“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted in a profoundly sick society””
Philosophy — Offerings — Full Bio
Wilder Connections- Philosophy
What do people need to heal? The leading research in Attchment Theory, Polyvagal Theory and Neuro Science suggest the same 3 things: 1) An experience of safety 2) To touch something authentic within ourselves 3) To be witnessed by a caring other. I would add a 4th to this list which is - to feel a sense of belonging to something bigger than one’s self. This is where Wilder Connections comes in. I aim to provide spaces where people can augment their healing with connection through nature, ritual and community.
Wilder Connections is the place where the Inner Wilderness meets the Outer Wild. Just as our hearts and senses can be enlivened by the warmth of a fire or the first snowfall, the healing path also involves engaging with the elements. Tending to our inner vision (fire) learning to meet and develop a relationship with our emotions (water) getting curious about the nature of our thoughts, beliefs (air) and developing resources to strengthen our inner ground (earth).
Often when clients come to me for counselling it starts with a symptom: relationship issues, social anxiety, ptsd, self critical mindset, some sort of block that keeps a person from thriving. But, as we look deeper we see that this symptom is part of a bigger system, family, society, culture and that often what makes us feel unwell is tied to a sense of not belonging within that bigger picture.
Offerings
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Individual Counselling
Counselling - I offer individual counselling session offering each client a unique, intuitive and holistic approach to their healing.
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Group Counselling
My clients hear me say this a lot: We are wounded in relationship, and we also heal in relationship. Group sets the stage for us to lean into the beautiful (and sometimes messy) experience of being human. Come let yourself be seen and gain tools for interpersonal relating.
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Nature based Therapy
This approach invites nature in as therapist and co-guide. We spend the day as a group connecting to nature and reaping the therapeutic benefits of community and time in on the land.
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Retreats
Sometimes we need to take some phyiscal space from our ordinary reality to come back to centre. Retreats bring together group work, deep nature connection, solo practices and leisure time as a group. Come on out and recharge.