I wrote previously on my blog about why healing trauma starts with creating safety, and while I think I had some truly valuable insights from an intellectual perspective here, I have so much more to add to this piece on the spiritual side of things. I’ve “worked with” the chakras for over 10 years—but that doesn’t… Continue reading Healing the Lower Chakras: Why trauma healing requires safety above all else
Tag: Mental Health
Free Mental Health Resources – Explore a growing library of free mental health resources created with warmth, care, and lived experience. From journaling tools to skill-building support, this page brings together approachable guidance and gentle encouragement for navigating your mental wellbeing.
Defining Gratitude: What it Is & What It Means To Practice
In a post-neuroscience world, the concept of gratitude has emerged as a powerful force for mental well-being and spiritual growth. While gratitude is often thought to be a simple expression of appreciation, its depth and transformative potential extend far beyond surface-level social niceties. In this exploration, we delve into the multifaceted nature of gratitude, examining… Continue reading Defining Gratitude: What it Is & What It Means To Practice
6 DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills & Journal Prompts
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with Eastern mindfulness principles. One of the core components of DBT is Interpersonal Effectiveness, which plays a crucial role in building and maintaining healthy relationships. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, focusing on 3 core skills (DEARMAN,… Continue reading 6 DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills & Journal Prompts
DBT Wise Mind: What it Means To Me [PDF]
DBT Wise Mind is an important practice in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This practice teaches us to recognize that there are different sides to every issue and situation that we face, and how to walk the middle ground between our emotions and reasonable thought. With this practice, I have been able to recognize the grey… Continue reading DBT Wise Mind: What it Means To Me [PDF]
Sun-Day Studies: Honouring Solar Deities & the Seasons☀️🌞
On Sundays—we study the sun! As some of you may know, I've started using Substack for my philosophy and spiritual writing, as it feels right to have a platform separate from the mental health side of things for this deeper work. I'll still be keeping up my work here-but feel free to tag along with… Continue reading Sun-Day Studies: Honouring Solar Deities & the Seasons☀️🌞

