I handed in my Master's thesis in Dance Movement Therapy, and the feeling wasn't quite what I expected. There was no sudden sense of finally knowing enough, being enough, or a sudden arrival into confidence. Over the past five years, I've been studying, practicing, dancing, crying, writing, burning out, recovering, and asking one question that has followed me for more than two decades: How can we work with our bodies, with movement and creativity, to help heal from hard and t

We have all, to some degree or another, experienced times or events in our lives that could be considered highly stressful, challenging, or even traumatic. Although there are certain experiences that would almost certainly be considered traumatic, what’s traumatic for one person may not be for another—trauma is unique, and no two people will experience a situation alike. With this in mind, there is growing awareness of how important it is to have a wide variety of modalities

As we reach the end of a long winter in Aotearoa, many of us are starting to feel the pull towards lighter days and the fresh energy of spring. Yet it’s important to recognise that winter still has its gifts to offer - nature reminds us that every season has its purpose. Embrace winter’s wisdom with simple self-care rituals, seasonal foods, and mindful practices to restore your energy and prepare for a vibrant spring.

Hey there, I'm inviting you into a rather raw, unapologetic corner of my world today. Recently, I was handed a diagnosis that felt like...

They say life is a journey, not a destination. Lately, mine has not necessarily been the smooth, predictable, curving path I had anticipated, but rather, a journey marked with seemingly endless stretches of bumpy track, sudden drops, and unexpected loops. Feeling more like a rollercoaster careening through unexpected terrain, not quite the journey I had planned for, but a messy middle that's forcing me to adapt, adjust, and ultimately, embrace the unexpected.

How to overcome people-pleasing, self-doubt, and worry through mindfulness and movement.

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Change is never easy. Even when we anticipate it—or actively choose it—it can still shake us to our core. Lately, I’ve been riding the...

In the journey of healing from trauma, particularly for survivors of sexual abuse and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or...

Ways to understand and manage the regulation of your nervous system. The idea of Polyvagal Theory (PVT) was introduced by Dr Stephen...

By Jessica By contemplating the impermanence of everything in the world, we are forced to recognize that every time we do something could...

Gratitude is a powerful and scientific way to shift your mindset and influence your body’s chemistry. Most of the time we react to life...

Your Inner Resource is a refuge you can turn to should you be in need of finding calm, soothing yourself or connecting to a place of ease...

The benefits of intentionally moving our bodies is pretty well researched these days. Often called ‘exercise’, I like to call it ‘moving...

The difference between responding and reacting in stressful situations can be profound. The difference between the two lies in a deep...

A couple of weeks ago it dawned on me how exhausted I am. After a year full of work, study and family commitments, plus a number of...

"Gratitude is not just a feeling, it is a way of being. It is also a practice." Research on gratitude has consistently found practicing...