A few months ago, I submitted an essay to Elephant Journal titled The Things We Pick Up: On Dreams, Discomfort & the Kind of Love that Stays. I chose the title, sent it off, and promptly forgot about it. Life was full—clients, parenting, and a...
Disclaimer: This piece is not about politics. It’s about psychology, trauma, and the way fear-based systems shape human behavior and belonging. My intention is not to shame or alienate anyone—especially clients or readers who hold different beliefs—but to explore the relational and nervous system dynamics...
When an Old Story Gets Triggered After work a few weeks ago, I sat down for ten minutes of vergence spot work—a Brainspotting exercise where you move your eyes along the Z-axis, shifting focus from near to far. It’s one of the ways I settle...
Projection isn’t just a psychological concept — it’s something many of us have lived inside families, relationships, and institutions. Sensitive or neurodivergent children often become the clearest mirrors in the room. Not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because their honesty reflects what adults aren’t...