Sandra T.
Certified Peer Supporter · Middlefield, CT
I am here to support you in every way I can. The answers come from within us, and my job is to help support you as you begin to discover the answers you need. I would like to with people with chronic pain/chronic…
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About Sandra
I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist and work as a Clinical Crisis Counselor for a Crisis Hotline. I have 29 years' experience, on and off, in the Mental Health field, as a Mental Health Tech, Stress Management Consultant, Case Manager, Peer Support Specialist, and Clinical Crisis Counselor. I have a BS in psychology, Peer Support Specialist certification, and a Crisis Specialist Certification. I'm hoping to finally finish my Master's in Counselor in the future, but until then I'm looking into other certifications, including Grief Counseling. My goal in life has always been to provide support for others suffering similar conditions. I have experienced severe depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, suicidal ideations and attempts, severe childhood trauma leading to cPTSD, and grief- especially after the death of my second child. My living child has Down syndrome and autism, so I've got experience with IEPs, PPTs, and DCF and can provide support for parents as well. I also have chronic pain, Interstitial Cystitis, Circadian Rhythm Disorder, Primary Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
My Recovery Story
I’ve been through years of therapy, support groups, and a great deal of introspection and work on myself to maximize my resilience. I’ve worked as a Stress Management Consultant in private practice, which has also helped me to continue to cope with daily stressors. I’m happy with my place in life, I’m able to work full time now, and I manage pain without medications. I’ve been happily married for over 28 years, and I’m much more capable of coping with all of my issues. I feel that my quality of life has improved greatly.
My Motivation To Help
I feel life has put me in a position to provide support to others. I've dealt with chronic physical illness for over 41 years, lifelong struggles with depression, anxiety, and insomnia, the grief of losing a child, and trauma as a child and adult.
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