October 2023 Newsletter
In this newsletter: feeling your feelings, psychedelic assisted therapy, and very exciting practice updates!
Just like that, Summer is slipping away and Autumn is arriving.
When I reflect on the themes that have emerged through the past few weeks, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and warmth for the work that happens in therapy. This month’s theme is one that to me, leans on the human experience as a whole: let yourself feel your feelings.
Therapy Theme
Many conversations I have with my clients (and sometimes with myself) involve statements like, “I wish I wasn’t feeling this way”, or “I wish this was easier”. And yet, the human emotional experience is full of a vast range of feelings, not just the easy or pleasant ones.
People in general want to avoid discomfort (of course). This checks out - who wants to be uncomfortable on purpose? But sometimes, discomfort is unavoidable. When a relationship ends, or a loved one dies, or...
May + June 2023 Newsletter: Giving Grace, Setting Intentions, and Living Aligned with Your Values
Welcome to this edition of my monthly newsletter! Maybe you noticed, maybe not, that I’m combining May and June’s newsletter. I think this is an excellent reminder for you (and definitely for me), that I’m human and sometimes life gets in the way. In May, the things that got in my way, in the best way, were: my first week back in school, preparing for and leading a workshop, and a girl’s weekend at the beach. And now that we’re well into June, life looks like getting swept up into Summer, playing in my garden, and spending precious time with friends and family.
Therapy Theme
Getting swept up in Summer feels beautifully woven into this newsletter’s therapy theme: how can you live with intention? What does it mean to live a life that is aligned with your values? When I think about these ideas for me and this newsletter specifically, my intention is to connect with you, share resources, and let you in on what’s going on in my world. And when I...
