Storying: Playfulness and Wonder
In her book Writing the Natural Way, Gabriele Lusser Rico introduced the concept of “clustering” also known as “webbing,” as a creative technique to return to the playfulness and wonder of childhood storying. Traditional schooling programs our brains to write in a prescribed way that follows a sequence of events. When writing for school we write from the […]
Ring In The New And Ring Out The Old
Hello to everyone! Welcome to 2025 and all the possibilities it holds!! Many of us begin our New Year by enthusiastically writing our resolutions. Resolutions can provide energy and motivation as we stand on the precipice of a new year. Each year many believe that this time will be different, this will be the year that […]
More than just sweating
Exercise is more than just sweating it is critical for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. When you move your body, this activates your brain to release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals improve depression, anxiety and trauma. They also improve memory because your emotional state is now regulated creating a more conducive brain space to […]
ART FOR HEALING
Art can provide the boundaries for intense and chaotic feelings, creating safety for them to be expressed in their “bigness”. Art can also be a fun way to bring family members together. It enlivens us, energizes us and is a playful way to explore ourselves. No one needs to possess great talent to do art. Art […]
Intro To Writing for Healing
This blog will offer writing prompts to support you in exploring yourself and the world around you. Many of us have allowed our ideas, thoughts and imaginations to be imprisoned, justified by the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Writing is a wonderful way to put those thoughts somewhere and allow them to be […]