Katie R
Katie, a native Alabamian, came to Birmingham in 2012 to pursue a master's from UAB in Mental Health Counseling. She works as a Licensed Professional Counselor in her practice, Present Wellness Counseling, LLC, as well as in a residential treatment center for substance abuse. She and her husband were married in 2007 and have a son, Harpin, who's been keeping them busy since 2016. She is learning daily how to bridge her child development background with real-life motherhood moments, and she is excited to share these experiences with her BMB readers. Katie loves any time spent outside, loves opening her home to share meals with friends, and loves her faith community. She practices yoga and Reiki, and leads meditation groups for developing self-compassion. You can find out more about her practice and her upcoming community trainings at her website, PresentWellnessCounseling.com.
Birmingham Black History :: The Children’s Marches
Recently, while researching children’s books to honor MLK Day and Black History Month, I stumbled upon “Let The Children March”. This book unexpectedly taught...
Mommy Memes and Mocktails :: Normalizing Sobriety
Mommy Memes
There is nothing like a good motherhood meme to really make me feel seen and understood. The last two years have offered us...
Women’s Wiffle Ball :: 3 Reasons To Join Or Start A Community Team
Let me preface this blog by making known that I'm not generally what you would call an athlete. The extent of my participation in...
What Simone Biles Is Teaching the World About Mental Health
My affinity for the Olympics goes back decades.
I love learning about the athletes' stories and world-wide backgrounds. Tears are inevitable for me when watching...
When Waiting Is Not Easy :: Lessons From Our Adoption Journey
My family is a big fan of the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems. There are several we love that still make us...
Female Empowerment :: Beyond Women’s History Month
Female Empowerment Culture
Calls for women to support and empower other women seem to have increased significantly in recent years. And I am all here for...
Birmingham Area Tornado Relief:: How To Help
March 25th, 2021 is a date that is likely to stay in our minds for years to come, much like April 27, 2011. Many...
Thanks, 2020 :: Finding Gratitude in the Dumpster Fire
What A Year It's Been!
There’s no question that 2020 is a year we are all ready to see go on its way. I feel...
Dia de los Muertos :: Why and How to Join the Celebration
Shortly after moving to Birmingham in 2012, I was invited by coworkers to what would soon become one of the most beautiful and meaningful...
Covid Camping :: How a Camper Saved Our Sanity in 2020
"The mountains are calling, and I must go." - Muir
There is nothing quite like being truly present outdoors to soothe my soul. I've always...