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Cice Rivera

Actress/Author  Cice Rivera

 

ImageCice Rivera, (born June 20, 1970) is an American television and film actress, artist and author. She began acting classes at eighteen and made her first movie appearance in Carlito’s Way (1992) and The Cowboy Way (1994). Since establishing her career as arising Hollywood actress and author, with films such as Carlito’s Angels and Blue’s Clues shows, which received 3 wins and 30 nominations, NY Times awards and award winning show.

Early life

Rivera was born in Newark, N.J. Currently resides in Hollywood, F.L. the daughter of Nilda Lopez,
a Hispanic cosmetologist and Rafael Rivera Sr., a Hispanic entrepreneur from Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
Rivera’s maternal grandparent’s are from Spain and Puerto Rico. On her father’s side, she is descended
from a prominent family in Puerto Rico. Rivera has an older brother Rafael, a younger brother Manuel,
adopted little sister Alexis and (by father only) brother Richard, sister Jajaira and Yazaida.
Rivera lived in West Orange N.J. until age eighteen, where she took art and writing classes at an art gallery
 nearby. She frequently wrote poetry and did canvas art for much of her childhood. Rivera studied art
as a child and also taking small parts in any production.

Rivera attended West Orange High School for a short period: Later attending and graduating from Florida
School of Excellence. Rivera participated in high school theater productions, art, photography and fashion
design. Rivera enrolled in the University of Metaphysical Science in California 2004. Prior to this, she
worked as a bartender while pursuing an acting career. She went into Manhattan daily to pursue
auditions and supported herself with a variety of odd jobs, such as photography and makeup.

Rivera later completed her coursework and was awarded a degree from University of Science Ca.
currently furthering her education with a psychology degree. She is fluent in Spanish and intermediate in
several languages. 

Career

Modeling

At 16, she began her career as a model. Rivera first modeling job was for a catalog. Following many pageants and fashion shows. She modeled for various photographers and companies. She modeled for companies such
as ESPN, Pepsi, Herbal Essence, Natural Awakenings, Coors Light and Budweiser. She was featured
on the cover New Times. Cover Model Coffee Shop Robbery.

Acting

While in New York, Rivera took acting classes at HB Studios and various other acting schools. She had
appeared in several student films and had later landed roles in several Off – Off-Broadway plays. Rivera’s
performance brought other offers to expanding in her roles: TV. Soap Opera, In Our World (1996),
Rosebay N.Y. T.V. (1998). After filming the TV shows, Rivera traveled into Los Angeles and was cast
in a series of one big role and small roles in several independent films as well as in the lead role.
However, the agent was not legit and Rivera went back to N.Y. to continue her career.
She later appeared in several films such as Love + (Me) 3 (2000), Lying Beside You (2001),
It’s Joe Time (2002), Meet Joe (2002) The Movie, El Vacilon (2005), Carlito’s Angel’s,
Making The Movie T.V. Show and The Coffee Shop Robbery.

One of Rivera’s notable T.V appearances was in Blue’s Clues and Rosebay N.Y. Show. 
This role led to her break-through performance in production. She published her first book in the
 late 1990s, carrying of successes, including taking an active part of various roles producing,
directing, photography, makeup artist and writer.

Rivera was selected as one of Rosebay N.Y. most prestigious actors. She was presented Award for
Excellence at LCD Studios. Award winner as the producer of the show In Our World which aired
on channel 34.

Rivera received recognition as a Hollywood Celebrity: on Hollywood Updates. 

 Entrepreneurship

Rivera currently published her own entertainment magazine for rising artist “Bout Me”, certified acting
coach and author of several books. Furthermore, working on a Metaphysical Center for human
development. She also has made appearances in mentoring as an advocate for people of all age groups.
Rivera is working on a spiritual book titled (The Unity of One Split Power).
Rivera’s current books out, A Rainbow Behind a Shadow, Dasper, Bed Wetting Betty, Artistic
Expressions, Insolent Un-silenced Voices, A Mind Recovered, Authentic Life Purpose and more.

Personal life

Rivera married actor/model and motorcycle builder Blye Gonzalez June 07, 2007. 
Rivera’s comment on her marriage:
She claims they met in a dream, prior to actually meeting in person. Then they met at a gas station.
 They exchanged love letters and phone calls for sometime before committing to meeting again in person. 
Rivera had a baby boy at Women and children’s hospital in Lafayette, La. Delivered
By Doctor D. Robinson & Midwife Lynette Robinson. March 11, 2009, weight in at 6lbs 15oz,
length 20.5, 12:57pm. Keanu Blye Gonzalez, Natural Labor…

Religion

Rivera does not believe in religion. 
Rivera’s Comment on religion: She believes in the word of God, freedom of believing in all religions
which equal one, a higher power of spirit. All religions equal one word – God or the energy of a
higher power source. She believes Healing is established through universal source. 

Filmography

Actress:

   1. Vacilón: The Movie, El (2005) …. Girlfriend
   2. Blue’s Clues: Meet Joe! (2002) (V) …. Steve’s Friend
   3. It’s Joe Time! (2002) (V) …. Steve’s friend
   4. Lying Beside You (2001) …. Clarissa
   5. Love = (Me)^3 (2000) …. Monica’s Script double

Make-Up Department:

   1. Carlito’s Angels (2003) (V) (makeup artist) (photographer)

Awards

2009 Mrs.Queen OF Pink (awarded medal, together we can)
2008 Ms. Gasparilla Royalty
2008 Barbizon Miss Congeniality 
2007 Miami Herald Featured Artist
1990-2008 Editor’s Choice Awards
2006 Cover Girl Bout Me Magazine 
2006 Miami Herald Convention
2005 Rukira Fashions 
2005 Cover Girl Rukira 
2005 Cover Girl Coffee Shop Robbery
2003 Most Photogenic Award
2000 Modeling Beauty Award
1995-1998 Editor’s Choice Award
1998-2007 Poetry Awards
1999 T.V. Soap Opera Front Cover Queens N.Y.
2005-2007 Article Awards
2004 Photographer/Editor In Chief Lokera Magazine
1998 Bud Girl 
1998 Swimwear Calendar
1997 Swimwear Competition Florida
1997 Miss Front Cover “Rainbow Behind a Shadow”
1997 Model of the Month May
1996 Miss Budweiser
1996 Most Photogenic Award 
1995 Miss Coors Light
1994 Pepsi Promo & Commercial
1994 Miss Most Photogenic, L,C,D.
1993 Miss Fitness M.Beach Wear

References

http://www.cicerivera.com
http://www.boutmehealing.com
http://www.hollywoodupclose.com
http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Behind-Shadow-Cice-Rivera/dp/1403301239
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/U10610477
http://www.librarything.com/author/riveracice
http://www.picable.com/photographers/Cice%20Rivera.618
http://community.fordmodels.tv/profile/CiceRivera
http://www.missonline.com/profile/CiceRivera
http://hollywood.premiere.com/search-cice%20rivera
http://www.socyberty.com/writers/Cice%20Rivera.618

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H.E.A.L Program

H.E.A.L: Bout Me Healing (BMH) is a holistic wellness and coaching, and counseling therapeutic organization dedicated to guiding individuals through the HEAL Model — Holistic Empowerment and Awakening for Life. Unlike conventional programs that focus on ongoing “fixing” or therapy, BMH celebrates finite healing, preparing participants to live fully and purposefully.

The HEAL program combines mental health, addiction recovery, and or spiritual growth into a 52-week structured curriculum, delivered through a combination of in-person coaching, online sessions, workshops, retreats, and educational products. The program also includes a tiered certification system for Mentor Coaches (MC), Professional Coaches (PC), Therapy Coaches (TC), and Advanced Trainers (AT), allowing graduates to progress from participants to leaders and instructors within the BMH framework.

BMH also offers the HEAL App, providing guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, session tracking, and access to certification materials.

The company’s vision is to create a global network of certified coaches delivering high-quality, evidence-informed, and spiritually grounded wellness programs, helping individuals move from healing to truly living.

Organization 

Founded over 20 years ago in Florida, BMH has expanded its reach to multiple states, offering a combination of coaching, therapeutic, and spiritual services. The organization is built on the philosophy that healing is finite, and readiness for life is the ultimate goal.

Empower individuals to achieve holistic wellness, self-awareness, and life mastery through structured programs and certified coaching.

A network of BMH-certified coaches and trainers delivering transformative wellness programs globally.

BMH operates as an educational organization and as a wellness service provider. Programs are offered in-person, online, and through the HEAL App, with additional revenue streams from retreats, books, courses, and institutional partnerships.

The HEAL Model

HEAL = Holistic Empowerment and Awakening for Life

Core Philosophy:

   •   Healing is finite, not endless.

   •   Integrates mind, body, and spirit to prepare individuals to live fully.

   •   Focuses on awareness, transformation, and readiness, not perpetual repair.

Core Pillars

1.Holistic – Full mind-body-spirit integration.

2.Empowerment – Provides education and tools to take control of life.

3.Awakening – Encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and spiritual growth.

4.Life – Emphasizes applying lessons and living fully beyond the healing phase.

Program Goals

   •   Build mental resilience and emotional intelligence.

   •   Support addiction recovery and sustainable sobriety.

   •   Promote self-awareness, purpose, and alignment with inner values.

HEAL MAPSS Framework

HEAL MAPSS = Meditation, Awareness, Positive Psychology, Stoicism, Self-Mastery -With a taste of Jungian Psychology

The 52-week program is divided into four certification tiers, each building upon the previous:

1.Weeks 1–12: Mentor Coach Tier (MC)

      •   Ages 15+.

      •   Introduces foundational HEAL principles, meditation, journaling, positive psychology, Stoicism, and reframing limiting beliefs.

      •   Weekly components: case studies, mantras, mindfulness scripts, practical exercises, reflection prompts, and coach guidance.

2.Weeks 13–24: Professional Coach Tier (PC)

      •   Completion of MC program required.

      •   Participants gain advanced coaching skills, communication techniques, and applied HEAL MAPSS exercises.

      •   Eligibility: 1 year of experience or verified professional work with BMH plus recommendations.

3.Weeks 25–36: Therapy Coach Tier (TC)

      •   Only licensed and insured therapists qualify.

      •   Integrates HEAL principles into therapeutic practice, using case studies, meditation scripts, and reflective exercises tailored to professional therapy.

4.Weeks 37–52: Advanced Trainer Tier (AT)

      •   Open to PC and TC certified coaches.

      •   Eligibility: 5 years verified experience or 1 year with BMH plus proof/recommendations.

      •   Focuses on teaching HEAL principles, curriculum delivery, coaching other coaches, and leading retreats or institutional programs.

Products and Services

BMH offers a range of integrated services:

   •   Certification Programs: MC, PC, TC, AT.

   •   Coaching Sessions: 1:1, group, and institutional coaching.

   •   HEAL App: Access to meditations, mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, and certification content.

   •   Workshops & Retreats: In-person and virtual immersive experiences.

   •   Books & Online Courses: Educational content aligned with HEAL principles.

   •   Institutional Programs: Tailored programs for schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and corporations.

It’s not Bout us it’s Bout you = Bout Me.

Founder & Clinical Director

Cice Rivera, PhD, CAP – Taking pride in counseling and the arts, but more so in developing a sense of self – worth. No matter what: uplifting the spirits of others. My goal toward establishing this human developmental center is in order to help heal the world with natural medicine and educating individuals whom acquire the mysteries of the mind.  My purpose as a Florida State Board Certified Counselor, author focused on children books, poetry, art and self -improvement is in hopes to serve as an inspirational role model in human developmental growth. My education/certifications and degrees include, but not limited in Human Development, Mental Health Counselor, Academy of Addiction Professionals, American Psychological Assoc., School of Prophecology.  I have been involved in self – improvement & arts for over 20 years. I constantly strive to improve my communication skills and maintain my reputation as a role model, in doing so: I am an enthusiastic motivational speaker and mentor as an advocate for individuals of mental anguish. I am certain with a firm purpose and a single dream one can reach ultimate determined accomplishments, I have a firm purpose followed by a DREAM.

Determination=Reality-Establishing-Adamant-Motivated=Dream

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Law of Attraction

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The Psychology of Recovery: A Journey Through Research and Practice in Forensic Psychiatry

Journal of Psychology, Recovery, and Forensic Research

Volume 1, Issue 5

The Psychology of Recovery: A Journey Through Research and Practice in Forensic Psychiatry

Author: Diane Geford
Editor in Chief: Cice Rivera, MS, PhD, CAP
Publisher: Bout Me Healing

Peer-Reviewed By:
Dr. Rachel Simmons, PhD – Forensic Psychology
Dr. Daniel Moreno, PhD – Clinical Psychology

Abstract

This article explores the intersection of psychology, recovery, and forensic psychiatric research through the lens of personal and professional experience. It highlights the complexities of human behavior, the challenges of addiction and mental illness, and the importance of evidence-based interventions in forensic and clinical settings. Drawing on historical and contemporary research, as well as firsthand clinical experiences, this paper illustrates the transformative potential of integrating psychological science with recovery-oriented practices in real-world forensic contexts.

Keywords

Psychology; recovery; forensic psychiatry; mental health; addiction; clinical research; human behavior

  1. Introduction

The fields of psychology and forensic psychiatry are deeply interconnected. Understanding human behavior in both clinical and judicial contexts requires a nuanced approach, integrating research evidence, clinical observation, and recovery principles. Recovery-oriented practice emphasizes personal agency, resilience, and holistic care, which are essential when working with populations affected by mental illness, addiction, and systemic stressors (Davidson et al., 2007).

  1. Foundations in Research and Clinical Observation

In forensic psychiatric settings, research informs intervention strategies for patients with mental health disorders who are also navigating legal systems. Studies on risk assessment, recidivism, and therapeutic modalities provide a framework for effective care (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). Observational experience, however, is equally critical: clinicians witness the lived realities of trauma, addiction, and mental illness in ways that statistics alone cannot capture.

  1. Integrating Recovery Principles

Recovery in psychology is both an individual and systemic process. Key principles include:
   •   Hope and empowerment: Fostering belief in one’s capacity for change (Slade, 2009).
   •   Strengths-based approaches: Identifying and leveraging personal and environmental strengths to promote functional recovery.
   •   Evidence-based interventions: Utilizing therapies such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to facilitate healing.

When applied in forensic contexts, these approaches require careful balancing of legal obligations, public safety, and patient-centered care.

  1. Case Reflections and Insights

Clinical experiences reveal patterns consistent with research findings:
   •   Patients with dual diagnoses (e.g., mental illness and substance use) often demonstrate high vulnerability to stress and recidivism without supportive interventions (Mueser et al., 2003).
   •   Structured programs combining therapy, psychoeducation, and social support enhance compliance and recovery outcomes.
   •   Observing patient transformations highlights the power of resilience, personal commitment, and therapeutic alliance.

These insights reinforce the need to integrate research with practical interventions that respect both science and humanity.

  1. The Transformative Role of Research in Practice

Research in psychology and forensic psychiatry is not purely academic—it directly shapes patient care. Evidence-based practices improve recovery outcomes, inform policy, and guide ethical decision-making. Conducting research alongside clinical practice allows for continual refinement of interventions and a deeper understanding of human behavior under stress, trauma, and societal pressures.

  1. Conclusion

The journey of integrating psychology, recovery, and forensic psychiatric research is ongoing and multidimensional. Bridging research and practice empowers clinicians to foster recovery, resilience, and well-being in challenging populations. This article demonstrates that psychological science, when applied with empathy and rigor, can transform lives and systems—and that ongoing exploration in forensic psychiatric research remains essential for advancing both individual and societal mental health.

References

Andrews, D. A., & Bonta, J. (2010). The psychology of criminal conduct (5th ed.). Routledge.

Davidson, L., O’Connell, M. J., Tondora, J., Styron, T., & Kangas, K. (2007). The top ten concerns about recovery encountered in mental health practice. Psychiatric Services, 58(5), 640–645.

Mueser, K. T., Noordsy, D. L., Drake, R. E., & Fox, L. (2003). Integrated treatment for dual disorders: A guide to effective practice. Guilford Press.

Slade, M. (2009). Personal recovery and mental illness: A guide for mental health professionals. Cambridge University Press.