Fit for Joy Podcast host, Valeria Teles, interviews Jessica Raistrick — the Founder Of Inner Truth Consulting, LCSW, Teacher, Psychotherapist, Certified Reiki Master, Writer And Speaker
The Evolution of our Intuition
Intuition can be a tough topic to grasp for many of us. In a culture so dominated by the linear mind, logic, and intellect, listening to the gut can seem abstract or hard to practice. However, the intuition is a very important part of evolving and healing. The reconnection with our gut instinct and our intuition is paramount. So how do we reconnect with our intuition? Tapping into our intuition requires us to care for ourselves, listen to our bodies, and find ways to meet our needs. Read that line again. This is one of the most important things we learn as we heal emotionally and spiritually. It all begins within. Self-care is the key. Accessing intuition means we must learn to trust ourselves on a deep level. Many of us need to learn this depth of trust, especially if we grew up in challenging environments where substance use, trauma, or codependence, play a part. If we don’t know how to meet our own needs how are we going to find ways to meet the needs of our children?
Self-Care as the Guide
We often want to access the mysterious gut instinct or intuition right away. But, it’s a process to get to this place of listening and inner knowing. The key is understanding that we can’t just wave a wand, we have to do our part in holding ourselves and our awareness. This term, self-care, is used a lot these days but what does it really mean? Sometimes, it means quieting our inner critic. In addition, it may mean setting boundaries with people who are unhealthy or destructive. As we apply the awareness, change starts to happen. The inner voice gets louder and clearer.
For each of us, the path may vary but ultimately it is about getting comfortable in our own skin, trusting our inner compass, and feeling empowered and joyful.
”When I see clients, the idea is to empower them to learn the skills they need to access their own inner wisdom and peace. There are simple tools that we can access to truly apply self-care to our daily lives. Once we use these skills and start to fill the well, we can show up more fully for ourselves and others. It’s from this place of self-love that we can give love to others. This is the real power of the practice.”—Jessica Raistrick, LCSW
As a licensed clinician for more than 20 years, Jessica Raistrick, LCSW, shares that her inspiration comes from the adolescents and adults that she treats who overcome the struggles of addiction, eating disorders, and family conflict. Effective change happens when the underlying problems are addressed in ways that are individualized and creative. The safe space Jessica offers in therapy allows her clients to explore their feelings, their choices, and challenge patterns of behavior. Jess works extensively with teens struggling at school, at home, and with the legal system. Her work with parents includes finding effective strategies to reach their teen while opening the lines of communication within the family system. In addition, Jessica’s work with substance abuse treatment and prevention has spanned her career while working in the school system, alternatives to incarceration, residential treatment facilities, and in her private practice. She has also worked with individuals coping with eating disorders for over 10 years in a residential setting. Jessica’s work with clients is grounded in empathy and connection. Furthermore, her style of direct feedback, in a compassionate manner, helps individuals gain insight and envision and enact new modes of behavior. She finds it rewarding to help people make connections between their feelings and their behaviors—to find healthier ways to express their emotions.
Curious about getting in touch with your intuition? Wondering how to access deeper learnings about yourself? Or, perhaps you just need some support finding relaxation and calm. We are here to help.
To learn more about Jessica Raistrick and her work, visit the Center for Natural Medicine.
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