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Vulnerability Is The Birthplace of Change

December 1, 2022 by Amanda Hood, LPC

Brene Brown is famous for her books on shame, resilience, vulnerability and more. Her words have dazzled and changed the lives of millions. One of my favorite quotes of hers is “vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” I have certainly found those words to be true through my personal experiences. It seems that every time I have dared to be courageous and vulnerable, I have experienced some kind of positive growth or change. Now, let me be real here, that doesn’t mean that every time I’ve been vulnerable that it’s been pretty. That is far from the case. To me, being vulnerable is being willing to be truthful about how I am feeling. Even when I don’t want to. Even when it’s scary. Even when I want to run away as fast as I can in the opposite direction. To be vulnerable is to be courageous. Sometimes it doesn’t go over well when I speak up about how I’m really doing and sometimes I don’t communicate it effectively. I’m human. I’m allowed to mess up. I’m also allowed to show myself and others compassion.

Here’s an example of a time when I was vulnerable, and it did not go well. I was once in a relationship with someone who was not well. They frequently engaged in behaviors that were harmful to themselves and me. I sat them down and communicated to them how their behavior was affecting me in a negative way and what I needed from them in order to remain in the relationship. That person did not take it well and became very defensive. When I chose to leave the relationship, they responded as though I was the “bad guy” for no longer being willing to accept their mistreatment of me. While that particular experience of being vulnerable did not go well, I learned some very valuable lessons from it. I learned how to stick up for myself. I learned how to stand my ground on how I deserve to be treated even if others don’t understand or agree. I left the situation stronger, and more confident in myself. I was changed for the better.

Over the years, the more I have practiced being vulnerable, the better I have gotten at it. What once had me shaking in fear, only makes me a little nervous from time to time. Remember that it is normal to be uncomfortable with vulnerability and such feelings do not mean that you are weak or incapable of doing it. Be scared and do it anyway. You will be amazed at the amount of growth you can achieve through the power of vulnerability!

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Ray has been an extremely effective therapist utilizing a multitude of different techniques, including talk therapy and EMDR. He is very intuitive, kind, and sensitive to his patient's needs. Cannot recommend him enough.

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I love this place. Office is super helpful for scheduling and payments. I do all my appointments online. My counselor Raymund Begaye is always professional and helpful, and offers different therapies including talk therapy and EMDR. Counseling with Ray has improved my quality of life and ability to handle, and enjoy (!), my life.

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February 9, 2024

I have dealt with 2 therapists in the past, and I can tell you from experience that Raymund Begaye is world class. He has all the wisdom, grace and savvy of Hannibal Lector without the cannibalistic tendencies. Always selfless, supportive, and non judgemental, meeting Raymund has been a huge blessing in my life. I know from the bottom of my heart that he got into this business because he cares about people and the human element. He also thinks outside of the box. His knowledge and ability to conduct EMDR sessions have been pure gold. I was skeptical at first about EMDR, but after several sessions with Raymund I can honestly say past traumatic experiences that have kept me in a state of bondage, are not as intense as they once were. Raymund is a true American hero in many ways. He saved many lives fighting for our great country, and he continues to save lives by providing hope to the hopeless.

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February 9, 2024

I've been seeing Ray for over 3 years now. He has helped me work through so much of my trauma. We started with talk therapy and it was a big help. As we opened up through my past traumas, we utilized the EMDR therapy, and let me tell you, it works wonders. I'm not sure of the exact science behind why EMDR works but I promise it does. I've come along way from the start of my therapy journey. Ray is very patient, understanding, and even when you think he doesn't get it, he does. He's always been very reassuring and has let me ease into dealing with my past. I think I found my therapist for life because before him, I had gone through several therapists that never made me feel like I'm being heard. I would recommend the EMDR therapy to anyone. Thanks InMindOut for employing such a wonderful therapist. Please don't let him go anywhere lol.

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February 8, 2024

My therapist has been Ray B since fall of 2021. I was diagnosed with PTSD after the death of my husband. We were together 24 years and have a son. I know I'm alive today thanks to God and Ray. His techniques, patience, experience, care, effort, ideas and many more I can't think of, have been amazing. Ray is a blessing in my life.

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I saw your video on FailArmy. Sorry your beautiful ferns got stolen. If I ever make it to your area I’ll have to stop by and check it out. Looks like a cool place!

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