-       You do not have to have any experience with art or movement or even identify yourself as a creative person in order to work with me! The way I work with art and movement is about expression vs skill. The purpose is to learn how to connect to your body, emotions, unconscious mind, shadows, and work through hardship. I will guide you through the process and before you know it, it will feel like a natural form of self-care practice and expression.

-       If you are a virtual client and not used to working with art, I will also provide you with a list of art supplies so you can easily pick the materials you feel called to and know what to purchase!

Of course! Talking is still important and a necessary part of healing. Also, therapeutic sessions are still based off of your needs. If there are sessions where we just talk or if that needs to be the main focus for a period of time that is okay.

Art Therapy is an important tool because like movement or dance, it can help you express yourself beyond words or verbal language. Art effortlessly taps into the heart and unconscious mind by bringing forth information to conscious awareness. Making the unknown, known. Utilizing Art Therapy will give you a visual representation of your current state of existing, expand your conscious awareness, and help you further integrate the work taking place within your healing journey. You do not have to be an artist, or identify as a creative person, or know how to use art supplies to experience this modality. I will guide you through the process. 

• Somatic movement has become quite popular now because the western world is finally understanding that the body does in fact keep the score and when emotional turmoil is suppressed long enough it can turn into disease.

• Big feelings, when left unprocessed in the body, lead to big stories in the mind. This cycle keeps us attached to past experiences, unable to release and recover. It also inhibits our ability to be present and create a meaningful life. This is what keeps us stuck in suffering.

• Healing comes from feeling and these somatic moves are designed to release big emotions stuck inside in a non-threatening way to give you the opportunity to learn how to be with discomfort and free yourself from internal suffering.

• The specific movements with breath will also teach you essential tools to connect to the body, regulate your emotions, move through triggers, and ground yourself in the present moment.

-       You can still participate an reap the benefits of somatic movement regardless of your physical capabilities! This is for all bodies. I will be able to make appropriate modifications for your physical needs. There are many variations for movements, and remember, you also have full authority over your body. If something feels off and you need to move differently, listen to the body. And please consult with your medical provider before engaging in any somatic movement.

Working with dreams helps you understand how they speak THROUGH you revealing the troubles and joys of your soul. The egoic defenses drop down the most through the dream state, giving you a clearer path to hidden information within your psyche. They are important and they do mean something, you just have to learn how to pay attention to its language, which is part of what I can teach you if this is a healing avenue that you would also like to explore!

Everyone has the capability to remember their dreams. If you currently do not remember them that is okay! I will teach you how to remember, document, and work with your dreams if this is something you'd like to explore in our time together. No previous experience is required.