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I'm happy you're here. TheTspoT is a sanctuary for healing using my "Faith It Until You Make It" coaching model created for women not simply looking for spiritual growth, instead to grow in every aspect of life. This model climaxes the role of faith in personal growth and change. Further, this model explains mindset shifts, scripture, and community building to support and encourage growth through the lens of Faith, Trust, and Transparency. According to Webster’s Dictionary, Faith is “something that is believed especially with strong conviction.” All things are possible with faith (hard work, determination, and resources). Faith is more than a “belief in the traditional doctrines.” Faith takes bravery. No, not stepping off a high cliff and expecting a bridge to appear suddenly. According to Hebrews:1:1, “Faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” You can be clear about your belief system and have faith that you can do things. You can be clear about who you are and who you serve. You can be clear about what you desire in life; however, if your goal is to stretch beyond the impossible, excel in making positive lifestyle changes for a better spirit, body, and min, you will be exercising your faith muscle. Muscles grow from use, damage, and stress. Growing your faith muscle will challenge your FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) response. Through exercising your faith, you learn skills that promote personal growth. I created the "Faith It Until You Make It" coaching model because faith is something I believe in with solid conviction. Not just faith in a Higher Power—whom I call God; rather, faith in humanity, hard work, faith in the ability to change. I created this model and coaching practice to help women excel. #thetspot, #faithittilyoumakeit, #selfcarecoach, #emotionalsupport, #sistercirlelife, #soulcare, #lifecoachforwomen, #christianentrepreneur, #affirmationsforwomen, #stressreduction, #playworks, #socialworker, #mentalhealth, #selflove, #coachwhocares, #mentalwellness

We'd love to get to know you better. I will never ask you to do anything I'm unwilling to do myself, so I'll go first. I am Dr. Theresa Brightman, aka Dr. T, wife, 'Man Mom,' advocate, believer, change agent, educator, empathetic, motivator, a social worker by profession, university professor, and writer by passion whose purpose in life is to serve. More Dr. T Believing that my entire life is a "calling," I know that formal education would assist me in doing and being all that I was born to be. I received a BSW degree from Coppin State University, an MSW from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and hold a Ph.D. in Human Services with a concentration in Counseling Studies from Capella University. In January 2015, I published A Phenomenological Study: The Lived Experiences of Obese Men and Women Following Bariatric Surgery. Before this publication in 2000, I had a story published in Soul Food: Inspirational Stories For African Americans. Fun Facts • I love the color purple (not just the movie) • I'm the youngest of nine (Is it true what they say about the youngest child?) • Sky diving is on my bucket list. • I am a published author. Take a moment to say hi to the community in the comments.

Welcome to TheTspoT For this to be a thriving community, the designers share what is expected from all members to feel safe, protected, and validated. Be respectful of other community members, even when there’s a disagreement. We are all Unique in our person and presentation. In a free society, healthy debate benefits individual and collective growth. We will respectfully agree to disagree. Tact and diplomacy are the norms, not the exception. The expectation of language that is positive and uplifting drives this community toward healing, enlightenment, and wholeness. TheTspoT is a zero-tolerance zone for racial slurs, name-calling, or discriminatory behavior. This community does not allow links to or recommendations of illegal items or activities: no solicitation and no spamming. Automatic removal occurs when violators fail to adhere to the rules stated herein. Dr. Brightman, MSW, PhD Founder