What is Creative Survival
With all the stressful things going on in the world, it’s really hard on our mental health to be isolated, or disconnected. Individual therapy is really helpful and important, but… Read more »
What is EMDR
If you are interested in EMDR therapy, you probably have a lot of questions about how it works. I won’t be able to address all the details in this post… Read more »
Pete Walker’s 13 Steps
This recording is the list of 13 Steps for Helping Yourself Manage an Emotional Flashback, an excerpt from Complex PTSD, From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker. You can find… Read more »
Why breathing exercises sometimes don’t work
(Note: if you have chronic health issues that impact breathing, this post may not apply to you. Vagus nerve approaches might be more helpful when you are trying to practice… Read more »
Some Favorite Guided Meditations
Mindfulness and meditating are not cure-all activities. But, these practices can be a great help toward navigating your stressors and mental health differently. There is so much evidence out there… Read more »
Photovoice as healing social action
In 2015 I coordinated a photovoice project called Work Through my Lens. The participants were low wage workers here in Missoula, Montana. They used cameras and storytelling to create a… Read more »
Zines as art therapy and social activism
Zines are publications that you make yourself, and copy on a photocopier. They have existed for decades, and they have a history of being political, subversive, fun, artful, and most… Read more »