Let it Shine Counseling: Mind Body Wellness and Healing

09/26/2025

Last night during our last TCTSY session, as we discussed the changes and shifts that happened over the 8 weeks, I could feel butterflies of excitement in my stomach!

The common theme from both groups was an overall increase in feeling “safe” or “comfortable” moving their bodies- within themselves and within a group of people. Safety is a felt sense in the body, so hearing that tells me that some progress was made! For some of the participants, safety is not something they’ve known or thought they could experience, so that is a REALLY big deal! It made my heart warm 💖

I’ve been feeling a little over-extended lately, so I’ll be honest, it was hard to make it there every week this round. But right now, I’m feeling grateful that I get to do this work and support others in their healing. I also benefit deeply from the TCTSY practice and can notice a bit more regulation in my system today! Win-win ✨

09/20/2025

Am awesome resource in town!

Next run of the Caregiver Support Group starts in October! Please share with anyone who may benefit from a space to be seen and share with others who get what comes with this role.

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08/31/2025

08/25/2025

After a traumatic event or a traumatic life, survivors might have only a very fragmented narrative of what happened or no clear story at all. Many survivors say, “I don’t remember anything,” without realizing that they are remembering when they suddenly startle, feel afraid, tighten up, pull back, feel shame or self-hatred, or start to tremble.

Because trauma is remembered emotionally and somatically more than it is remembered in a narrative form that can be expressed verbally, survivors often feel confused, overwhelmed, or crazy. Without a memory in words or pictures, they do not recognize what they are feeling as memory.

Most people are unaware of all these different ways of remembering, even though they are all too familiar with the experience of suddenly getting anxious or angry for no apparent reason. When they are triggered, they do not realize that what they are experiencing is a memory. They know the warm feeling that is connected to thinking about loved ones or the pulling back or bracing that occurs when they encounter someone who feels threatening.

08/19/2025

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“The key to wellbeing is to be able to understand that things are uncertain. It is not our job to make things certain. No one can. The secret is to understand that things are uncertain and then live with dignity and beauty in the midst of it. When we do so we move into less struggle, less fear, and greater ease, wisdom, and resilience.” - Jack Kornfield

08/19/2025

✨My yoga setup at the beautiful Gainesville Healing House ✨

It’s such a nice big room, decorated so beautifully! We are really loving the space here as we move practice trauma sensitive yoga and sense into our bodies.

08/17/2025

My setup at for my Thursday trauma sensitive yoga group. Participants come in and are free to set up their mats wherever they want to. I have flameless candles all over to help with the vibes 🕯️

It’s been different doing my yoga groups at therapy offices rather than yoga studios, BUT different in a good way!

Lots of healing vibes in these spaces where people come together to help each other grow and heal 💕

I’m so grateful to be doing this work in the community!

08/13/2025

What are your thoughts about this definition of trauma from Gabor Mate?

08/11/2025

Have you ever experienced this?

I have! I notice as I’m able to learn to tolerate anxiety, grief, and sadness, I’ve also been able to allow more joy and just overall feeling “lighter”! 💡

These pleasant emotions involve similar circuits of the nervous system, so when you try to shut one down, you effectively shut down the other. 😱

What are your thoughts?

08/09/2025

✨Check out this lovely testimonial from a recent participant in my trauma sensitive yoga group ✨

So honored to be a part of their healing process 🧚‍♀️

08/05/2025

I’m thrilled to say I have ONE open spot in my upcoming trauma sensitive yoga group, which starts Thursday 🎉

Wow, you mean I get to aid in the healing of all these wonderful people? I’m feeling really grateful in this moment. ✨

The group starts this Thursday, 8/7 in Gainesville. Register online or feel free to reach out first with any questions 🌿

Also, it’s not too late to signup for the Monday group. More info online!

Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a very gentle form of yoga created just for survivors of trauma. The practice is focused on you connecting with your body in the present moment, empowering you to make choices in your body, while being gently guided by the facilitator (me!).

This is a non judgmental space where performance is not necessary, all are welcome 🩵

08/04/2025

LOVE THIS👆

Nature just is, and everything is connected 🌳💫

Tell me how it lands for you ✨