Life is constantly teaching each one of us, but it’s easy to miss the lessons because of our negativity bias. Recently I was walking the quiet shoreline of Speaks Bay in South Arm and I found myself listening to the whispers that only seem to arrive when life slows down. Aha moments are eager to drop in … Read more
By slowing down and noticing, nature reminds us that nothing stays the same.In autumn, we notice the leaves begin to fall and the days grow cooler. Winter follows as an invitation to slow down, to keep warm, and to gently preserve our energy—making space for the liveliness of spring, and the fullness of summer that … Read more
For a long time I didn’t give my identity much thought. When I thought of my future and what I wanted out of my life, I focused on goal setting (coupled with plenty of numbing strategies 😆). One-year plans.Five-year visions.Vision boards filled with images of the life I wanted. And yes — many of those … Read more
Our Art therapy in Hobart is more than creative expression — it’s a gentle, trauma-informed pathway to calming the nervous system, breaking unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnecting with yourself through meditative art and mindfulness. In my art therapy Hobart studio located in the heart of the CBD, I offer small, supportive group sessions designed to … Read more
Apart from my work at the Ceremonial Art Healing Centre, I also run the art program for Catalyst in North Hobart which provides a safe and collaborative environment focused on reducing or stopping alcohol and other drug use and moving towards a healthy future. This program currently runs for five-week blocks and is a non-residential … Read more
The Human Condition, wow what a ride of joy and terror and everything in between! Life; it’s one giant roller coaster ride!Can you relate? I am sure you can. It’s like jumping into that roller coaster for the first time, not quite knowing what to expect. We laugh, we delight, we cry, scream and maybe even … Read more
How do you handle the emotional pains of life? No one escapes them!I’d be outright lying to you if I said I haven’t been experiencing some really super tough emotions during May. I had some giant KICK IN THE GUT EXPERIENCES 😭 recently that once would have taken me into a flurry of very unhelpful self remedies … Read more
We each have the opportunity to consciously heal our emotional pain or let it build up inside of us. Eventually something will give and the energy will express itself somewhere. Personally, I am keen to take responsibility for my pain, open my heart and allow it to pass through. What I’ve learnt about healing through … Read more
You can rewire the brain and manage overwhelm in order to stay afloat in your darkest hours!How do you manage overwhelm? Are you at breaking point? Are you currently struggling with states of overwhelm? Or maybe you can recall a recent time when you felt the waves of life crashing around you and you struggled to … Read more
Why do we keep going back to the same lessons during our healing journey? Over and Over and Over again!!! I was delighted to rediscover this short verse which so beautifully describes the dance we all play along the path of our healing journey. Growth is never straight forward. It can at times feel thick … Read more