Natalie Huston, LPC Restoring Journeys, PLLC

06/28/2024

This!

06/19/2024

Good ones to think about!

05/30/2024

You are worth protecting too. Protecting others from natural consequences doesn't help them mature and doesn't protect you.

04/25/2024

04/19/2024

Maybe as you enter the weekend, you can be intentional about connecting with those you love by responding to their bids, and making your own bids for connecting with them as well.

Are you prioritizing deposits into your relationship's Emotional Bank Account? Just as with a conventional bank account, a zero balance spells trouble. By consistently fostering positive interactions with your partner, you can ensure your emotional bank account will flourish!

Learn more about bids of connection by going to our blog https://bit.ly/43OWNbY

03/30/2024

JOURNEY TOGETHER
Taking interest now for my new group that provides support while being flexible for your schedule!
Journeys up a mountain are so much more manageable when you have others supporting, encouraging, struggling together, and sharing in the process with you.
* A group for caring for body, mind, and emotions and being connected in the midst of life's challenges.
* A positive space to just be real and get support.
* Faith-focused in a way that allows each person to explore their spiritual journey wherever they are.

Ongoing from late spring throughout the summer. Traveling in the summer? No problem! Commit to 2/4 sessions/month, one month at a time. Virtual Group, Join at any point.

03/18/2024

Journey Together

Journeys up a mountain are so much more manageable when you have others with you supporting, encouraging, struggling together, and sharing in the process with you.

How it could help:
• Mutually encouraging as everyone benefits from each other
• Struggle together toward healing and growth
• Lightens the load of your emotional backpack
• Strengthens your muscles emotionally, mentally, relationally
• Deeper and more progress faster within a group setting

A group for caring for body, mind, and emotions and being present/connected in the midst of life's challenges.
A positive space to just be real and get support.

The Deets:
• An open group, occasionally bringing in new people
• Those interested should call me at 980-253-9841
• 1.5 hrs, $65/session
• Ongoing through the summer
• Traveling in the summer? No problem, you commit to 2 out of 4 sessions/month and commit to one month at a time.

03/12/2024

Self-soothing is vital to managing conflict, to keeping conflict from escalating, and to recovery post-conflict. This will save you:
Time
Energy
Emotional strength
And quite possibly your marriage!

03/04/2024

You are becoming. Be patient with the process and seek goodness. You are becoming...more beautiful.

02/26/2024

Expressing fondness and admiration in your relationships in an intentional and consistent way increases the amount of affection and respect between partners. Your relationship, especially in its early stages, may feel full of infatuation, sexual attraction, and hope. When the newness wears off, however, you’ll be glad that respect, trust, and love remain as a result of your sharing.

Try one of these examples today:
“I’m proud of the way you _____.”
“I’m attracted to your _____ (inside and out).”
“I am impressed that you _____.”
“I like how you _____.”

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02/12/2024

I offer clients an amazing resource called SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol). It is a music listening program with specially filtered music that helps calm the nervous system, reduce reactivity to stress, and shift the brain to function better in thoughts, emotions, and actions. It progresses therapy quicker, and it helps your brain and body work together positively. So, more positive outlook, more mental clarity, more emotional strength... yes, sign me up! If that's your response, then reach out and we can talk about SSP and if it's right for you!

02/12/2024

Sexual Trauma Restoration Group change in schedule. Taking interest for next group start! If you or someone you know would be interested, you may visit my website to find out more info:

Welcome I’m glad you’re here!  This is a brave step, and you want to pick the right person to walk with you on the journey.   What are you hoping for? Relief from Anxiety Couples Counseling: Communication, Intimacy, Conflict Resolution, Restoration Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse as an...

02/06/2024

Still a couple of spots open for my trauma group! The last one is about to wrap up and it has been soooo good! I look forward to continuing with another group start. Conducting pre-group interviews now.

Sexual Trauma Restoration Group

A group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal, shame, or violation.
*This is a virtual group for residents of NC and SC
**Best for those who have some grounding and are ready for restoration (not acute trauma)
*Whole-person care: body, mind, and spirit.

*Gain understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body and emotions.
*Learn coping and calming strategies
*Explore the damage of sexual trauma and how to restore the whole person.
*Explore Spirituality in relationship to trauma. The group is excellent for those who have some sense of spiritual belief in God/Higher Power, even if struggling with faith. We address spiritual struggles as it related to trauma, and relationship with self and others.

Financials:
The group is 10 sessions @$75 each
A superbill is provided for those who wish to submit out of network to insurance.

When:
Next Group Start: TBD February

Getting Started with the Group:
1. Call Natalie at 980-253-9841 for more info or to set up a pre-group interview.
2. You will be sent a pre-group questionnaires which need returned before the interview.
3. Pre-group interview

01/13/2024

Find REST:
Rejuvenate. Enjoy. Stillness. Take in goodness.

01/12/2024

When you've had a long day, how do you decompress to remain True2U?
I got my refill today by spending time with a small group of other women seeking spiritual-emotional health.

01/11/2024

Stingray just being him/herself, gracefully moving about in the environment that surrounds and supports his/her life.
How about you? Does your environment support life and you just being you? You feeling graceful?

If not, let's talk about that. PM me if your environment makes you feel like a fish out of water and you can't be yourself, but you'd like that to change.

Be TRUE2YOU! --Stingray ;)

01/10/2024

Sexual Trauma Restoration Group for women:

Next group starting in late Jan/early Feb. If you know someone in the Carolinas who could benefit or is looking for a group like this, they can contact me at 980-253-9841.

01/04/2024

This is a great free resource, especially for loved ones impacted by family with addiction.

01/03/2024

Sexual Trauma Restoration Group
A group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal, shame, or violation.

This is a virtual group for residents of NC and SC Best for those who have some grounding and are ready for restoration (not acute trauma)Whole-person care: body, mind, and spirit.Gain understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body and emotions.Learn coping and calming strategiesExplore the damage of sexual trauma and how to restore the whole person.Explore Spirituality in relationship to trauma. The group is excellent for those who have some sense of spiritual belief in God/Higher Power, even if struggling with faith. We address spiritual struggles as it related to trauma, and relationship with self and others.

Financials:The group is 10 sessions @$75 each
A superbill is provided for those who wish to submit out of network to insurance.

When:
Next Group Start: TBD late January/early February

12/05/2023

When you're not feeling whole, one great resource is music... meaningful music, beautiful music, music that reaches into your soul.

12/01/2023

Rituals are the glue to relationship stability. What's your favorite Christmas time ritual?

Rituals of connection are not just for couples! Rituals hold relationships and family life together, and create cohesiveness within family identity.

You can approach your Thanksgiving with some rituals of connection already in mind. We are sharing some ideas to help you plan on the blog: https://bit.ly/3G9HeRt

11/28/2023

So tonight I launched my first virtual trauma group. It was amazing. There is a relational element missing...the part where you pick up the vibe in the room. Yet, we made it happen...connection even virtually. I haven't done a group in so long because of life circumstances and because of the challenges of doing an online group, the challenges of working with a group of traumatized people online, and commitment of enough people. Group is so powerful, I love it, and I'm so grateful for the ability to do it. I have really missed doing groups. Gonna make it continue though!

11/15/2023

You are worthy of respect. Anyone who doesn't see your dignity, your value, also isn't recognizing their own.

10/25/2023

100% true. That doesn't make the thought bad, but it tells you something. Doesn't make it wrong to be angry. But we do need to be aware of and take ownership of our thoughts. Otherwise we give others control.

10/24/2023

Being TRUE involves healthy relationship dynamics at least on your part. You can't control what others do but to be whole and true, healthy boundaries need to be in place. And it's not not selfish, it's loving. Loving yourself well enable you to lovingly engage boundaries and love the other person well. It's not loving or true to allow others to disrespect you.

10/20/2023

Sexual Trauma Restoration Group

A group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal, shame, or violation.

*This is a virtual group for residents of NC and SC
*Best for those who have some grounding and are ready for restoration (not acute trauma)
*Whole-person care: body, mind, and spirit.
*Gain understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body and emotions.
*Learn coping and calming strategies
*Explore the damage of sexual trauma and how to restore the whole person.
*Explore Spirituality in relationship to trauma. The group is excellent for those who have some sense of spiritual belief in God/Higher Power, even if struggling with faith. We address spiritual struggles as it related to trauma, and relationship with self and others.

The group is 10 sessions @$75 each

Starts in November
Mondays 6:15-8:15pm
We will be mindful of the holidays

5 strengthening and nature of trauma sessions before Christmas
5 sessions in the new year on the damage of sexual trauma and the process of restoration.

980-253-9841

10/10/2023

TIME FOR A CHECK-UP!
Today is World Mental Health Day. Every day should be about growing our mental health. But since we're focusing on it this day, I give you several things to assess for your well-being:

1. How much time do you take for self-care? As in... taking private time daily to meditate, de-stress, do nurturing activities, process what is happening in your body/mind/spirit. I recommend a minimum of 15 minutes a day. This is hard for moms, but moms need it the most! Even if you take 5 minutes to do some deep breathing or journaling, or focus on gratitude, it will change the course of what follows. Do this for you, and for others.

2. How are you doing relationally? Are you spending time with friends, nurturing your relationships with your spouse/SO and your kids or other family? Are you engaging face to face without distractions? Are you spending time at least once a week to engage with a friend about life? Are you spending quality time daily with the ones you live with? Even if you can't get together with people who you love and love you, are you at least talking by phone or live video calls?

3. How are you feeding yourself spiritually? Are you spending time caring for your relationship with the One who you connect with as the source of meaning for your life? I call that being God, but you may not. If you're not a God-person, how are you exploring your spiritual self? Are you nurturing your own spirit? Are you engaging with what gives you meaning, value, and purpose? Nurturing our spiritual relationship makes a big difference in our relationship with self and others.

4. Check in your anxiety and depression, trauma, stress levels... One thing you can do is a 3x/day check-in where you check in with yourself on how you are feeling, give it a rating between 0-5, ask yourself what you need. Sometimes that provides the mindset shift you need to be more aware, and intentional, of your experience and self-care.

If you're an 8-10 on all of these, fantastic! Keep up the good work! If you need growth in any of these areas, just start with one small step. Take small steps each day and you will grow in big ways over time! YOU ARE WORTH CARING FOR!