The One Thing You’re Missing When it Comes to Boundaries
Introduction So, you know you need to set boundaries, but let's face it, it's easier said than done. Don't worry, you're not alone in this struggle. Boundaries can be a real challenge, both for the giver and the receiver. But fear not, my friends, because I've got...
Creating Healing Change with The Power of the 1 Degree Shift
Introduction Picture this: a pilot sets a course for a specific destination, but accidentally inputs a course that's just 1 degree off. Doesn’t seem like much, right? But over time, this tiny error means they’ll end up miles away from where they intended to be. This...
Why Happiness is NOT a Healthy Healing Goal
Introduction Alright, folks, let's get real. If your ultimate goal in life is to "just be happy," you might be barking up the wrong tree. Don’t get me wrong, happiness is great – it’s like the emotional equivalent of a unicorn: rare, magical, and slightly overrated....
Nourishing the Soul for Whole-self Healing
Introduction In our journey toward wellness, we often focus on the physical and mental aspects of health, sometimes overlooking an essential component: the soul. Nourishing the soul is a vital part of complete healing. It's about connecting with our deepest selves and...
Healing the Heart through EFT Tapping
Introduction In the realm of emotional healing, one approach has gained significant attention for its simplicity and effectiveness: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping. This technique, often simply referred to as 'Tapping', combines ancient Chinese acupressure...
Healing the Mind & Body with DBT and EMDR
Introduction In our quest for well-being, we often encounter the intricate relationship between our minds and bodies. Emotional distress doesn't only affect our thoughts and feelings; it often manifests physically, impacting our daily lives. Two powerful therapeutic...
Healing the Body through Somatic Psychotherapy
Introduction Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach during moments of stress, or a sudden headache when overwhelmed? Our bodies often speak the language of our emotions, holding onto our deepest fears, joys, and traumas. When clients say, “but I’m not anxious” I...
Why Do Opposites Attract in the Worst Ways?
...and what can you do instead? Like a magnetic force field pulling you in, or the mosquito drawn to the soft light attached to an electrical coil where it meets its quick demise…you find you’ve developed an attraction for someone who is the ‘opposite’ of what you say...
4 Pillars of Inner Child Healing the Practical Way
Photo credit to my adult daughter who loves her Winnie the Pooh and Madeline inner child prompts! Introduction Hey, look, I understand the pull for self-reflection at the end of a year. I mean, we self-reflect at the beginning of a new week, new month, around...
Love the Wobble: Embracing Productive Struggles for Holistic Healing
Introduction WHY the WOBBLE in life? Well, I was in my good friend Mary Ortenburger’s Yoga class one day, and she encouraged us along the lines of “allow the wobble, it’s how your brain knows where the body is and how to eventually balance itself in space.” It hit...
