My intention is to share, inspire, educate and help others understand trauma. And to help others move through trauma so they can live a more meaningful life.   Let me begin by saying trauma doesn’t have to mean the Big “T” trauma e.g. war, rape etc.   Did you know that even an administrative staff […]

I was reflecting on the fact that we often hear or tell our selves “be kinder to yourself, love yourself more”. Yet it only feels like words, it feels hard to actually do and more like a bandaid that keeps falling off! I realized that if we don’t address the underlying issues of self-judgement, self-hatred, guilt, […]

I never thought I’d leave my stable job as an occupational therapist at a local hospital. But a year and half ago I did. Partly because my body didn’t give me much of a choice. Nor did I feel I’d receive the support I needed at that time in that setting. So I moved away […]

We all want to be happy right now. Yet you say you will be happy when…. You get that job you want You earn a certain amount of income You have the house you have always wanted You have been on that trip you have always desired When you are more healthy When your friend, […]

Occupational Therapy and Shifting Your Mindset: A Marriage Made in Heaven. As an occupational therapist I help clients do and be the things they want to in life. From hesitating to saying what you want to say, to clearly communicating your needs and setting boundaries. From lacking confidence or fearing being judged in relationships, to feeling […]