Center for Hope & Healing

04/10/2026

We stand with all survivors.
Without exception, without doubt, and without silence.

Share if you support all survivors!

04/09/2026

Wellness culture has some blind spots. So much of it is socio-economic status driven. We offer all kinds of price points for therapy I’m am attempt to make it as accessible as possible. We want to help with your wellness.

04/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Kevin to our offices! If you are interested in booking a session, please reach out!

04/03/2026

April is SA Awareness Month.

1 in 2 women.
1 in 6 men.

This is bigger than people want to admit.

It’s not rare.
It’s just hidden.

And for survivors,
it’s not “over.”
It’s something they carry every day.

So don’t just be aware.

Be someone who believes.
Be someone who listens.
Be someone safe.

Because no one should have to heal alone.

©️Parenting On Empty

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

We see you. We love and support you.

Today, March 31st, is International Trans Day of Visibility.

In an era of immense difficulty for the community, it can be hard to remember that Trans Day of Visibility is as much about positivity as it is about awareness and resistance.

The annual awareness day, which takes place on 31 March every year, was founded by activist Rachel Crandall Crocker as an alternative to the comparatively bleak awareness holidays dedicated to trans people, such as Trans Day of Remembrance.

03/23/2026

Here’s a mental health Monday tip!

If someone is in a bad mood, it is not your job to fix it. Give yourself a break from so much mental work and guessing what could be wrong. Give that person the space.

03/22/2026

Small wins lead to big results.

03/18/2026

We are thankful for resident social worker, Tim Beauparlant. He makes our community a better place.

03/17/2026

We need to feel in order to heal.

Healing often involves giving yourself permission to cry. 
   
In Japanese culture, the practice of rui-katsu, or “tear-seeking,” has gained popularity as a therapeutic way to release pent-up emotions and alleviate stress in a society often characterized by high-pressure work environments and emotional restraint and suppression. 
    
Pioneered by figures like Hidefumi Yoshida, known as the “tear teacher,” and Hiroki Terai, rui-katsu involves intentional crying sessions—often in group settings, seminars, or even walking tours—where participants watch poignant films, read heartfelt letters, or engage in discussions to provoke tears, fostering emotional catharsis and a sense of refreshment. 
    
I “prescribe” this to my telehealth patients by integrating it with somatic practices like somatic practices or restorative yoga poses to ground them in the present moment and encourage emotional flow; vagal nerve stimulation techniques such as deep diaphragmatic breathing, humming, vagal nerve stimulation or cold water face immersion to activate the parasympathetic response; and other accessible methods including guided journaling prompts for grief processing, curated playlists of music, all tailored to help their body know that it’s safe to let go and begin to heal.