Sept 1st! Time for New Years Resolutions! After having gone to school for 16 years straight, then working in a preschool for several years, and now having my own children going to school, my body is pretty regulated to the Northern Hemisphere’s academic calendar. My new year starts in September. Labor Day is the day […]
There may be a common belief that energy healers is “way out there”. Such was expressed to me recently. “Jodi, some of that stuff is a bit out there.” Is it way out there? I have to disagree. There is so much elemental healing symbols in mainstream today. This is not surprising as we all
Staring into her eyes, I promise to hold my gaze as long as she does. With a subtle pinpoint of energy, I feel the deer committing to the same. Our minds lock together, only love, wonder and awareness between us. No past, no future, just this very second of visual co-embrace. Our energies merge and
In my previous post, you read how connecting so heartily to the Quito healing practices in the shapeshift workshops felt like coming home. The emphasis on story resonates with how I saw the world. And to me, fit like a glove with narrative philosophy. Stories are how the world is created. Change the story, change
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A year ago, I decided to do something to nurture my soul. Working hard to build my practice, study and teach Narrative Therapy, and attend to my family and home, I had been neglecting myself. Looking for a retreat that allowed me to pause my hectic life and spend time inside my heart rather than in my head, while at the same time supported my mission to help others, I signed up for a course at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York.
Deciding to medicate your child is a serious and often stressful choice for any parent. When you’re considering medication for mental health, PTSD, behavioral issues, or ADHD, it’s essential to approach the decision with careful thought and thorough research. When your child is suffering, you will do anything to relieve them. In my experience, parents
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Someone asked me, “When are we done healing?” This is a very common question with a complex answer. People want to know how much more work they have to do. They go through hard times, sometimes horrible times and then they go through months, sometimes years or decades to recover. “Getting over it” or “working
Making time for a morning walk can contribute so much to life. It has literally changed mine. I highly recommend it to anyone. A morning walk can get endorphins moving, improving mood. It can build confidence as you honor a commitment. Most importantly, it is exercise for the heart. It can help you start your