Many years ago, I learned a First Nation teaching regarding the times we are living in. The teaching went like this: For a long time, we were sitting on the […]

Nature has always been a source of inspiration, wisdom and meaning-making for me. Two years ago, my partner and I chose to relocate from the city to the Northern Oregon […]

Working within our capacity is an important concept embedded in the Nervous System RESET approach. And yet it is often something we overlook in our daily lives…especially when it comes […]

Many of my clients express frustration when they experience episodes of feeling triggered.  They feel like their bodies have failed them and wonder why they “can’t get their act together.” […]

“Trauma-informed” is a big buzzword these days. Everywhere you look, people are using the term. I am glad this framework is becoming more present in our collective consciousness. And [...]

Resilience is a capacity that we potentiate with lifelong practice.  It is not a fixed characteristic. Resilience is not about pushing through or soldiering on. It represents our ability to […]

Yesterday, this beautiful rainbow graced my morning walk on the beach. These gifts pop up regularly this time of year on the Oregon Coast when the sun unexpectedly breaks through […]

Shame is a powerful emotion that shapes our behaviors and our lives. If any of you have followed Brené Brown’s work, you know she talks about shame in the context […]