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So often when I hear myself saying things to clien

So often when I hear myself saying things to clients I think, “that’s exactly what I also need to do.” Sometimes anxiety brings us to places in our experience where things feel so amped up and scary, and our self-expectations soar into unrealistic places that stress us out more. In those times I find it helpful to come back to self-compassion and talk to myself the way I’d talk to a client. I feel myself breathing easier and slowing down the panic, and remembering to embrace my capable and grounded self. From that place moving forward seems much more doable.

First Day! So proud of my three awesome sons. 8th,

First Day! So proud of my three awesome sons. 8th, 6th, and 3rd this year!

An experiment in family dynamics.

An experiment in family dynamics.

I recently attended a retreat where each woman sai

I recently attended a retreat where each woman said “I am here,” and everyone else said “thank you for being here.” I am here. A lot of times recently between sessions or whenever I have a little down time I am lying in a circular child’s rope swing in our back yard. A good place to think and be and contemplate all the things. Boys are back to school, I’m still doing zoom therapy, and a more rhythmic feel of life is unfolding. I think post-pandemic I’ll be more content with times like sitting in this swing, seeing these moments as the main point, rather than striving for some ultimate understanding, wisdom, or achievement like I’ve spent so much time and energy doing in the past. This is it. Let’s enjoy.

My heart in the form of an 8 year old!! This Birth

My heart in the form of an 8 year old!! This Birthday Boy is such a joy. His entertaining and joyful spirit and his deep sense of compassion encourages us all through the pandemic and reminds us of life and love and how lucky we are to have him in our family. Here’s to hugs and giraffies and dance parties. We all love Zach so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Look at the cutest smiling banana ever. This was a

Look at the cutest smiling banana ever. This was a bday gift from my sweet friend @mfmvandriel that commemorates fun times with friends and unfiltered moments. Here’s to everyone letting their authentic selves shine through today!

Haven’t worn my dobak in quite a while. Today I

Haven’t worn my dobak in quite a while. Today I taught some 3rd grade Girl Scouts to take up some space with their bodies and voices, do some strikes and kicks, and engage with their fears and obstacles. #girlscouts #taekwondo #bodyimage #mentalhealth #selfcare #therapistsofinstagram #facingfears #psychologistsofinstagram

Today’s sunrise outside Zach’s window made me

Today’s sunrise outside Zach’s window made me pause and appreciate before heading into my coffee, breakfast, virtual school and work with clients routine. There’s something about a sunrise or sunset that prompts me to pause as I know it’s only going to last a short time and will soon pass. I’ve been seeking to do the same with my various feeling states lately, and helping others do the same. Noticing, pausing, and appreciating even our less pleasant feeling states teaches us the wisdom we can derive from them. We benefit by pausing and learning because any feeling state will soon pass. Pause and learn, because you will likely find wisdom. #emotionalhealth #psychology #psychologistsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #mentalhealth #spirituality #spiritualjourney #silence

Ive been noticing so many evaluative comments abou

Ive been noticing so many evaluative comments about what is good and what is bad and it seems a more useful question is what is moving us toward integration and what is moving us toward fragmentation? When one part of us or our experience overshadows all the others we move away from wholeness and toward division within and among ourselves. So often client journeys (and my own) are about integration, making connections, and finding a common language between our spiritual, emotional and bodily selves. The more we are open to complexity, the more possibility there is for integration. Where can you make a connection between two different or conflicted parts of yourself? #reflections #spiritualwellness #psychologistsofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #emotionalhealth #upperroombooks #psychology #nondualspirituality

Went on a long hike by myself today on a weekend i

Went on a long hike by myself today on a weekend in the N GA mountains. It feels good to breathe, build a fire, listen to music and podcasts, paint, and journal/reflect. This was what I asked for for Christmas. I can feel in my body the relief of silence, solitude, and time. Hope you’re doing something restorative this weekend too. #mentalhealth #selfcare #hiking #georgiahikers #psychologistsofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #psychology

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