Emotions: Beyond the Surface

Unpack the power of emotions with this Totum Thoughts. Discover how to connect with your feelings using your mind for observation, heart for compassion, and guts for intuition. Learn actionable wisdom to navigate your emotional landscape, turning feelings from a problem into a guide for a more authentic, whole life.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 23, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Navigating Life's Decisions: Is Your Mind, Heart, or Gut in the Driver's Seat?

At Totum, we believe true well-being comes from connecting with the three core centers of your being:

The Mind: Your logical center. It analyzes, plans, and makes sense of the world. It’s crucial for strategy, but can lead to overthinking.

The Heart: Your emotional center. It’s the seat of your feelings, compassion, and creativity. It guides you with intuition and empathy.

The Gut: Your instinctual center. That "gut feeling" is your primal sense of knowing, giving you a powerful, instant reaction.

"Which of the three centers—mind, heart, or gut—do you feel is most dominant in your decision-making, and what is one small step you can take to better connect with the other two?"

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 19, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumTalks, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Finding Your Center: A Journey of Self-Connection

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected. At Totum, we believe true well-being comes from reconnecting with your mind, heart, and gut.

When these three are in harmony, you can live with clarity and integrity. This isn't just about reacting to life; it's about co-creating it from a place of wholeness.

If you’re ready to begin this profound journey of self-connection, Totum Counseling is here to support you. We can help you find your center and live a more connected life.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 16, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Totum Table: Totum Talks: Self Alignment Getting in Sync

Self-alignment is the connection between our mind, our heart, and our gut. When these three are in sync, that's where true clarity and peace reside. It’s when you know, with every fiber of your being, that you're on the right path. It's a feeling of wholeness, of being fully present in your own skin and living a life that feels authentic and true. This isn't about avoiding challenges; it's about navigating them with an inner compass that never fails.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 12, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumTalks, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Self-alignment: Bringing Your Mind, Heart, and Gut into Harmony

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, doing what you "should" instead of what you truly want to? Self-alignment is the practice of harmonizing your actions with your true self—bringing your mind, heart, and gut into a single, cohesive unit.

Your mind holds your thoughts. Your heart holds your emotions and values. Your gut is the source of your intuition. When these three are in sync, you feel a powerful sense of clarity.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 9, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Totum Talks: The Power of Being Present

Discover how mindfulness brings together self-awareness (the map) and self-compassion (the guide) by teaching us to be present, on purpose, and without judgment. Learn how this simple act can help you connect with your authentic self and escape "autopilot" living. Join the discussion and share what "being present" means to you.

Katheryn BrauckmannAugust 29, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumTalks, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Totum TalkS: Self-Compassion: Can You Be Your Own Friend?

Self-awareness is the key that opens the door to your inner world. But once you step inside, self-compassion is the gentle light that helps you look around with kindness instead of judgment. The journey to self-compassion starts with one small question: Can I be my own friend today?

Katheryn BrauckmannAugust 22, 2025totum counseling and consulting services llc#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment