The Wellness Journal

From Childhood Trauma to Compassionate Care

During my master’s in psychology, I researched how childhood trauma, personality disorders, and behavioral addictions intertwine — with a focus on alcoholism. This work helped me understand my father’s journey,...

From Childhood Trauma to Compassionate Care

During my master’s in psychology, I researched how childhood trauma, personality disorders, and behavioral addictions intertwine — with a focus on alcoholism. This work helped me understand my father’s journey,...

Valerian: The Root of Deep Rest

Valerian root is a gentle but powerful ally for deep, restorative sleep. In this post, learn how it calms the mind, eases tension, and supports your nervous system so you...

Valerian: The Root of Deep Rest

Valerian root is a gentle but powerful ally for deep, restorative sleep. In this post, learn how it calms the mind, eases tension, and supports your nervous system so you...

Herbs That Hold You - Barton Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC

Herbs That Hold You

Every Luna & Lavender™ product begins with a healing plant. This post is your guide to the herbs behind our balms, butters, and oils — like chamomile, comfrey, valerian, and...

Herbs That Hold You

Every Luna & Lavender™ product begins with a healing plant. This post is your guide to the herbs behind our balms, butters, and oils — like chamomile, comfrey, valerian, and...

What Is Compassionate ABA?

Compassionate ABA is a trauma-informed approach to behavior science that centers safety, connection, and dignity. In this post, I share what it looks like in practice, why it matters for...

What Is Compassionate ABA?

Compassionate ABA is a trauma-informed approach to behavior science that centers safety, connection, and dignity. In this post, I share what it looks like in practice, why it matters for...

How to Build a Healing Routine Using Behavior S...

Learn how to build a healing routine rooted in behavioral science and self-kindness. This post shares five gentle, science-backed steps to help you create rituals that regulate your nervous system...

How to Build a Healing Routine Using Behavior S...

Learn how to build a healing routine rooted in behavioral science and self-kindness. This post shares five gentle, science-backed steps to help you create rituals that regulate your nervous system...

How Kindness Became My Healing Practice

Healing didn’t begin with big changes — it began with small acts of kindness. Running. Crafting. Gardening. These rituals helped me reconnect with myself and inspired Luna & Lavender™ —...

How Kindness Became My Healing Practice

Healing didn’t begin with big changes — it began with small acts of kindness. Running. Crafting. Gardening. These rituals helped me reconnect with myself and inspired Luna & Lavender™ —...