12/04/2024
As we practice, so we become~
I am writing this article tonight with the anticipation of posting these words on the morrow. Upon rising, free from the residual and chronic, holistic pain. Witness to the passing of an intergenerational preamble that became my storied nemesis, I am authoring a new chapter and perhaps a new book to place in the library of life.
As we practice, unburdened by possibility, moving from our intentional core, with mindfulness, to create healthy boundaries, that sustain our compassionate nature, in balance with our natural environment, so we become integrated in mind/body~soul/spirit.
Late In the winter of 1996, I found myself in St. Patrick Hospital overlooking the hills of Hellgate Canyon in Missoula, Montana, diagnosed with Guillain Barre’ syndrome, an autoimmune disorder.
As I lay on the gurney, immobilized by temporary paralysis, I found relief from a cervical compression fracture and other Rugby related injuries that I had long endured. It was then, in that place of pause, that I found purpose and made a pact with the planet to work together to promote wellness.
My mind, as witness, understood that it must work to create a compassionate and peaceful space to also recover. This initial awareness became the impetus for my healing journey.
By the following fall of 1997, I was enrolled in a graduate clinical psychology program, to understand the complexities of physical and mental injury/illness/trauma/disease.
I have kept my promise to the planet and today I reap the benefits of an extensive intentional practice and a career choice based on service.
As such, I am a therapist in private practice, a contractor for an online platform provider and when it all goes well, a singer/songwriter, performing songs of awareness on a public stage.
I am presently taking new clients as an LMHC and I will be editing and updating my practice information to reflect my current therapeutic perspective with recent influence from mindfulness, somatic, trauma focused, and internal family systems approaches.
Along with the application of yoga, meditation, mantras, visualization, nature and narrative therapy and in congruence with evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, I have developed an eclectic and creative, integrative mind/body practice that I am determined to bring to light!
(See below bio and reference links)
If you feel we would be a good fit for therapy on your healing journey, please reach out to me on my psychology today profile link below and I will respond to schedule a free, brief 5-10 minute consult.
If you find my writings hold information that you or someone you know will benefit from, please share.
If you have any information that will assist me on this journey, please contact me on one of the links below.
My next music show is on Sunday the 8th at the Mt. Baker Ski Area, HWY SR 542, where I have gathered many thoughts and written songs of awareness and wellbeing, in the company of trees.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/282055
https://care.tavahealth.com/providers/robert-hutchings
linkedin.com/in/rob-hutchings-221961aa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ614lyiK6M
https://soundcloud.com/hutchrob/corporate-package-blues-live-at-kulshan?si=a87006e2a87e42b899c3625c8cb32bfd&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
http://www.rebellesociety.com/2013/11/18/artistic-application-and-its-role-in-holistic-healing
Cheers,
Rob Hutchings, MS, LMHC, Musician
The artistic medium serves well as a stronghold, from where we can develop and refine creative expression. As such, I found a stronghold in my paralysis, to internally create a spiritually supporting mind/body, and free it from reactive influence through artistic application.
