Sherry Merriam Counseling & Consulting

01/24/2025

tl;DR: Please come talk to me about religion and/or spirituality. I'm learning even moar about getting good at this, and I *love* helping clients figure out how their beliefs fit into their lives.

I completed 2 hours of "Integrating Spiritual Assessments throughout Client Care," part of a 6-month monthly series I'm doing on "Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy" via the Solihten Institute. It was good and I'm enjoying the series overall. I got some useful content for my interest in expanding my practice in this direction.

I even enjoyed the breakout discussion, which I often find tedious. Tried to hold to the principle that as an Outgoing Extravert, I'm doing the Shy and/or Introverts a favor when I (1) leave space for them but also (2) take up some of the space they obviously don't want.

And I got good feedback from the instructor both in the large group and the breakout, which obviously was helpful Oxytocin for me.

01/24/2025

If you need help finding the emotional energy to do your part or finding your place in the resistance, please talk to me. Right now, this feels like the most important way I can be helping us all.

We're Here to Help

12/13/2024

Do you think she'd like some therapy?

One of the many features of our new location at the Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis is that you never know when you might meet a celebrity! Here's Iridescent owner Sherry L.M. Merriam hanging out with a real local beauty queen.

12/11/2024

I'm excited to offer this new specialty!

Our own Sherry L.M. Merriam, MA, LPCC-S, just completed a 12-hour course for therapists on treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents with the author of this groundbreaking book. If you're still learning to cope with the emotional manipulation and heartbreaking rejection, let her help you learn to build confidence, love yourself, and set boundaries with the difficult people in your life.

https://iridescentcare.com/sherry-l-m-merriam

04/05/2024

I'm not affiliated with this org, and can't attest to its quality, but this upcoming event looks of potential interest to folks. If you attend, lmk what you think!

AVAIYA University Presents 30+ Therapists & More Sharing Strategies to Help You Heal From Childhood Trauma & Build Self-Worth.

03/19/2024

Our beloved friend Dallas Rising has another incredible slate of healing events coming up, including:
~Yoga Nidra for Caregivers (also excellent for grief and burnout)
~Restorative Yoga for Grief
~Restorative Yoga + Acupuncture for Grief

Events are available online and in-person, with compassionate pricing. Check out their website for details, and please share!

Upcoming Events March 4, 2023 from 8pm - 9pm - $10Virtual Yoga Nidra for Grief via ZoomYoga Nidra, also known as Yogic Sleep, is a deep relaxation practice in support of healing through grief.Please join us for this restorative and gentle yoga nidra practice, allowing a weary and hurting body, mind,...

03/18/2024

Here I am nerding out about the collaborative care we provide at Iridescent Care Collaborative with Joe Sanok during Level Up Week at Practice of the Practice. Links to all these goodies, including recordings of videos of interest to private practice professionals, in the comments!

Therapy for Misfits & Sensitives! (Artists, geeks/nerds, Pagan/witchy, poly/ENM, kink/BDSM, chronic illness/disabled, healthcare providers, activists, etc.) Teen & adult individuals, couples, and other relationships. Daytime hours only, out-of-network.