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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...

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"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...

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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...

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“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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...