About Alisa

Journeying Together Through the Challenges of the Mind and Loving Someone with Mental Illness

• Introduction – Welcome to ‘Image of the Mind,’ a place to come together with science and theology to help those confronting the reality of mental struggles within our work environment, life and family circle. I will be teaching you a way to wake up your mind to think differently.
• A Look Behind the scenes – Reflecting on my evolution from a seemingly idyllic childhood to confronting the harsher realities of life inside.
• Young Love and Harsh Truths – My early marriage and the journey through addiction, drug abuse, physical and mental battles, and the quest for answers.
• Love Against the Odds – The struggle to maintain love amidst mental health challenges, misunderstandings, and societal stigma.
• Embracing Understanding – A family’s path to comprehending mental illness through committed research, community involvement, and the guidance of experts.
• The Mind’s Untapped Potential – Exploring our extraordinary cerebral capacity and advocating for proactive, introspective mental health leadership.
• Life, Love, and Leadership – Embracing the complex tapestry of life with mental illness and finding the strength to lead through all the politics for housing, helping, and education. Leaning into hope & faith to maneuver through these harsh challenges that can leave you feeling alone and defeated.
• A Message of Hope and Gratitude – Sharing thoughts on the power of love, the importance of distance and closeness in relationships, and the unwavering support from a Father who brings all things together for the good.
• Embracing the meaning of, “Attitude,” and how our attitude determines the trajectory of our life.
• Becoming a dreamer, and the necessary tools you’ll need to build those dreams.
• This is not an accident that we found each other, our journey together is just beginning.