Also known as adding balance to the nervous system.

Anyone who has peeked into the world of trauma and the impact on humans knows about triggers and that identifying what your personal triggers are can be helpful in managing your behavioral reactions and regulating your emotional responses.

What we need is to add balance to this system and develop the counterpart of our autonomic nervous system. That’s where “glimmers” come in…

“Self-Care” has become such a buzz word in recent years that I often find people throw it around as if it is just common sense. I recall coming out of grad school with this new term that was often used to shame someone - if you are not mentally well, you are not doing enough self-care. Tsk tsk. So what is this mystical thing that is supposed to magically solve all our problems?

Therapy can be compared to a tree where the level or depth of thetherapy you seek depends on your goals. At different stages in your life or for different concerns or challenges, you may choose to work at different levels of the tree…

Sometimes it's hard to know the difference when something is therapeutic and when it is a form of therapy. And yes, while these things are often very meaningful and healing for people, they should not be confused with therapy. Let’s discuss some key differences.

Trying to understand everyone's training is mind-boggling. Here’s a quick guide on the credentials you’ll see and why it matters…

Is it just me or is finding a therapist and navigating the therapy world a little overwhelming? I hear it all too often from clients, friends and family. They just don't know where to start, who to see and what they need. I am going to try and break it down here as clearly as possible and hopefully this can clarify your options…