Roxy Humphrey
In Praise of Awkward
Yesterday I attempted to make small talk in the change room of my yoga studio with a person who was washing their hands beside me. ...
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Roxy Humphrey
- Aug 28
- 2 min
A metaphor for what happens in therapy from the mountains
I recently went on a backpacking trip that was rather challenging for me - a friend and I hiked to the top of Mount Myra in Strathcona...
Roxy Humphrey
- May 5
- 2 min
Therapy involves change - for the client AND the therapist.
One definition of therapy that I appreciate is the idea that therapy means movement, “movement in relationship towards better...
Roxy Humphrey
- Mar 29
- 2 min
"Would you like to hear my perspective?" Why Rolling Consent Matters.
I often ask for consent (or permission) a lot in counseling when I have thoughts or opinions that I think might be helpful to share. I...
Roxy Humphrey
- Mar 19
- 2 min
What to do with anger?
One emotion that is often very complicated for people, including myself, is anger. Some people will often say they don’t want to be in...
Roxy Humphrey
- Mar 12
- 2 min
“Where do you feel that in your body?”
In my last blog post, I wrote about how I say “That makes so much sense” a lot in counselling. This week, I thought I would share a...
Roxy Humphrey
- Mar 2
- 1 min
Things I say a lot to clients: “That Makes So Much Sense”
Whatever the reason people come to counseling, often it helps to talk to someone who really tries to understand and, in that...
Roxy Humphrey
- Jan 23
- 4 min
Into Flowing Waters: Lifespan Integration Therapy
Lifespan integration is a new form of therapy, approximately twenty years old, that was developed initially by Peggy Pace, a therapist...
Roxy Humphrey
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Therapy and pilates have some things in common.
For the past year I have mostly been going to spin classes as my primary form of exercise. I have loved this for the past while for many...
Roxy Humphrey
- Jan 1
- 4 min
My 2022 Reading list (in no hierarchical order)
I always love it when I hear about books/ideas/art/poems/music that inform and inspire people, so I thought I would take the time at the...
Roxy Humphrey
- Jun 5, 2022
- 5 min
Experiential Practice for Seasons of Uncertainty (3): Journal Prompt from adrienne maree brown
Sometimes, writing can be incredibly helpful as a grounding exercise - especially if the writing orients you toward a new perspective or...
Roxy Humphrey
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
Experiential Practice for seasons of uncertainty (2): A simple stretch to promote regulation.
The following exercise is offered to help you explore fostering a sense of safety within yourself. For anyone navigating uncertainty, the...
Roxy Humphrey
- May 21, 2022
- 2 min
Experiential Art Practice for Navigating Times of Uncertainty
Over the next few posts, I will be offering some experiential practices that might help you in navigating uncertainty. The practice for...
Roxy Humphrey
- May 16, 2022
- 6 min
Are you navigating distressing emotions due to climate change?
I recently wrote a paper on how hospice philosophy can be useful to incorporate in helping people who are experiencing ecological...
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