TENDING TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
WITH REBECCA WERTS
Released on December 7, 2022
In this last episode of 2022, we sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Rebecca Werts to talk about investing in our mental health during the holidays and beyond. Rebecca is a dear friend and trusted professional. Her insights on the intersection of mental health and faith are powerful, and throughout this interview she gives us practical tools to navigate everything from grief to depression to anxiety. This is a must-listen to tend to your own health and wellness and also to be better equipped to support your friends and family in their mental health challenges.
Rebecca Werts is currently a doctoral student at the University of North Texas (UNT), pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education. Through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a 2022-2023 Doctoral Minority Fellow for the NBCC Foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2013) and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2019), both from UNT. Through her clinical training, she has experience working with adults, adolescents, and groups, and is passionate about health and wellness for BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Color).
Rebecca’s areas of focus include grief/loss, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, and various forms of trauma. She also has experience in domestic violence work in the nonprofit sector. She believes that through therapy, individuals can gain the knowledge, awareness, clarity, and tools necessary to confidently navigate their life journey.
*Please note that content provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. This interview is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, assessment, medical or mental health treatment. Please seek the advice and professional consultation of your doctor, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider regarding your health or condition. If you are in a mental health crisis, an emergency, or experiencing suicide ideation, please call emergency services such as 911 or the suicide helpline: 988. Though the intent of this episode is to be encouraging, enlightening, validating, and empowering, it can also be triggering, and elicit unexpected emotions. Please take care of yourself and engage in community or helpful practices that you find healing for you. If you need to step away from this podcast episode and return as needed, honor that need.
BONUS! WE HAVE A FREE GIFT FOR YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
We have partnered with Rebecca to offer a special bonus resource for our listeners. This month only, we are offering a free download of Rebecca’s workbook Tending to Your Mental Health to help you identify your own mental health needs and to provide you with tools to invest in your mental health. Simply subscribe to IridescentWomen.com to receive this free and incredibly helpful resource. The holiday season can get very busy, and it can be hard to find the time to tend to your mental health needs.This resource is YOUR way to do that. Don’t miss out on this! Subscribe to our site now.
ABOUT OUR GUEST REBECCA WERTS:
- Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @rebeccacwerts
- Download Rebecca’s free workbook Tending to Your Mental Health, by subscribing to IridescentWomen.com.
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