Real Talk
To the Mothers Within Us
Mother’s Day is not just for mothers of humans. It’s for all of us. Our cultural relationship to motherhood is complex. In so many ways
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018
It’s almost the end of April – Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And instead of giving facts and figures, I want to speak directly to every
How to be More of Yourself
In my last blog post, I shared a little back story on how I came to view confidence through this lens of being and experiencing
Unequivocally Herself
I have a few thoughts on confidence…. When I was about 23, my boss came out of a meeting and, with a laugh, said, “Sofia*
Bearing Witness to #MeToo
I’ve been a bit stalled on the writing front for the past few months…and I find it kind of fascinating. For a while I felt
7 Tips on How to Be There for People in Crisis
Like so many, my thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Harvey. As the catastrophe continues to unfold people are wondering how to help. Offering
Power Over Versus Power With
As a trauma therapist so much of my work is centered around power. Expanding the idea of power and cultivating personal power. Power Over: The
Stress + The 3 Sisters of Your Brain
For better or for worse, when we get stressed out so many of the activities we associate with being human are out of reach. We
Boundaries as Structures for Freedom
Helping clients tune into, create, strengthen and maintain boundaries is a big part of my work. However, we may actually need to reframe the word
Selling Self-Worth
A couple weeks ago, I was having a bún bowl with my pal, Lauren of Hope and Humor Therapy. Between noodle slurps, we got to talking
Sorting Your Needs Through Ice Cream Goggles
Sometimes life’s a shithead. Handing us one thing after another. Not letting us catch a break. It becomes hard to keep up with basic things
Resilience through Baby Moments of Connection
From Malta, my partner and I headed to Friuli, the region my partner is from, to visit family and attend a wedding. We had to