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At CLARITY, We create safe, nurturing spaces for healing and growth across the lifespan through therapies like play, art, sand, and SSP.

Honoring mind, body, and spirit, we foster resilience and balance. Your journey to transformation begins with us. 💚

01/12/2026

EPISODE 32 | HOLDING SPACE
“WHEN YOUR PARTNER SHUTS DOWN”
🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new episodes each week on parenting, relationships, and the deeper work of healing together. 💬🌿
Have you ever been in a conversation where your partner suddenly goes quiet?
They stop responding, look away, maybe even walk off…
and inside, you start thinking,
“They don’t care.”
But what if that silence isn’t disinterest?
What if it’s their nervous system trying to stay safe?
In this week’s episode, we explore shutdown —
the freeze response that shows up when the body says,
“This is too much.”
We look at what’s really happening beneath the withdrawal,
why some people go quiet when others get louder,
and how to bring safety and connection back online.
Because it’s not about winning the argument.
It’s about learning how to meet each other
where your nervous systems are.
Join me for Episode 32,
and let’s talk about how compassion, tone, and timing
can turn silence into safety. 🤍
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01/09/2026

☀️ Today is going to be a great day!

Start with positivity, carry it through every moment, and watch the day unfold with joy. 💛 You have the power to make it amazing!

01/05/2026

EPISODE 31 | HOLDING SPACE
“WHEN YOUR CHILD SAYS ‘I HATE YOU’”
🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new episodes each week on parenting, play, and the deeper work of healing together. 💬🌿
If you’ve ever heard your child yell,
“I hate you!”
you’re not alone.
It can feel like a punch to the heart.
But here’s the truth:
those words aren’t a rejection of love —
they’re a test of it.
Your child is asking:
“Can you still hold me when I’m angry?”
“Am I safe when I’m at my worst?”
In this week’s episode, we explore what’s really happening beneath those words —
through the lens of Donald Winnicott’s good-enough parent
and the nervous system.
We talk about how these moments are part of healthy emotional development —
and how to pause instead of react, regulate your own body,
and bring connection back online.
Because every “I hate you” is an opportunity —
not for punishment,
but for repair.
Join me for Episode 31,
and let’s explore how love becomes safest
when it’s strong enough to hold the storm. 🤍
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01/02/2026

✨ I am brave, bold, and beautiful. ✨

Courage, confidence, and self-love all live within you. 💛 Step into your power and let your light shine unapologetically.

12/31/2025

Integrating mind-body awareness into daily activities enhances your overall well-being and deepens your connection with yourself.

Here are a few ways you can integrate mind-body awareness into your every day:

Mindful Eating - Set aside dedicated time for meals. As you eat, pay attention to the flavors, textures, and smells of your food. Chew slowly.

Mindful Hydration - Feel the coolness or warmth of the liquid, notice the sensations in your throat, and be present with the act of hydrating your body.

Body Awareness - Take short breaks to stretch and bring awareness to your body. Pay attention to your posture, release tension in your body.

Conscious Breathing - During the day focus on your breath and the sensations of movement, bringing mindfulness into your journey.

How will you nurture the connection between your mind and body to promote holistic wellness in your life? Share your intentions below! 🌟

12/22/2025

EPISODE 29 | HOLDING SPACE | DAN SIEGEL’S HAND MODEL OF THE BRAIN 🧠

🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new weekly episodes on parenting, play, and the deeper work of healing together. 🌿

Ever wonder why your child suddenly “flips their lid”? 🖐️
Dr. Dan Siegel’s hand model of the brain makes it simple to see — and easier to stay calm when emotions run high.

When big feelings take over, the “thinking brain” goes offline, and the emotional brain takes charge.
Our job? To help bring the lid back on through connection, calm, and co-regulation. 💛

Next time your child’s overwhelmed, try:
✨ Slowing your voice
✨ Taking deep breaths together
✨ Saying, “Your brain feels big right now — I’m here.”

It’s not about control. It’s about connection.
And every time you help bring that lid back down, you’re wiring the brain for safety and trust.

12/15/2025

EPISODE 28 | HOLDING SPACE| GOING DEEPER WITH JULIA

🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new episodes each week on parenting, play, and the deeper work of healing together. 💬🌿

My work didn’t begin in a cozy therapy office.
It began in long-term residential treatment homes—
supporting children whose behaviours were shaped by trauma,
and learning that healing starts with safety, not words.

Those early years taught me how to be the steady nervous system kids could anchor to:
shared routines, meals, movie nights, card games—
simple moments where their bodies could finally soften.
From there, the work expanded into girls’ boarding schools,
women’s shelters, homeless shelters—
spaces where creating safety wasn’t optional,
it was lifesaving.

Everything shifted again with non-directive play therapy.
I learned the power of holding someone so fully
that even the wordless parts of their story feel welcome.
This led to my collaboration with Dr. Mike on the SDQ—
developing a way to track deep change through play, sand, and symbol.

As Clarity grew, so did the depth of the work:
one-day intensives, sand-based supervision,
and helping therapists explore their own inner landscapes
so they could sit more deeply with the children they serve.
In this episode, I’m sharing that story—
where I learned to hold space,
why safety is the foundation of everything,
and how symbolism reveals what words cannot.

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12/08/2025

EPISODE 27 | HOLDING SPACE | FROM BEHAVIOUR TO CONNECTION: A NERVOUS SYSTEM LENS

🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new weekly episodes on parenting, play, and the deeper work of healing together. 🌿

When behaviour feels big, chaotic, or overwhelming, it’s easy to focus on what we see.
But underneath every meltdown, shutdown, or spiral — there’s a nervous system speaking.

And the same is true for us.
When we snap, shut down, or fall into old patterns, our own nervous system is telling its story too — often shaped by experiences from childhood.

The good news?
Patterns can shift.
Not through perfection, but through presence, repair, and choosing again. 💛

In this episode, I’m bringing together the threads from the last several episodes — and sharing one of the most powerful tools I’ve used personally and professionally: the Safe and Sound Protocol.
A gentle listening program that helps the nervous system retune from fight, flight, or freeze into greater safety, connection, and calm.

Parenting isn’t about never losing it.
It’s about finding our way back — with a nervous system that makes returning softer, easier, and more possible.

12/05/2025

💪 I can do anything.

There’s nothing you can’t face or achieve when you believe in yourself. 🌟 Trust your strength and take the next step forward.

12/03/2025

Explore grounding techniques to anchor yourself in the present moment. Having a toolbox of grounding techniques is essential for maintaining emotional well-being and coping with various stressors life may throw our way. 🌿

✨ Here are some examples of grounding techniques for you to try. ✨

🌳 Rooted Tree Visualization: Harness the imagery of a sturdy tree to ground yourself, feeling your roots extend deep into the earth and drawing upon its strength and stability.

🌬️ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Technique: Engage your senses to ground yourself in the present moment, anchoring your awareness in the here and now through observation and mindfulness.

🧘‍♂️ Body Scan Grounding: Cultivate awareness of your body and its connection to the earth as you systematically scan and release tension, finding grounding and stability in the sensations of your physical form.

⬛ Square Breathing: Regulate your breath and center your focus with the rhythmic practice of square breathing, creating a sense of balance and calm amidst life's fluctuations.

How will you incorporate these grounding techniques into your daily life for greater peace and stability? Share your insights below! 🌟

12/01/2025

EPISODE 26 | HOLDING SPACE | HOW TO RECOVER AFTER A RUPTURE WITH YOUR CHILD

🎧 The Holding Space Podcast is now available — new weekly episodes on parenting, play, and the deeper work of healing together.

Ruptures happen in every relationship — even the most intentional ones.
It’s what we do after that matters most.

When voices rise, doors slam, or tears fall — it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It means you’re human.
And the repair that follows? That’s the healing.

Coming back to your child with presence, softness, and honesty teaches them:
💛 “Hard things happen, but we can find our way back.”

If you’ve been carrying guilt after a rupture, you’re not alone — and you’re still a good parent.
Drop a 🌿 if you needed this reminder today.

11/28/2025

🌸 Shine Bright 🌸
“Today I choose to be the most beautiful version of me inside and out.”

Beauty isn’t just what the world sees—it’s the kindness, courage, and love you carry within. 💛 Embrace it fully, and let it radiate.

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Hanover, ON
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