Part 1: The Wound Begins Father’s Day often brings a mixture of emotions for many of us. For some, it’s a day of celebration and gratitude. For others, it’s a reminder of pain, loss, or unresolved issues. In this three-part series, I share my deeply personal journey of navigating the complex relationship I had with […]
(With or Without CPTSD) Do You Do This? This is SO common. And it’s amplified in my clients who have a history of childhood or adult relational trauma. Often #cptsd clients have been projected upon, gaslit, lied to, betrayed, shocked, abandoned AND then later judged for not having close connections with the people who dump […]
Triggers, trailheads, activation, spiraling, dysregulation, blended, hijacked…. all words to describe something that happens to all of us in life ….” growth opportunities”. In twelve step slang, this is a “FGO” – A FUCKING GROWTH OPPORTUNITY! In this state, through the #ifs lens, you are taken over by a part – some aspect of […]
Sometimes “traditional therapy” doesn’t get you where you want to go. Many healers & seekers know there is more to healing than the “medical model of mental health care” … there are religious, spiritual, mystical, & ancestral traditions that are a lovely antidote for those that seek deeper meaning & healing. I share here about […]
FOR ALL What do I wish for you, my dear clients, friends, mentors, & others that hold space in my heart? To step away from the SHOULDS that you learned & connect with the innate wisdom of your divine essence. To receive love fully from others, I hope, but most importantly, from yourself. All of […]
Do you know HOW to connect with others? With yourself? Do you know WHAT to do to connect? Humans have a primal (survival) need for connection. The quality of our connection with others is determined first by our skill set. Our most intimate relationships will invite us to deepen our connection to self. INTIMACY WITH […]
It Takes A Village I’d like to offer the safety, security, & support needed for helping professionals to find their own healing or growth. Sometimes it takes a village. Do you know the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child”? It originates from an African proverb & conveys the message that it takes […]