Maya Angelou
I draw upon my clinical training in Narrative Therapy (harnessing the healing power of stories), Response-Based Practice (upholding dignity and the brilliant ways people resist violence, oppression, or humiliation), and Nature-Based Therapy (in-person outdoor therapy that invites Mother Nature as co-therapist). My work most often addresses issues related to trauma, grief, injustice, decolonization, crises of identity, sexuality, and suicidal thoughts. I have extensive experience working with indigenous folks, brain injury survivors, veterans, folks with cerebral palsy, and neurodivergent folks. I also welcome any issue beyond those listed here as my approach is not one size fits all. What you can expect is that I won't use labels or impose an agenda, but rather I will privilege your experiences, expressions, and knowledge to help you forge your own unique path of healing and liberation from that which is troubling you.
Stories can imprison us, or they can set us free. Stories can shape how we move through the world, how we see ourselves, and how we are in relationship with others. The 'Problem Story' is the one that has you stuck and jumps to limiting conclusions about who you are or the life you're living. Often, these conclusions are rooted in the beliefs of the dominant culture (perhaps of family, community, workplace, society and so on). No one's life can be defined by a single story. I work together with people using thoughtfully crafted questions to draw out the lesser-told stories of their lives—stories that speak to their responses to whatever difficulty they are facing, the beliefs they uphold, and what they want to stand for in this world. These are stories that strengthen sense of self and affirm what a person is reaching for in life.
For more information about Narrative Therapy , visit https://dulwichcentre.com.au
For more information about Response-Based Practice, visit https://www.rbpaotearoa.co.nz/about-rbpa.html/
For more information about Nature-Based Therapy, visit https://humannaturecounselling.ca/what-is-nature-based-therapy/
I often engage in the practice of writing therapeutic documents as a way to catch the words and ideas of clients that come about in our sessions. These documents might take the form of a letter or poem and are usually read to the client in a subsequent session. Hearing one's own words in this way can provide clarity, validation, or a sense of empowerment. This practice is also useful to maintain continuity between sessions.
The body has it's own stories to tell. It speaks the language of sensation and tension. Sometimes the body is not a safe place to be and people develop the skill of leaving their bodies. Some people call this skill "dissociation," which could also be considered an active imagination. If you are interested in reclaiming their relationship with your body and/or the present moment, I offer mindfulness and embodied awareness practices. These curated for each individual combining evidence-based practices alongside exploration of existing strengths, resources, and preferences.
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