Dr. Shanelle Fields is a compassionate mental health professional, author, and grief advocate devoted to helping individuals navigate life’s most tender seasons with honesty, patience, and care. A native of Florence, South Carolina, she has spent over 30 years rooted in Charleston, serving and uplifting the Lowcountry community she deeply understands. With more than 17 years of experience in education, Dr. Fields has served across the Charleston County School District as both a teacher and school counselor supporting students and families through growth, learning, and life transitions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from the College of Charleston, a Master’s in Secondary School Counseling from The Citadel, and a PhD in Counseling and Human Services from Capella University. In 2018, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor and founded Taking the First Step Counseling & Educational Services, LLC in Summerville, SC. Dr. Fields works with adolescents and adults navigating grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Her approach is rooted in compassion and meeting people where they are helping them build resilience, shift mindset, and rediscover their ability to heal. She is also the author of Grief Matters, Self-Care for Grievers, and The Griever’s Reflection Journal. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Shanelle Fieldshttps://www.takingthefirststep.net/ Scherrie Blake is the founder of Touch Not Healing Services and the visionary behind the Quiet Power platform. Her work centers on emotional healing, spiritual wellness, and creating safe spaces where individuals and families can release burdens and restore balance. Inspired by her own journey through stress, trauma, and anxiety, she is passionate about helping others reconnect with inner peace and purpose. The name Touch Not Healing comes from Psalm 105:15, “Touch not my anointed one,” reflecting her belief that healing is sacred and guided by divine purpose. 🌿 Connect with Scherrie Blake:https://touchnoths.comhttps://touchnothealingservices.as.me/heal@touchnoths.com In this episode of Quiet Power, host Scherrie Blake sits down with Dr. Shanelle Fields to explore Don’t Rush Grief: The Hidden Power of Quiet Resilience Amid Everyday Grief a gentle conversation reminding us that grief is not something to fix, but something to honor. 🌿✨ If you’ve been carrying something quietly… this episode is for you.If you’ve been trying to “be okay” before you’re ready… this is your permission to slow down. 🎧 Listen NowSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Cj0nuEh9qx2N8xCuFkSCF Apple Podcastshttps://anchor.fm/s/10dfbab54/podcast/rss 📩 scherrieblake@gmail.com📩 quietpowerwithin@gmail.com Instagram (Scherrie)https://www.instagram.com/touchnoths/ Instagram (Quiet Power)https://instagram.com/quietpowerwithin Facebook (Scherrie Blake)https://www.facebook.com/scherrie.blake Facebook (Quiet Power)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586739577056 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scherrieb YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@quietpower_within ✨ You don’t have to rush your healing. Even in quiet moments, you are moving forward.
