Thank Goodness for Chocolate??!

Thank Goodness for Chocolate??!

Posted on July 2, 2015 Back in my early days of learning Somatic Experiencing, I was also just starting to help my own nervous system. During that time, I actually became more over-sensitive to sounds, light and crowds. Which is why it seems like an odd choice that I...
Part 2: From Calm to Clarity – Reintegration

Part 2: From Calm to Clarity – Reintegration

In part 1, From Chaos to Calm, I talked about how the first step in healing is creating stabilization. Stabilizing symptoms might feel like the end-goal for some, but there’s much more healing that’s possible. In this blog, I’ll tell you what comes next, but I’ll warn...
The Added Dimension Most Therapies Miss

The Added Dimension Most Therapies Miss

Is my winter hibernation over? Might be. Here’s something new for you. Recently I presented to a wonderful group called Help One Child . This group supports families who have adopted or are fostering children. Many of these children were adopted from very difficult...
Riding the Wave of Emotions

Riding the Wave of Emotions

I saw this picture of the warm and wonderful Mr. Rogers and got inspired today. When you share your emotions with a trusted other, do they try to move you out of the emotion? Examples: cheer you up, talk about the problem, find a solution, or worse, ridicule you? It’s...