A journey to re-discover my ancestral roots and a re-discovering Celtic Wisdom. "In the Celtic tradition it was said that we suffer from soul forgetfulness. We have forgotten who we are and have fallen out of true relationship with the earth and with one another." - John Philip Newell Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
I haven't written a blog for awhile on the podcasts, books and workshops that I recommend for anyone on a similar journey to me! Here is the list of what I have been listening to, reading and studying for the last few years! One day I'll also write a blog on the classic resources that… Continue reading Recommended Resources
My Purpose: My Soul Purpose is two-fold: to listen deeply to my own inner ecosystem and the ecosystem around me, to understand the next right step to care for my Self and parts and to care for my family, community and Grandmother earth in a restorative and regenerative way. to support and guide you to… Continue reading Deep Eco Soul Wisdom: Deeper Purpose / New Name
I have been diving in and out of such a profound book this year that I can only read a few paragraphs at a time! This book is The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller – where he describes rituals of renewal and the sacred work of grief – both personal and collective grief… Continue reading The need for Daily Practice, especially Self-Compassion Practice
Releasing stress to prevent burnout and empathy fatigue: I recently facilitated a one hour introduction workshop to all the staff at Early Connections on how each of us can get to know our nervous systems and how best to nourish our core Self using body-based CFT (Compassion Focussed Therapy) strategies to move out of threat/stress/burnout… Continue reading Nourishing Self at Home and at Work
I was lucky enough last night to be a part of the local Mental Health Practitioners Network and the topic was Food & Mood. I was presenting information on the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University and I thought that the information on the research and resources is worth sharing here! A few years… Continue reading Food & Mood Centre Resources from Deakin University
What if we can explore and access more of the guideposts to Wholehearted Living by getting to know our protective parts that get in the way of compassion, curiousity, connection, creativity, courage and compassion? Here is an IFS-informed experiential exploration of the Wholehearted Living Guideposts in Brene Brown's Gifts of Imperfection Book (10th Anniversary Edition).
Have you ever felt really calm and zen after an early morning swim, walk or meditation yet a family member says or does that one thing and you feel overtaken with irritation/rage/worry/fear or despair as if you were a completely different person than who you were 5 minutes ago? I have, daily!! Read more to understand how Internal Family Systems describes this process that we all experience.
What shape waits in the seed of you to grow and spread it's branches against a future sky."David Whyte I have recently read the Lightmakers Manifesto: how to work for change without losing your joy, by Karen Walrond, and she has beautiful exercises in the back of the book to get you in touch with… Continue reading Nature & Soul: a journey to healing and wisdom (new mission statement and invitation)
It can be mind boggling sorting through the information and resources available online when you are seeking information to improve your overall mental health and wellbeing and to grow personally or in relationships. Here are a list of resources I have loved over 2021-2022 for myself and for sharing with clients. I love gathering an… Continue reading Recommended Resources for Healing/Personal Growth
