What to Expect When Starting Therapy: From Consultation to First Session
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What to Expect When Starting Therapy: From Consultation to First Session

Starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions and uncertainty. This post walks you through what to expect when beginning therapy — from a free consultation to the first session — so you can approach the process feeling informed, supported, and grounded. Therapy doesn’t require having it all figured out; it starts with finding a space that feels safe.

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Reflection & Renewal: Preparing for a New Start With Intention
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Reflection & Renewal: Preparing for a New Start With Intention

New beginnings often come with hope — and exhaustion. Whether you’re entering a new month, season, or chapter, reflection and nervous system care can help you start again without burning out. This post explores stress, burnout, and gentle ways to reset with intention.

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Rebalancing the Brain: What a Dopamine Detox Can Teach Us About Real Rest
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Rebalancing the Brain: What a Dopamine Detox Can Teach Us About Real Rest

As the world slows down this November, many of us still feel overstimulated and restless. This month’s blog explores how constant busyness and quick dopamine hits keep our nervous systems on edge — and how a simple “dopamine detox” can help us reconnect with real rest, balance, and presence.

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Grief Beyond Death: The Loss of Land, Culture and Belonging
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Grief Beyond Death: The Loss of Land, Culture and Belonging

Feeling untethered and deeply disconnected? This may be grief rooted in the loss of land and culture. Land and cultural grief is often unspoken, yet it profoundly impacts our well-being. It manifests as a longing for our communities, ancestral ways, traditions, and wisdom—a sorrow shaped by systems of capitalism and oppression.

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