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"The Work" in Action
Yesterday, I experienced a "traumatic event". Or, at least, it could have been traumatic - it had all the makings of an experience that...

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Feb 22, 20242 min read
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Right Distance: My Favorite Somatic Tool
In a previous post, I mentioned right distance, and I want to explore this concept a little more because, in my experience, it's one of...

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Aug 10, 20237 min read
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The Principles
In the world of trauma work and "healing" there are countless modalities and frameworks that have been developed. For me, one of the most...

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May 5, 20236 min read
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The Double Bind: I Can't and I Must
Bear with me while I nerd out a little bit in the beginning here: Double binds are one of the most common experiences that clients bring...

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Mar 3, 20234 min read
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Why is Slowness Important?
We're surrounded by urgency. It's everywhere: on our screens, in our media, at work, in our social interactions, and in our bodies. And...

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Feb 10, 20233 min read
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What Does "Support" Even Mean?
"What's feeling supportive right now?" This is one of the most common questions I ask in session with clients. I'll ask this when someone...

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Feb 3, 20233 min read
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Why Somatics?
I am a therapist. And I am deeply skeptical of therapy. I believe in the value of a deeply relational and boundaried space. I believe...

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Nov 13, 20223 min read
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Six Somatic Tools for Being Present
When working with some of our emotions or experiences, we have a lot of protective mechanisms that tell us it isn’t safe to interact with...

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Feb 4, 20227 min read
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