Trauma is a word that is used more and more, to describe a variety of experiences. The definition I use most often with my clients is something happens that threatens our sense of safety, and we feel powerless in the face of this threat.
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What would it be like, instead, to cultivate trust? To believe that we are inherently trustworthy, and that others are as well? To believe that conflict can be safe, and that it is possible to have difficult conversations where everyone feels heard?
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Saying yes to me is an important part of my journey, and one that I get to continue to refine. In each stage of life, new roles and requests provide the opportunity for me to deepen my skill set in this area.
Somatic is one of those buzz words that’s being used a lot these days. But what does it mean, and why is it being used in counseling spaces?
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Finding the right counselor can be tricky. Sometimes, the biggest hurdle is simply finding someone with an opening. Other times, the challenge lies in finding someone who has the skills to really support you in what you are working with. If you have a history of trauma, it is especially important to find a counselor
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As a counselor, one of my primary values is supporting the whole person – including their sexuality. Counseling involves developing a relationship of trust and opening yourself to a stranger in vulnerable ways. It’s critical for me that clients know it is safe to bring all of themselves into the room with me.
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One of the scariest things in the world can be letting someone really see us. Especially when we’ve been abused, assaulted, or harmed in any way.
Telling Our Stories Read More »
This month I’ve decided to share some of the aspects about the ways I show up in my work that you may otherwise not see. There is so much that is tumultuous this time of year, December seems like a good month to break from the normal formatting and be a little more off the
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I often talk with my clients about the idea of befriending ourselves. Perhaps this is something that comes easily to you, or perhaps it’s something you’ve never considered. For people who come to me for counseling, I find it’s often a large piece of the work we do together. As with so many things in
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One of my favorite researchers, Brené Brown, likes to use Harry Potter as an example for talking about shame. In her book Daring Greatly, she writes, “Sirius told Harry to listen to him very carefully, then he said, “You are not a bad person. You’re a very good person who bad things have happened to.
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