Sarah Reckman, Certified Life Coach, MSW, RSW
Today, we live in a challenging culture; one that is fast-paced, demanding, promotes independence, and strives relentlessly for a socially constructed view of success. I believe that in many cases we have gotten turned backwards and upside down. Why do you think people are searching for things such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and minimalism? Because our bodies and spirits are crying for something different- something deeper.
I am a working mom of two on a journey of creating balance, mothering with kindness, making big mindset shifts and managing stress well, so I can live my best, intentional mom life! And, I have been that person. I have found myself stressed and overwhelmed with life and work demands. I have worked in jobs that were demanding and high stress while trying to be present for a family. And I have been that working professional who secretly struggles with a mental illness. All of these experiences have made me into the social worker I am today. I’ve combined my personal experiences and professional expertise to create an approach that is integrative, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
Professionally, I am a social worker with over 14 years of counselling experience with a specialization in mental health, and stress management. My specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and life coaching equips me to tailor strategies that fit your needs. I want my clients to feel seen, heard, validated, and understood in whatever they are feeling and experiencing.
Over the years, I have seen the impacts mental illness, toxic stress, and burnout can have on women. I also know that although there is a lot of great work being done on the stigma around these things, it is often still very taboo and feels shameful to admit that you are struggling. For years I have had a dream – a beautiful dream of how to support, encourage, and create a safe space for women who may be struggling to maintain positive mental health, exhausted by the toxic stress in their lives, struggling with a mental illness, or searching for healing. To be a community that redefines ‘working mom’ and prioritizes mom’s mental health and well-being - because when we help moms thrive we impact the next generation and make the world a better place. I invite you to be a part of that dream.