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?

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.

There are many considerations in taking on a new participant. Primary amongst them is personality fit. What I have to offer as a therapist means nothing if the participant and I don’t get along. Let’s not mistake this for liking each other, though that helps, but instead for a mutual contract of respect.