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Holding Liminal Space with Grace and Compassion
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26, 2024 struck home for me quite literally, as I grew up in the area and Baltimore is still my family’s home. When events like this occur and I sense an emotional response in myself, I tend to look for meaning. That…
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Take Care of Yourself to Heal the World
From Ordinary to Reciprocity How many times in our day-to-day interactions, friendly conversations, or ordinary exchanges, do we utter the phrase “take care”? For me personally, the phrase “take care” is one I frequently use at the close of interactions with others. It has meaning. When I say it, I mean it literally. I want…
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The Best Gift for Our Children
On a recent walk with my children, my daughter picked up this nature object and began exploring it with the curiosity and openness that toddlers so eloquently model for us grown-ups. She asked many thoughtful questions and I did my best to provide answers. It was just a walk near the woods, and yet it…
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The Gifts of Grief: Nature’s Healing Presence
On an ordinary Monday morning in February, I woke up, had breakfast with my family, bundled up, took my children outside to play, and read an article in the New York Times that I thought “Oh, Granny will enjoy this story.” Not five minutes later, I received a phone call from my mother that my…
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Mindful New Beginnings: Setting Intentions for Mental Wellness in 2024
In the space between holidays, if you’re finding yourself making a list of resolutions: **Please, put down the pen (or keyboard)** Give this a read first… Wishing you and yours a deeply restorative winter season and a fresh perspective this coming new year!
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Changing Perspectives, Embracing Seasons
When we spend more intentional time in nature, we begin to notice more. It’s as if our world expands. Suddenly, we recognize subtleties, we notice the comings and goings of other species and other life forms. We see and experience the moods of the natural world. We might even develop empathy for Mother Nature, sensing…
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Renew in Nature: Pausing to Reflect and Redirect Energies in Daily Life
While well known as a time for practicing gratitude, November is also a time of natural slowing which contributes to reflectiveness for many of us. Following nature’s rhythms, this offers an opportunity to intentionally pause, reflect, and redirect our energies in daily life. One key to unlocking the power of reflection is allowing the space…
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10 Ways Nature Improves Your Perinatal Therapy Experience
As pregnancy unfolds, integrating the therapeutic influence of nature offers numerous benefits for expectant mothers. The inherent connection between the natural world and the perinatal experience presents a profound opportunity to enhance well-being. I have witnessed this firsthand as a nature-loving mother of two, as well as, while walking alongside perinatal therapy clients. Let’s explore…
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Flourish in Motherhood: Harnessing Self-compassion through Nature
Connecting with Mother Nature On a cloudy and breezy fall morning, I recently had the privilege of facilitating a workshop on self-compassion in motherhood. Located at a flourishing community garden, the grass still wet from the prior night’s rain, Mother Nature offered an expansive space for participants to be fully present and learn about self-compassion…
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The Wisdom of Water: Balancing Persistence and Stillness
You’ve probably heard the phrase “A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence” (Jim Watkins). At first glance, this sentiment often evokes notions of strength, determination, and the resilience needed to overcome obstacles on the path to success. It conjures feelings of empowerment, the drive to achieve our…
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Rest and Reciprocity as Nature Intended: Easing Overwhelm in Parenthood
Embracing the Present Moment As I sit here, writing this blog post, I find myself bathed in the gentle warmth of the sun’s rays streaming through the window. The soft, soothing sound of ocean waves and the comforting aroma of a fall-scented candle create a tranquil backdrop. Taking a slow sip of my morning coffee,…
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Discovering Renewal: Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature Therapy
I want to commence this blog post with an emphatic proclamation: “THERAPY ROCKS!” It comes as no surprise that, as a mental health therapist, I wholeheartedly endorse it. Unapologetically, I often refer to myself as a cheerleader for therapy. I believe that everyone can find some degree of benefit from engaging in therapy and therapeutic…
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