Author: kaylab009

Start by sitting upright, but not stiff.  Feel the couch or chair gently holding you up.  Now place a hand on your belly, which is an act of acknowledgement and compassion.  We don’t usually connect with our breath this way, using the belly as an access point.  This is especially difficult as women in a … Continue reading Tree mindfulness exercise

Springtime has so many life lessons to offer us.  Things are in bloom, even in places that we wouldn’t expect seedlings to sprout. I believe that nature is our biggest spiritual teacher. Philosophers and writers have often referred to nature as a place to contemplate and witness the miracles of life, death, and re-birth. Our … Continue reading Love grows here

What does it mean to arrive to therapy, both as a client and as a therapist?  I most often try to show up for you as grounded as possible.  This means that I might do some breathing exercises, an energy medicine routine, or simply take a small break that allows my system to clear space … Continue reading Arriving to therapy