We Have Everything We Need!


This week Mary is meeting new candidates to train in suicide prevention out in the Mojave Desert way out of Holding the Hope Central and her normal routine. Watch as she discusses how to continue with mental health recovery and mindfulness when you have to change your external environment and/or your routine. Take a break, take a breath and remember to enjoy the moment.

Facebook Live, August 3, 2018

Safety Is Overrated

Mary wants to talk to you about personal risk. Taking a risk is uncomfortable and can make you feel vulnerable at times, however without any risk it is hard to grow and recover.  In recovery, your community of support should be trauma informed to foster safety and trust while also promoting empowerment and collaboration. In other words, the people that love you are there for you with hope, with care, and with acceptance.

Facebook Live, July 27, 2018

Mindfulness and Squirrels

In this very special Friday Morning Live, Mary and her special guest, Sarah Jensen, discuss another aspect of dealing with trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or mindfulness. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment that can be used to help with trauma recovery. They discuss being in the moment, finding your calm amongst the hustle and bustle of your day. Learn more with these two wonderful ladies about how to achieve mindfulness during your day.

Facebook Live, July 20, 2018

It Was Never You


Mary wants to discuss trauma and your pathway to healing from it. She has an important message for you, “It was never you.” Regardless of how trauma arrived in your life, it was always about the group or individual that inflicted this trauma onto you. They did this to you. Remember you are worth your recovery. Never give up- there’s more healing coming. Love more, heal more, and stay strong.

Facebook Live, July 13, 2018

Recovery From Many Pathways

This week Mary discusses one of the SAMHSA Guiding Principles: that recovery occurs via many pathways. Individuals are unique with different needs and strengths. Your pathway to recovery will be different than others. Expecting the same recovery path from everyone is not wise, and when we are where we are supposed to be we will flourish. Have the courage to forge ahead along your own recovery path.

Facebook Live, June 29, 2018