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Summer is Here!

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I’m fresh from vacation and still feeling that beachy vibe; relaxed, go-with-the-flow, do what feels good and not quite sure what day or time it is. What is clear…is it’s Summer! Monday marked the first day of Summer—with the beautifully transformative energy of the Summer Solstice. Can you believe we are officially halfway through 2021?!? […]

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Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

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Choosing Happiness:  Healthy Boundaries One of the things that can directly impact our happiness is how healthy our boundaries are with ourselves and others. What are boundaries?  Simply put, boundaries are where I end, and you begin.  Our boundaries can be physical, emotional/mental, and even be spiritual in nature.  They are where we “draw the […]

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Calming the Monkey Mind: Breathwork and Meditation

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I had a little bit of Monkey Mind today.  A little bit turned into a big Monkey Mind.  What is Monkey Mind?  Monkey Mind is a Buddhist term meaning unsettled or restless, using the analogy of the busyness of a monkey—chattering away and jumping from branch to branch.  Sometimes our mind can feel this way […]

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Supporting BLM: First Steps for Social Justice

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Generally, in traditional talk therapy, the client isn’t allowed a bird’s eye view of the therapist’s inner dialogue or mindset.  As most of you know, I am not a traditionalist when it comes to therapy.  For transparency, trust building and fostering a solid working relationship, I do believe it is important to allow my clients […]

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