Hope Again Counseling

In this episode, Jessica discusses stigmatized grief with Jessica Barboza. This is grief that is often dismissed or minimized due to people's judgments around the loss.  Types of loss that often contribute to stigmatized grief are suicide, incarceration, death while intoxicated, and more.  We explore how all loss is worth grief, as well as worth support.  We explore how to help loved ones as well as how to get help for yourself.  Jessica Barboza specializes in grief and meaning-making and is a fantastic resource. 

If you want to reach out to her you can find her at the Grief Recovery Center Houston, in Texas or through her private practice. 

Jessica Barboza, LMFT-S, EMDR-Trained Pacem Family Therapy, PLLC 

In this episode, we have a conversation with Tanya Stevenson about being a Survivor of Suicide Loss as well as helping Survivors of Suicide Loss.

We explore a bit of Tanya's story, a bit of Jessica's story, the definition of stigmatized loss, normal reactions to grief, the language around suicide, ways to find support for yourself, and ways to support loved ones. 

This episode is full of useful and practical information. Below are some links to resources to get you started. 

USA Resources

988- a three-digit number that connects you with crisis counselors 24/7

Alliance of Hope- An online community of support for all survivors of suicide loss: https://allianceofhope.org/

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- They have a large section for SOSL: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone

Australia Resources:

Tanya Stephenson: https://thegriefrecoveryspecialist.com.au/author/tanya/ 

Lifeline 13 11 14 (National number)

StandBy Support After Suicide 1300 727 247

Additional resources including full toolkit available at:

In this episode, Jessica converses with a fellow Grief Recovery Specialist and Christian Clinical Counselor on the unique challenges of grieving during the holidays. We begin this conversation by learning about Phil’s journey to grief recovery. We then explored what loss is and how sometimes grief becomes our identity.  We then touched on what the Bible says about grief and loss as well as what it says about experiencing joy.  Next, we talked about how the Holiday season can often intensify our grief, how the holidays bring up many unspoken questions, what to do about it, and more.  

The Saturday before Thanksgiving is National Survivor of Suicide Loss day and we wanted to shed light on this population and instill hope in anyone grieving the death of a loved one suicide.  In this episode, Jessica interviews Martina Meyer, a fellow Grief Recovery Method Specialist and fellow survivor of suicide loss. We explore suicide awareness, language, taboo, stories of struggle and recovery, and end with hope for brighter days. Martina loves teaching what she’s learned and offers a broad portfolio of specialty certifications:  - Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist- Conscious Uncoupling – creating your “Happy EVEN after” - Calling in “The One” – living your own unique vision for true love - DreamBuilding and LifeMastery – applying principles of success to YOUR life - Movement Education – offering a whole body-mind-soul experience (Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), Tango dancer, Alexander Technique Apprentice).  

In this episode, Jessica has a real conversation with Holly Kaufman about suicide awareness and prevention.

Holly is a US veteran and a grief recovery method specialist with personal experience with mental health struggles and suicidal ideation.

Her story is one full of hope and recovery and this episode provides some tips and tools for anyone struggling

You can learn more about Holly here:

In this episode, Jessica discusses with a fellow therapist and parent how to best support our children during all stages but especially during transitions and adulthood. Kim Dixon is a faith-based counselor in Alabama who treats anxiety, depression, children and adolescents with behavioral problems, grief, divorce, and stress management. She also has years of experience working and parenting children in foster care and her own children.  Parenting and supporting adult children has its challenges, especially when mental health plays a role in the relationship.  Listen to this episode for tips and tools to support your children during times of growth, struggle, transition, and more.  For more about Kimberly or to know when her next workshop goes live, see her contact information below.    

Kimberly Dixon, M.Ed., LPC, NCC 

Pathways to Hope Counseling, LLC 334-690-HOPE (4673) 

In this episode, Jessica has a discussion with Claudia Sotelo, a fellow Licensed Professional Counselor servicing clients throughout the state of Texas.  Together we explored the definition of stress and overwhelm as well as ways to get to a place of wellness. She provided physical and personal tools as well as encouragement on when it’s time to seek out a professional for further support. 

In this episode, Jessica has a discussion with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, an integrative physician servicing patients in Nevada and California using a team approach to wellness.  Together we explored what it means to experience wellness. Dr. Shiven believes our mind, body, and soul need to be balanced to be well. He has a 6 pillar approach to helping his patients achieve wellness and we touch on many of the components in this episode.  Listen to this episode for some quick tips to get on the road to wellness and some validation for some of the symptoms you may be experiencing that others have dismissed. I pray this episode leaves you feeling hopeful for a future of wellness.   

In this episode, Jessica finished up the conversation on COVID Aftershock by discussing the idea of getting back to a place of wellness with a friend and fellow therapist, Dawn Coryat-Hon. In the episode, we explored the good and bad habits learned during COVID and discussed ways to let go of the bad habits and reincorporate the excellent and healthy ideas and behaviors.  This is a fantastic episode on our Journey back to Wellness. 

In this episode, Jessica continues the conversation on COVID Aftershock with a special guest,  trauma therapist Becca Ferguson, LPC.  In this episode we define trauma, talk about why we are using this word so much, explore how trauma looks different for everyone, and end with tips and tools to navigate this post-pandemic world while healing from our experiences these past few years.  

To hear more from Becca you can find her here: 

https://www.beccafergusonlpc.com

Email: info@beccafergusonlpc.com

If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: hopeagaincc@gmail.com 

You can also find Jessica online at: 

In this episode, Jessica introduces a three-part series called COVID Aftershock. In this first episode, Jessica has an honest conversation about grief and loss directly related to COVID with a fellow therapist, Gabrielle Juliano-Villanil. We learn a little about a fellow therapist's grief journey and some real-life stories from client struggles. We talked about the unique challenges that came with grief and loss during COVID and ideas to help heal our hearts.    

To learn more about Gabrielle and what she offers you can find her on the linked in: 

In this episode, Jessica discusses Bereaved Parents Awareness Month including ten tips, tools, and topics for bereaved parents. She reminds everyone that the most critical part of healing from grief is talking and sharing your emotional self with a safe person.  Safe people will listen without judgment, analysis, or criticism.   If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: hopeagaincc@gmail.com 

You can also find Jessica online at: 

In the episode, Jessica defines depression, explores the different areas of our body that contribute to depression, and introduces many different ways to tackle depression.  This holistic approach to care is important because we all have different causes and there is no, one size fits all, approach. Some ideas presented are eating for our mental health, microcurrent Neurofeedback, exercise, stress, grounding, massage, and more.  If you feel like you have tried everything this episode is for you! So many ideas presented and ideas to explore with your mental health professional.

If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: hopeagaincc@gmail.com

You can also find Jessica online at:

In this episode Jessica Recaps some of the things we’ve learned about mental health in regards to nutrition including water intake, limiting sugar, and healing your gut lining.  Jessica provides tips for clean living to help heal your gut and also heal your brain.  Lots of simple tips are presented as options to make improvements in your daily living. Below are some of the websites and apps mentioned to get started.  

App: Think Dirty 

In this episode, Jessica introduces micronutrient deficiencies and how they are connected to body functions, especially in connection with mood disorders.

Jessica explored Vitamin D, B vitamins, Chromium, Selenium, Zinc, and Magnesium.

She encourages her listeners to do further research and seek out professionals who are willing to look at blood work to determine individual plans for getting on track in regards to deficiencies.

In this episode, Jessica interviews Janelle Martin on IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback. Janelle explains how neurofeedback helps your brain fix itself no matter what the presenting concern. She provides IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback in the Cypress, TX area and hopes that many people learn about it so they can take charge of their lives and help their brains heal themselves. Below is Janelle's contact information. 

For more information about IASIS MCN, including pricing and what to expect before/during/after a session:   

Janelle Martin LCDC-I 

Phone: 832-492-8518

Email: janelle.mindconnection@gmail.com   

In this episode, Jessica interviews Jennifer Doctorovich and together they explore nutrition, hydration, and movement which play significant roles in our physical and mental health. Also, they explore how inflammation is the root cause of all illnesses, including many mental health disorders.  

To reach Jennifer and learn more about her integrative approach you can reach her at the link below:   

In this episode, Jessica introduces the idea that some foods and substances harm our mental health and some positively impact mental health outcomes.  This is a quick introduction to nutrition and mental wellness and provides some simple steps you can take to get your gut healthy which will get your brain healthy.

If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at hopeagaincc@gmail.com 

You can also find Jessica online at: 

In this Episode Jessica Interviews another LPC who specializes in grief and trauma, Amanda Lopez. Between the both of them, you will learn about the different symptoms one might experience while grieving. They explore the idea that grief is not clinical, it’s the normal and natural reaction to loss, and can look very different from person to person.   

In this Episode Jessica Interviews another Grief Recovery Method Specialist Tanya Stephenson. Between the both of them, you will learn about many different types of loss that you may not have considered losses before.  If you are interested in working with Tanya or would like more information about the programs she offers you can contact her here:  

In this Episode, Jessica interviews another Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, Barbara Hopkinson on the topic of STERBS. We discussed common STERBS and the reasons behind identifying them. If you are interested in working with Barbara or would like more information about the programs she offers you can contact her here: