Solum Life Therapy with Barbara

10/22/2025

Remember to play. Remember to touch the earth. Remember how to be a kid.
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10/21/2025

Our amazing wellness writer and MSW intern, Amber Valdez, has published another helpful article on how to manage burnout during the month of October. She offers tips and scripts on how to communicate boundaries and keep your personal wellness a priority. Check it out!
Amber is currently offering 5 low-cost therapy sessions for young adults who are looking for some extra support. Reach out if you're interested, and share with others. (must be in CA, UT, or CO).

Explore why October feels overwhelming and learn trauma-informed strategies to manage burnout and restore balance.

10/15/2025

Our new blog post offers tips on supporting your mental health this season. Check it out through the link in our bio.

10/13/2025

Solum Life Therapy sits on the traditional lands of the Diné Bikéyah (Navajo), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Pueblos people, both past and present. 

We recognize the enduring harm of colonization and commit to fostering healing and reconciliation. We honor the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous peoples and support efforts towards sovereignty, land stewardship, and cultural revitalization.

10/13/2025

I recently came across this quote and it resonated with me. Keeping a growth mindset is something that I need to remind myself of, and remind my clients of, constantly. We are constantly changing, growing, evolving, and even when we think we've arrived, there's still more to come.
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10/10/2025

Feeling cute with a fresh cut and an awesome yard sale find last weekend ❤️

10/08/2025

It's happening! A 5 pack of low-cost sessions with Amber are starting just in time for mid-terms, the holiday season, and the transition of seasons.
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Amber is a compassionate, intelligent, and responsive student therapist. She understands the strain of juggling multiple responsibilities, being new to adulting, and the need for more support. She's been through it all and now she's ready to support you during the transitional years of early adulthood.
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If you or someone you know would like to work with Amber, please reach out to us through the links in our Bio or DM. You can also learn more about Amber on the Solum Life Therapy website.
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Must be in California, Utah, or Colorado. In-Person sessions in Durango, CO
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10/01/2025

Soaking up as much vitamin D as possible before the days are short and dark.
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When I first moved to Colorado from San Diego, I had no idea that my body would respond to the darkness, cold, and short days the way it did. I attributed the apathy and depression to the move and being isolated in a small mountain town during Covid.
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And then the next winter came, and the same thing happened. By the third winter, I started seeing a naturopathic doctor and investigating Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to combat it.
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By the fourth winter, I was fairing better, and by the sixth winter, I started to love winter and snow.
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Don't be like me and take 6 years to figure out the magic formula. Check out the latest entry on our blog for some tips on how to prepare your mental and physical health for winter.
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09/03/2025

Last week was loaded with intense EMDR sessions. I was exhausted and so grateful to have an extended weekend to do all the balancing and recharging nature things available to me. The soak in the natural hot springs water puts the cherry on top, and I finally had proper sleep last night.
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08/16/2025

The river flow was low, but the vibes were high at with and
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There was talk about offering sound healings outside on the deck. Absolutely, gorgeous space and view + sound and meditation = perfection.
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07/16/2025

Starting my day early with a maté hike.

07/07/2025

Over here making music this morning. Still refining my recording setup. As soon as I record something I want to share, I'll be posting on my YouTube channel.
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