Sarah Ockrin, LMSW

Meet Sarah O.

Sarah Ockrin, LMSW, has loved being a part of the team at the Joy Full Living Center. Drawing on her core values of equality and valuing the innate dignity of each person, Sarah O. is passionate about helping people, in particular women, move toward greater emotional health, growth and freedom.

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. – Anaïs Nin

During her time in full-time ministry, Sarah O. had opportunities to strengthen her empathic listening skills by being present to where people are. Likewise, she has learned to help people identify crucial interpersonal, emotional, and spiritual issues that challenge their ability to fully embrace life.

Moreover, fifteen years at home with her kids, has taught Sarah O. the value of presence. Mothering has taught her to be attentive through the various developmental stages of her children, while developing her patience and perseverance in the face of challenges. Above all, nurturing her children has taught Sarah O. how to nurture others.

In being present for others, Sarah has learned to be present to the needs of self. Over the years she has learned to be more attentive to self-care through reading, running, being in nature and gardening. Through her own journey to love, lead and care for self, she is better able to love, lead and care for others.