I like to point out to my clients, and remind myself, from time to time that breathing is something we are always doing, whether we’re actively noticing it or not. We might think of the breath as a constant, steady friend that we can always turn your attention toward,...
Just as nature circles round, with each season carrying its own tempo and rhythms, so do we. This happens on the level of biological processes, as we move through the phases of sleep or as a person who menstruates’ monthly cycle might impact their mood and energy...
Human beings are wired for connection and safety within relationships. When these needs are dismissed, ignored or we experience physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse within the very relationships that are supposed to bring us a sense of security and joy, our whole...
I’ll never forget my first yoga class. I was a stressed out and harried grad student and decided to go for it despite considering myself highly uncoordinated and inflexible – the class was offered as a part of my school’s gym membership, so what did I have to...
Our bodies are deeply intelligent and geared for survival. In moments of crisis, this can help us to run, fight back, freeze or even check out completely. These are strategies of survival that are very adaptive when there is a real threat present. They allow us to...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “trauma?” Until fairly recently, most people thought of trauma as the exception rather than the rule. Trauma was thought to be tied to terrible events that happen to folks unlucky enough to experience them. In the past...
When you hear the word “creativity,” what comes to mind? For many, images of the creation of something - whether that’s visual art, music or a culinary delight, might arise. In our results-driven world, we are often taught to think of the product, rather than the...
Out of all of the themes that emerge in my work with clients struggling with anxiety and relationship issues, how to set better boundaries is one of the most common. Boundaries are so relevant to how we relate to not just others but also ourselves. For the purpose of...
Gratitude has become a bit of a buzz word in mental health and spiritual circles, and perhaps for a good reason. When we truly embody gratitude - meaning really feeling and experiencing it in our hearts and deep in our bones - we can actually reduce stress and...
I probably don’t need to tell you that taking a vacation can do wonders for your mental health. There is nothing like taking a break from your regular routine and responsibilities to help restore, rejuvenate and offer perspective. I probably also don’t need to...