When we work with people in a supportive role, be it through the therapeutic modalities, allied & alternative health professions or in a coaching or mentoring capacity, the most important resource we have is ourselves.  All the tools, techniques , modalities and knowledge we use is nothing without a resourced and resilient practitioner behind it . You are the golden goose!

We all know the importance of self-care, but when we work as practitioners with people, this must be brought to a whole new level. It must become front and central to our practice as the energetic exchange and exposure that happens within our system when working with people in these capacities, leaves us at higher risk of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout. Self-care is not just scented candles and bubble bath! And a robust practitioner-care plan must that a wholistic and multi-level approach. 

With this in mind, I’ve created the practitioner-care collective in response to...

Finally feels like Spring is here!! After what for many was another tough winter, seeing that stretch in the evenings, even if it's still cold is so heartening. Over the many years I worked in the world of natural healing and plant medicine, Springtime was the green light to GO. Coming out of sedentary winter, with heavier foods, less light and exercise, the natural tendency to throw open the windows and blow away the cobwebs is strong, as Spring is a time for cleansing, clearing and rejuvenating. 

My understanding of the philosophy of Natural Healing as always influenced my therapeutic work with clients and supervisees. Aligning with the natural flow is something that I teach people as a tool to resources and replenish themselves in the face of our daily challenges in life and the workplace. Nature is not only outside of us, it's also inside of us and given the correct environment and understanding, we can allow our systems to come back to a place of balance naturally. 

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