My name is Erin and I’ve worked with survivors of sexual assault for over five years. I’v experienced sexual assault myself. I have told romantic partners about it, I have been believed and not believed. It is from these experiences that I write to you about helping your partner. Whether they are male or female, they need your support so much. We will talk about: safety, trauma, and a few tips to remember along the ….read on; illumination awaits….
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Falling Into You: The Pull Inward As the Days Grow Darker
As the weather starts getting chilly and the days start getting darker, I feel a shift in myself. There is an intrinsic shift from focusing my energy outward to focusing my psychic energy inward. It seems to me, that the energy of spring is one of celebration and outward expression. Most people start to go outside more and spend days in the sun, in the water, on beaches and mountains. We have more contact with ….read on; illumination awaits….
When You Want to Hide Away: Receiving Support During Difficult Times
We all do it; have a hard time sharing with people when we’re truly having a hard time. It seems easier to hide away and lick your wounds in solitude, so no one knows exactly how human we are. I’ve noticed a trend. A lot of my clients will call and cancel or not show up when they are having a hard time. I know, it’s hard to share your pain with someone. It can ….read on; illumination awaits….
Being Big; Shifting from Painful to Powerful: Empowerment Series #3
What do I really mean by being Big? In #1 of this empowerment series I discussed why feeling small is painful. In comparison, expressing yourself fully and authentically feels Big. Actually it’s the full expression of who you are, but after years of holding back and doubting and being small; it feels vulnerable to be Big. Being Big is being able to take stock, in the moment, of emotions, sensations, wants, needs and to express ….read on; illumination awaits….
I’m Wounded, and That’s Okay: Empowerment Series #2
I was hiking today and no one was around. I was noticing my surroundings as I also noticed my thoughts. A thought came up about my attachment style. Recently, as I worked with my therapist, she used the term “ambivalent” attachment. Now, I know what that term means in my mind. I am trained in counseling and psychology. When I studied in school I gave higher or lesser values for the different attachment styles. I’ve ….read on; illumination awaits….
Why Feeling Small is Painful: Empowerment Series #1
One of my passions is working with men and women who say feeling small is painful and they are tired of this pattern; and are committed to making a shift to being bigger. My definition of being small includes: feeling like you need to shrink in large crowds, having trouble speaking your opinion, being easily swayed by someone else, feeling like you need to wrap up tightly and protect yourself when around other people that ….read on; illumination awaits….