A Practical Workbook for Women Ready to Grow

Before any goal in life can stand, you must stand. Life management comes first—confidence, discipline, and a solid foundation that won’t shake when life does. I help women build tools so they can rise, thrive, and stay grounded through it all.

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Imagine...

Having a REAL roadmap for your life.
No longer feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled.
A pop up sisterhood check-in for encouragement, love & support
Healing in a language that relates to your uniqueness.
Believing it's okay to be you.

“Come take this journey with us.”

Designed for...

WOMEN IN TREATMENT

Perfect for women in residential treatment, IOP, aftercare, recovery, probation, or individual therapy.

THERAPIST TOOL

A simple, powerful resource to make sessions smoother, deeper, and more intentional for clients

GIRLS NIGHT/WAITING TO EXHALE PARTY

Start a mission to laugh, heal, and grow together. Real conversations. Real bonding. Real transformation.

RETREATS

A different spin—transform your group with lasting guided reflection + real conversations.

SOLO

Vibe alone and pour into your healing, your clarity, your next chapter.

Be honest with yourself—this is your safe space. Write it raw—let go of perfection and express your truth. Reflect, but don’t stay stuck—use this as a tool for action. Revisit past entries—growth takes time, track your progress. Make healing a habit—your wellness is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.

Using This Workbook in a Group

Group Sessions • Waiting to Exhale Parties • Girls Night Meetings

Host: You don’t need to teach, fix, or perform. Your role is to hold space, not hold answers.

Create a relaxed environment. Good food and a calming atmosphere are all you need.
Participants purchase their own workbooks on Amazon or downloadable printables on Etsy.
Select a workbook section in advance.
Be intentional about who you invite.
Establish Ground Rules.
Respect all voices.

Do not interrupt others with your story or comment.
Think before speaking.. Ask is it encouraging.
Inform participants that confidentiality is not guaranteed.
No judgment.
Close by inviting each woman to name one takeaway and one action.
Remind the group that clarity comes before goals.

Using This Workbook Solo

In the privacy of your own home

Set aside a few intentional minutes before the day starts.
Create a calm space.
Silence the distractions.
Light candles and grab a cup of tea.
You don’t need answers-just willingness.
Write honestly and the answers will come.
Close each session by noting what you learned and what you’re ready to do differently.

How To Use This Workbook

THE WHY

I’ve been in this game 20+ years— inpatient psychiatry, drug & alcohol treatment, family and couples counseling, adolescent and adult IOP, and the Emergency Room. I’ve seen all kinds of suffering & “I don’t know where to start.” I know what works.

Focusing on solutions
Start healing.
Decide and begin.
Do the work.
Change I can’t to how can I.
Accepting yourself & uniqueness
Start Now.

D. R. James, MBA, LISW

Terms & Disclaimer

Gittin My Ish Together is for educational purposes & not a substitute for therapy

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I know Solution Focused Techniques work because I live by them myself. I have the tools to manage my life, no matter what life throws my way.

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“Our women opened up, connected, and learned real self-soothing skills. It was deeply meaningful and very well received.”

Byron Swift, Director

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A Practical Workbook for Women Ready to Grow

Before any goal in life can stand, you must stand. Life management comes first—confidence, discipline, and a solid foundation that won’t shake when life does. I help women build tools so they can rise, thrive, and stay grounded through it all.

⭐ Trusted by women in treatment programs, therapy groups, and healing communities.

Available Instantly

Imagine...

Having a REAL roadmap for your life.

“Come take this journey with us.”

Designed for...

WOMEN IN TREATMENT

Perfect for women in residential treatment, IOP, aftercare, recovery, probation, or individual therapy.

THERAPIST TOOL

A simple, powerful resource to make sessions smoother, deeper, and more intentional for clients

GIRLS NIGHT/WAITING TO EXHALE PARTY

Start a mission to laugh, heal, and grow together. Real conversations. Real bonding. Real transformation.

RETREATS

A different spin—transform your group with lasting guided reflection + real conversations.

SOLO

Vibe alone and pour into your healing, your clarity, your next chapter.

How To Use This Workbook

THE WHY

I’ve been in this game 20+ years— inpatient psychiatry, drug & alcohol treatment, family and couples counseling, adolescent and adult IOP, and the Emergency Room. I’ve seen all kinds of suffering & “I don’t know where to start.” I know what works.

D. R. James, MBA, LISW

Gittin My Ish Together is for educational purposes & not a substitute for therapy

$24.99

$21.99

Available Instantly

I know Solution Focused Techniques work because I live by them myself. I have the tools to manage my life, no matter what life throws my way.

Testimony of the month

“Our women opened up, connected, and learned real self-soothing skills. It was deeply meaningful and very well received.”

Aphorism of the Month

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