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Bridging Differences Finding Common Ground
In the many years working as a psychotherapist and spiritual counsellor the question of belonging has always features prominently in people’s process of healing and growth. We have a basic, innate need to feel that sense of belonging; asserting that we are indeed not alone. Read more >
Oct 02, 2019Connections, Communities and Pleasure
In the many years working as a psychotherapist and spiritual counsellor the question of belonging has always features prominently in people’s process of healing and growth. We have a basic, innate need to feel that sense of belonging; asserting that we are indeed not alone. Read more >
Sep 11, 2019Oh So Human
Last month I had a most embarrassing experience. A friend pointed out to me that the tag line on my website banner, Facebook Page and newsletter heading had a spelling error in it. Well, that line has been there since I updated my website banner maybe a year and a half ago. How many times had I looked at that page and NEVER noticed the error! I could not believe this oversight. Read more >
Aug 13, 2019Taking Stock of Pleasure
At the beginning of the pleasure work I do, I always invite participants to take stock of their current relationship with pleasure. On the homepage of my website, I have a survey called Take your Pleasure Pulse. It’s intended to help you think about pleasure, and your relationship with it, more deeply and broadly. On the survey is a link to what I've named "Pleasure Profiles,” which will help you identify where you are on the continuum of embracing pleasure. Read more >
Aug 08, 2019Embracing Flower Medicine
The other morning as I stepped out my back door, I was greeted by the cool fresh air that announces that summer is just beginning to wane. From somewhere in the neighbourhood, there came a whiff of wood smoke. Immediately, I was transported back to Oaxaca, Mexico and memories of my days spent there over the years escaping the Canadian cold. It's so interesting how memories are connected to our senses - especially smell. The combination of cool, fresh air and wood fire scent immediately brought back memories of my days in Oaxaca, where being a mountainous area, the mornings are always crisp and the scent of wood smoke common. Read more >