Jillian Cruzetweek 1: snowed in and making risottoHave you ever eaten a meal that immediately lifted the stress from your bones after taking a bite? That was this risotto dish for me. Most…Feb 11Feb 11
Jillian Cruzetpulled between two worlds: the tug-of-war journey of a first-generation immigrantI’m a Filipina-American woman. It’s an identity that I have struggled to fully comprehend and truly own since I was a child, perhaps more…Aug 10, 20231Aug 10, 20231
Jillian CruzetThe First 60: Reflections on my First Months as a TherapistIt’s official — I’ve made it to my 60th day on the job as a mental health therapist! Working at a private practice has helped me to slowly…Apr 27, 20231Apr 27, 20231
Jillian Cruzetthe path to persistency: my DIY habit / mood trackerWell, it’s 2 months into 2023! How’s everybody doing with their New Year’s resolutions? What about your healthy habits? Do they still…Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
Jillian Cruzetbring back your childlike curiosityWhat were you most curious about as a child? Was it the way waves of water rushed over sandy beaches without a cue? Was it the sounds of…Jan 4, 20232Jan 4, 20232
Jillian Cruzetrediscovering the beauty of presenceYou know those movies that start off with gunshots and bombs within the first five minutes? They blast you with action from the get go…Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022
Jillian Cruzetmy grief as a baby therapistWell, I’m nearing the end of my counseling graduate program and with that, comes a lot of ending, terminating, last chapters. a lot. I’ve…Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Jillian Cruzetperfectionism is just an undo-able habitStructure is an incredible thing. At least, in my life it is. I live for to-do lists, Notion calendars, and routines, which all give me the…Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
