Dear Reader, It is February when I am sitting down to write this. The light outside my window is bright, but diffused and harsh as it fights its way through heavy cloud cover. I too am feeling heavy...

“Attention seeking.” “Manipulative.” “Difficult.” “Crazy.” These are words I’ve often heard others (even mental health professionals) use when describing someone with an attachment-based trauma...

For all the kids who have bravely and brilliantly helped me understand what it’s like to be them You awaken with a start as an alarm clangs next to your head. Someone turns on the light in your room...

I’ll be honest, I spend more time than I should looking at memes. By nature of my interests, I often get a plethora of therapy related memes. These tend to be some of my favorites because as a...

Before we dive in, I want to let you know that this post touches on the topic of suicide. It is a mere glimpse of my experience, a simplified version of a more nuanced story. I am also just one...

Are you seeking a way to relieve stress, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life? Look no further - massage therapy and bodywork might be the answer you’ve been searching for. In this...

Touch is one of the most elementary tools we have to restore and calm our nervous systems. It is hard to feel embodied if we don’t feel comfortable in our own skin, for many of us finding comfort in...

I tend to get an itch for the outdoors when my life is out of balance. I’ve been found camping in my driveway or racing to catch a sunrise or sunset run or paddle. I recognize this behavior as a...

I have asked or been asked this question 5 times today, and it’s barely 10am. Like most of us, my response is typically some version of “fine” or the peppier version, “great!” or the more honest but...

Parents often feel curiosity and confusion about the play therapy process. If you’ve been to therapy as an adult, you may assume your child’s session will be similar – and that talking with kids is...

A few months before my wedding, my partner and I sat down with our officiants. We were bogged down by the decisions of what chairs to rent, what shoes to buy, and how we were going to get food to...

To all the queer and trans teens out there, just trying to navigate this world: Hey you, Things are scary and infuriating right now. I imagine there are a lot of places and moments where you feel...