Well we turned the clocks back an hour this week, and, if you're like me, your energy levels are gradually dwindling alongside the decreasing daylight hours. A note about seasonal depression Seasonal changes in mood and energy are natural and don't necessarily need to be pathologized. That said, as with just about anything there is a spectrum of experience here. Some people experience slight seasonal changes that are mildly annoying, while others experience debilitating sympt

A few years ago I was at a trauma-informed yoga workshop with about 15 other yoga teachers. One woman opened up to the rest of the group about her past experience of being in an abusive relationship and her continued struggles to find healing. Another woman, very well intentioned I'm sure, responded to her that she just needs to "let it go." She proceeded to monologue about how we cause ourselves unnecessary suffering by holding onto past experiences, and we just need to let

I'm setting out to answer two really big questions about holistic body-oriented therapy: why do we need it and what does it actually look like? (Hint: it's not just rolling around in essential oils for an hour.) I've found that one of the biggest barriers to people seeking therapy that incorporates the body is that it feels weird and mysterious. It makes sense, I mean showing up to therapy is already incredibly vulnerable and courageous. Many people don't want to add the unce

I'm setting out to answer two really big questions about holistic body-oriented therapy: why do we need it and what does it actually look like? (Hint: it's not just rolling around in essential oils for an hour.) A quick note about language: terms like body-centered therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and body-oriented therapy are typically used interchangeably. They all refer to talk therapy, or psychotherapy, that is holistic in nature and uses the body as a vehicle for healing