"Healing from Within: T. J. Finn’s Vision for Mental Wellness and Community Strength"

Here’s an in-depth look at T. J. Finn, M.Ed., C‑NPT, LPC‑A, her mental‑health perspective, writing, and her work with Keep Us Strong, LLC ➝

🧠 Who is T. J. Finn?

T. J. Finn holds a Master’s in Human Development & Counseling (Lamar University) and is certified as both a neuro‑psychotherapist (C‑NPT) and Licensed Professional Counselor‑Associate (LPC‑A) (amazon.com). She’s a mother of eight, grandmother of seven, and lives in Bastrop, Texas. Beyond writing, she’s involved in community outreach—adressing economic stability by founding GiveBastrop.com, FilmBastropCounty.com, and ShopBastropCounty.com, serving on local boards including CASA, and the Heart of Texas Chamber (givebastrop.com).

Mental Health Philosophy

1. Self-talk shapes wellbeing

In The Glass Is Refillable (Dec 2023), Finn explores how our thoughts shape our emotions and overall mental health, leveraging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Ellis’s ABC model. She emphasizes the power of directed inner dialogue to overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, and more (tjfinnauthor.com).

2. Accessible guidance for grandparents & family‑caregivers

In There Is A Dinosaur In My Whirlpool Bath, Finn guides grandparents and caregivers raising grandchildren, highlighting mental-health awareness, community support, and practical coping strategies (tjfinnauthor.com).

3. Child‑focused mental health support

Her Grand Adventures of Liam the Lamb series introduces mental-health themes to children—such as fear and empathy—with book 7 specifically addressing emotional literacy for young readers (blackwells.co.uk).

Her Works — What to Know

Title	Focus	Key Takeaways
The Glass Is Refillable (2023)	Self-talk, CBT	Inner dialogue transforms mental outlook (tjfinnauthor.com)
There Is A Dinosaur…	Caregiving guide	Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Liam the Lamb series	Children’s mental health	Age‑appropriate emotional intelligence

Explore her full catalog and purchase books at tjfinnauthor.com.

Online Presence

• Author site (tjfinnauthor.com): Book info, counseling services, media appearances.

• Professional site (tjfinnmed.com): Includes info about her counseling credentials, therapy services, and approach to mental health.

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Keep Us Strong, LLC — Community & Vision

Keep Us Strong, LLC, founded by Finn, is a mission‑driven company that empowers local communities via creative media, wellness programs, and mental-health awareness initiatives (facebook.com). They’re behind GiveBastrop.com—a nonprofit support platform connecting volunteers, donors, and organizations across Bastrop County (givebastrop.com).

Moving forward, their vision includes:

• Expanding wellness outreach through workshops, counseling, and media content.

• Strengthening grassroots networks that bridge mental health with community development.

• Addressing Economic Stability through websites like GiveBastrop.com, FilmBastropCounty.com, and ShopBastropCounty.com

• Partnering with local nonprofits, schools, and healthcare providers to deliver accessible mental-health education.

• Addressing Mental Health Stigmas through workshops, and media campaigns.

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Their mission statement: “Building stronger, more compassionate communities,” continues to drive their programming and upcoming initiatives.

Why Mental Health Matters

1. Foundational to overall health: Mental wellness affects emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.

2. Self-talk is powerful: Finn underscores that internal dialogue can uplift or deteriorate mental health—learning positive reframing is transformative.

3. Emotional intelligence is teachable: Mindfulness, boundary‑setting, and self-awareness are skills that improve resilience.

4. Intergenerational care is critical: Support for caregivers and grandparents nurtures healthy family dynamics.

5. Community integration uplifts individuals: By connecting people to resources and support networks, community-focused efforts like Keep Us Strong reduce isolation and stigma.

   
   

What Lies Ahead

Looking forward to 2026, T. J. Finn is developing new non-fiction titles, focused on mental wellness and developmental support (amazon.com, facebook.com, betterworldbooks.com). Titles Include; My Brain Went Blank, Feelings Aren't Facts, The Empathy Economy, and Shatter the Silence. Keep Us Strong continues to scale its community wellness model, with plans for outreach in schools, media series, and collaborations aimed at helping individuals and families thrive emotionally.

Final Thoughts

T. J. Finn’s approach—blending clinical expertise, real-life caregiving insights, and community action—is a compelling case for why we all need to nurture mental health:

• Through internal self-talk techniques

• By practicing emotional intelligence

• By forming community support structures

  
  

To dive deeper: check out her books at tjfinnauthor.com, learn about her services at tjfinnmed.com, and stay tuned to Keep Us Strong’s community wellness initiatives.