The idea of the gift of presence has been in my heart for the past few weeks, even coming up on last weeks blog. Perhaps it's nostalgia, my personal desire to pull my past into my present with those who have gifted me with presence. Or, with the passing of the holidays and extended time … Continue reading Presence
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On Being a Job Comforter
It seems that perhaps I have a therapist heartbeat; a drive and determination to being with others in a way that offers hope and help. With this lot, I've learned to accept the blessings and burdens of connection with clients and relationships lost. I've wrestled alongside addiction, anxiety, adolescence, and abuse and together with clients, take … Continue reading On Being a Job Comforter
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
This Christmas, while singing carols, this line stood out to me in a new and unusual manner. "The hopes and fears of all the years..." And while having heard it and sang it all the years of my life, it struck me with it's opposing nature as the words escaped my lips. How can two seemingly … Continue reading The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Worth Some Pain
Have you ever gotten a really good massage? You know, the ones that leave you a little sore the next day and even hurt a little in the midst of receiving. The massage therapist pushes on muscles that have been under or overworked and you breathe deeply to take your mind off the soreness radiating … Continue reading Worth Some Pain
Learning to Let People Down
It's been over a month since I've written much. Not just a blog, but anything. The last blog was a bit hard and though well-received, it didn't make life easier. I have been busy and tired. I have had to renegotiate my schedule and stay true to my own boundaries. I have had to sacrifice … Continue reading Learning to Let People Down
Four Seeds Counseling 