Hello and Welcome!
My name is Melissa Harrell and I am so happy that you have stopped in to learn more about me and my services. My mission is to deliver fresh perspectives on topics of mental wellness as a dynamic speaker and writer. I love sharing my professional and personal mental health experiences with audiences to empower them to live more balanced and peaceful lives. I believe that when we are at our best personally, then we can be agents of change for our communities and world. Read more about me here…
Common Threads: Why the Answers to the Present Lie in the Past
After a major life crisis, Melissa wrote this moving memoir which weaves together her personal life and professional work. She provides resiliency tips, inspirational and uplifting scriptures, and insight and commentary based on her own experiences. Sure to inspire not only those facing challenges but those supporting them.
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Recent Blog Posts
The Story Behind a Christmas Card Photo
It’s that time of the year that fires up the panic mode for most Mamas I know. Yes, it’s time to create the dreaded…I mean treasured… Christmas card. For most of the young Moms out there they have been planning and staging this since last year’s cards went into the...
When it is NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
One whip of a brisk fall breeze along with a sighting of pumpkins, and I am instantly transported in my mind back to Western, NC. As the time portal opens, I am a carefree little girl with pig tails exploring the woods behind my house. Fall has always been my favorite...
ENOUGH! What Our Kids Really Need
As summer begins to fade and the aisles of the stores overflow with pencils, crayons, and notebooks for back to school, I feel the need for a public service announcement. In a society that makes parents believe that in order to be good parents we must buy MORE, sign...
The Definition of Insanity: Time for Change
The Definition of Insanity: Time for Change I am a huge history buff and I consume ridiculous amounts of historical fiction. When reading, I often find myself wondering why people living in various historical times could not see what was happening right before their...
Who Cares for the Caregiver? Take 2
In my last blog, we explored the underappreciated number of caregivers in the US often called “the invisible workforce”. I shared the physical, emotional, and financial impacts that caregiving has on individuals and families. The response was overwhelming and...