The Heart of Dementia

Self Care Practices

I accompanied my mom through the extremely difficult journey of dementia. My mom died 8 years ago. During that time I learned so much about the challenges families face on this journey and I learned even more about love. I had the complex role of caregiver, advocate...

Be Here and Receive

Presence

It’s so easy to busy our minds to the point that we hardly notice that there is a still and quiet background to our existence. I was up at 5 am this morning, which is my favourite time of day. On my way back into the living room with my coffee in hand I noticed the...

A Season for Self-Compassion

Self Care Practices

Do you ever wonder if you’re the only one who finds Christmas hard.  In order for me to celebrate this time of year I have to find a way to move authentically in a way that reflects what matters most to me.  I find it impossible to pretend my way through Christmas. ...

A Different Kind of Looking

Trauma

Often when I am working with clients they ask me, “how do I know what needs my attention when there is so much going on in my life?”. It’s a question that comes from the experience of overwhelm.  The answer is quite simple but it requires a different...

She Teaches Us Tenderness, Patience and Courage

Self Care Practices

When the body is in service to the personal identity; we push it too hard to keep up with a lifestyle we can’t afford; in an attempt to distract we feed it food and substances that the body can’t digest; we impose restrictions on it; we use products and...