Breathe in Beauty: An Exercise for Healing from Trauma & Abuse
Here in the Pacific Northwest fall is here in all her glory. Trees are changing into ballgown dresses of yellows, oranges and crimson reds. Some are adorned in tiny purple and red berries, it is stunningly beautiful. The air is
Use Art to Reconnect with Your Light
My friend and colleague, Courtney Armstrong is a Rapid Resolution Therapist and this post was inspired by working with her. In Rapid Resolution Therapy they use a guided imagery process to reconnect to your
“I know it’s irrational, but I can’t stop feeling this way.”
Do you ever feel nagging self-doubt or insecurity that you know is irrational, yet can’t seem to turn off? Often it is because we are still carrying around what I call a negative embodied
I deserved it: How I blamed myself for my abusive relationship
To be completely transparent this is not the easiest subject for me to write about. I am pushing beyond my edge of comfort, as I have a sneaking suspicion that I am not alone;
Emotionally Abusive Relationships
Recently I was sitting in a Starbucks catching up on my e-mail when it became impossible not to overhear the conversation happening in such close proximity at the next table. A young couple was
It’s A Body Thing
There’s something the body does that reflects what the nervous system does – a reflex, in response to a trigger. I’d like to explore this with you. When a person encounters a trigger, the
How Rapid Resolution Therapy Helps Heal Trauma
Have you ever heard of Rapid Resolution Therapy? Probably not. Honestly, before I serendipitously landed in a training, I had never heard of it either. Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a strengths based, dynamic,
We Are All Doing the Best We Can
The topic of perfectionism has come up quite a bit in my office lately. This idea about wanting to be perfect or get the best score, best grades, or be the best parents runs
Mountain Meditation: A Pillar of Hope
Today I offer you a mountain blessing and meditation to help light your way. Mountain is fully aware that she can weather any storm that passes around her. She is powerfully still, strong, gentle,
How EFT Helps in Releasing Trauma
This week we will be exploring a healing modality that mixes affirmations and acupressure points which help in releasing trauma. EFT (aka Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping) is an excellent tool to use to
The One Decision That Saved My Life – Healing From Depression
I spent Halloween ’11 in mental hospital. Well, technically, it was a “Medical Center for Behavioral Health.” But, because I keep it real, we were all sorts of crazy up in there. The staff
How Art Therapy Helps Heal Trauma
Today we will be exploring how art therapy is affective at helping with processing trauma whether you have unresolved trauma or a diagnosis of PTSD. Art making and art therapy allow people to express themselves
I AM ENOUGH
Enough. The dictionary defines it as “to the required degree, or extent”. What is the required degree though? The synonyms are varied, and mean different things, not the same thing, and synonyms are meant
How Gratitude Helped Me Heal From Sexual Trauma
I’m not someone who believes that everything happens for a reason or that we need to be grateful for everything. Horrible, tragic, unthinkable things happen to people and children around the world everyday and
It’s never too late: Old dogs can heal
I have heard so many people say things like, “It’s too late for me to heal what happened” and “There’s no one who could help me” or “I’m too old to get help for
I AM A ROCKSTAR
DEAR ROCKSTARS OF THE WORLD Listen Up! We are not victims in distress, we are amazing and inspiring survivors, yes you! The ones that have suffered through immeasurable pain, heartbreak, childhood miseries, rape, abuse,
The Silver Space
We are all familiar with the space of uncertainty, where nothing is quite decided, it’s neither black nor white- it’s gray. This space is often uncomfortable and confusing. Our natural inclination is to make
I’m here to call out the psychiatric diagnosis of victims of sexual abuse and violence.
It’s time to stop the practice of diagnosing humans with psychiatric labels and allow them to naturally experience distress, trauma and shock when they are abused and violated by another human being. I want
Exploring Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a completely passive, quieting, deeply nourishing, and supportive practice of yoga using all sorts of props – bolsters, blankets, pillows, straps, yoga eggs, blocks, even chairs, and the wall. The practice
Embracing Fearlessness
It seems almost ironic that you can be perceived as a fearless warriors but still feel fearful and scared inside. That we are Rockstars, even though sometimes we might not always feel worthy of such a title?
Dear Worry
Dear worry: We need to talk. I think I am finally ready to call it quits. No, this isn’t like the last hundred times when I pushed you away and then came running back to
Feeling Love
When I was 19, shortly after my date rape and subsequent abusive relationship I felt that that I could no longer feel my body. I remember a specific moment when I good friend of
Hello World!
Before I even begin, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for finding your way here. Thank you for supporting and inspiring me every day. And thank you for