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CalmJourney was established by Heather Rhodes, APRN as a way to bring health and healing to a wider audience. #mentalhealth #wellness #Faith

Psychosis can be frightening—for both the person experiencing it and the people who care about them. The encouraging news is that with proper evaluation and treatment, many people experiencing psychosis can stabilize and recover. If you or someone you know is struggling with these symptoms, seeking professional help is an important first step.

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Understanding Psychosis: Three Common Causes and How Mental Health Providers Assess It

Psychosis is a condition in which a person loses touch with reality, often experiencing hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking. It is important to understand that psychosis is a sympto…

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Preparing the Mind for the Courtroom: How Role-Playing Reduces Stress and Improves Performance

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Preparing the Mind for the Courtroom: How Role-Playing Reduces Stress and Improves Performance

Courtroom stress can undermine even the most thorough legal preparation. This blog explores how behavioral modification tools—particularly role-playing—help clients manage anxiety, regulate emotion…

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A Christmas Pause: The Gift We All Forgot to Open

Christmas has a soundtrack, but the sweetest notes are the quiet ones—silence, presence, and that long exhale of relief after a full year. This season, the greatest gift we can give isn’t something…

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Why Emergency Rooms Are High-Risk Milieus: An Attorney Education Perspective

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Why Emergency Rooms Are High-Risk Milieus: An Attorney Education Perspective

Emergency rooms are inherently high-risk clinical environments due to constant high acuity, unpredictable patient presentations, time-critical decision making, frequent handoffs, and chronic overcr…

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How Émile Coué’s Belief in Imagination Transformed Lives

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How Émile Coué’s Belief in Imagination Transformed Lives

Émile Coué changed lives with one radical idea: the imagination shapes our reality. Long before modern neuroscience, Coué saw that patients who believed in their healing improved faster than those …

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Boundaries and Burnout: What Attorneys Can Learn from Nurses

Learn how attorneys can apply nursing principles of professional boundaries to prevent burnout, maintain clarity, and build long-term resilience. Written by Heather Rhodes, MSN, APRN-BC, founder of Calm Journey Legal Nurse Consulting.

http://calmjourney.org/2025/11/01/boundaries-and-burnout-what-attorneys-can-learn-from-nurses/

Boundaries and Burnout: What Attorneys Can Learn from Nurses

Learn how attorneys can apply nursing principles of professional boundaries to prevent burnout, maintain clarity, and build long-term resilience. Written by Heather Rhodes, MSN, APRN-BC, founder of…

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When Healing Hurts: Understanding PTSD and Depression After Medical Trauma
Emotional injuries can be as devastating as physical ones. This article explores how medical trauma can lead to PTSD and depression — and why these often-overlooked symptoms are critical in personal injury and malpractice litigation. Discover how a legal nurse consultant’s psychiatric expertise can uncover hidden damages and strengthen your case strategy.

http://calmjourney.org/2025/10/21/when-healing-hurts-how-medical-trauma-can-trigger-ptsd-symptoms/

When Healing Hurts: How Medical Trauma Can Trigger PTSD Symptoms

In personal injury and medical malpractice cases, attorneys often focus on physical outcomes — surgical complications, delayed diagnoses, or permanent disabilities. Yet, behind the chart notes and …

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Mental Health and the Court System: Understanding the Role of a Mental Health Advocate

Mental Health Advocates in the Court System | Calm Journey Navigating the court system can be especially challenging for individuals with mental health conditions. Learn how mental health advocates support clients through the legal process, ensure their rights are protected, and how you can request one for yourself or a loved one.

http://calmjourney.org/2025/10/19/mental-health-and-the-court-system-understanding-the-role-of-a-mental-health-advocate/

Mental Health and the Court System: Understanding the Role of a Mental Health Advocate

Mental Health Advocates in the Court System | Calm Journey Navigating the court system can be especially challenging for individuals with mental health conditions. Learn how mental health advocates…

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As Spring blossoms around us, it’s the perfect time to consider ways to be more mindful.

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Springtime Renewal: Setting Intentions for being “Better”

Embrace the spirit of spring with our guide to setting mindful intentions for growth and renewal. Cultivate joy, peace, and connection with expert tips for reflection and positive change. Discover the power of mindfulness, gratitude, and embracing change as you nurture your mental well-being this season. Dive into our holistic approach to springtime renewal and awaken your spirit today!

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