Fireside Art Therapy

03/06/2026

What if the ache is simply a part of being human?

At the center of so many relational struggles lies a discomfort we rarely name. It looks like conflict. Sounds like unmet needs. But underneath…it’s our own disowned longing. A longing that can feel totally intolerable. In fact, it is one of the most difficult feelings for a human being to toler...

03/04/2026

New blog post 🌕

It's the eve of the full moon and the second eclipse of the year - a supercharged time to send out words from a time and place that feels the opposite of energized; this month of illness and solitary travel has been predominantly one of of depth, inner stillness and a sense of fumbling in the dark.....

02/25/2026

and this one! she's got great content that really pinpoints some of the root causes of bigger problems we are seeing.

02/25/2026

Super important issue and discussion to be having.

02/20/2026

Like in most other areas of life - harm that is relational needs to be healed in relational ways:

02/15/2026

During tough times...there is always art. Any kind, at any "skill" level. Express with what you have at hand and get a bit closer to your heart (even if it feels broken 💔)

I've enjoyed the therapeutic value of ripping paper this weekend - translating emotions to movement - often without words - can do a lot to keep us in a state of flow 😔

02/14/2026

Happy to be taking in some of the amazing workshops this weekend (and next) - open and free to all!! 🎨 ✨️ 💖

02/13/2026

I'm heartbroken by the news from Tumbler Ridge, and send love to all those affected. Also feeling sick about the opportunity some people seem to be taking to extend hate and misinformation about trans people on social media.

02/11/2026

She nails it. Kids watch what we do and often need us to step in! It's modeling as well as helping them when impulse control is not fully developed.

02/11/2026

Parenting in Process 💕

11/11/2025

When your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, it can swing between extremes. One moment, “My partner is horrible!” The next, “It’s all my fault; I should be grateful.” This is called splitting, a trauma response rooted in insecure attachment. It’s your body’s way of trying to protect you from pain and uncertainty.

When your nervous system feels safe, something new becomes possible: emotional integration. You can feel anger without losing sight of love. You can see your partner’s strengths and hold them accountable for their impact. You can honor your pain while staying connected.