper therapeutic work. 🎥 NEW! Quick Audio Tutorial To help you—and your clients—jump right in, the app begins with a short walkthrough showing exactly how to navigate the app, where to find each tool, and how to start using it right away. 💬 Please Share the App

Looks like Old Man Winter decided he missed us badly, and so he decided to come for an early visit. Here in Niagara, we were blessed with sleet, snow, and ice - I was very happy to be self-employed today (I chose to work from home). One of my clients called and asked if she could switch her appointment to a phone call because she didn't feel safe going out on the roads. She qualified her request by apologizing for being "neurotic". This got me thinking about how many judgements we make about ourselves, and the many ways in which women in particular make excuses for asking for what we need. There is no cause for that to happen in this space. This is a safe space where you can share with a supportive community, ask for help when you need it, and offer help when it is asked for. Rest assured, no-one will think you're neurotic for asking for help.

Go to the Classroom tab to find the complete webinar (sneezes and coughts edited out), along with the handouts as promised. This is a faith-based webinar for women. If you know someone who could benefit from this content, please share the link!