Recently, a few therapists have asked me if I would share some of the essential oils and writing prompts I use in my work. Most speak about working with adults but a few therapists who work with children and adolescents have also asked, seeking creative ways to support the young people in their practice. I… [Read More]
Is Therapeutic Writing Evidence-Based?
Therapeutic writing is often associated with journaling, reflection, or creative self-expression—but its roots run much deeper than many realize. Long before mental health apps and online coaching platforms, researchers and clinicians were exploring the psychological and relational power of the written word as a pathway toward healing, insight, and emotional integration. Today, therapeutic writing continues… [Read More]
Scent Memory in Therapy: Olfactory Somatics
Scent memory is one of the most immediate and evocative forms of memory recall. In therapy, a single aroma can transport a client into an earlier emotional or sensory experience—often without conscious effort. Scent memory is a powerful clinical tool. Learn how to use olfactory somatics, embodied active imagination, and essential oils in therapy to… [Read More]
Exploring the Energetic Field of the Psychotherapy Room
In my most recent session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we explored the energetic field of the psychotherapy room—the subtle, felt sense that exists beyond verbal exchange. From a Neo-Jungian, transpersonal, and psychospiritual perspective, the room itself holds a psychic charge, shaped by archetypal dynamics, unconscious projections,… [Read More]
