On Therapy, Movement, & Being Human

Blog articles for curious, creative people.

The body, the psyche, and the space between them.

Some experiences are difficult to explain cleanly.

This space is for exploring the overlap between movement, psychotherapy, nervous system patterns, identity, relationality, and the realities of being a person in a body. Some posts may be practical. Some may be reflective. Some may simply stay with a question long enough to notice something new. If something here stays with you, follow that.

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Pain and Movement - How we Talk with our Bodies

Over the years, as I’ve taught movement to a wide variety of people, I have overheard many of the same things repeated. My knees can’t take a long hike anymore. My hip won’t do that. My wrists can’t take that. And so, we simply stop doing those things and blame our bodies for failing us. But what if, by stopping, we are failing our bodies?

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Why Choose a Process Group for Therapy?

Being in pain, emotionally or relationally, is what draws many people to find a therapist. Currently, therapy is enjoying a cultural moment of popularity. You may have heard a version of “everyone needs therapy” or “therapy is for you if you have experienced childhood.” While mostly light-hearted, these prompts speak to those who notice pain in themselves and those around them.

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