My cacao’s message - Relating and togetherness is at the core of all (what I see here is my son and myself sitting on the ocean shore and having one of those unplanned for deep conversations, and his body is as big as mine usually but I love to see him little, just like in… Continue reading Raising a teen boy is hard, also it is totally awesome
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Therapist, know thyself (and take care of yourself)
Daily Limpias - or why it’s critical for any healthcare practitioner to take care of themselves.A friend recently commented she could never imagine doing the work I do. “Being with all this pain, trauma, suffering all day, every day?!” She exclaimed. “Never!” It is not untrue that the nature of my work is indeed to… Continue reading Therapist, know thyself (and take care of yourself)
The power of a group (therapy)
Why I created (and named) my practice HORÓ [from my mother’s tongue - a dance usually in a circle ⭕️]?Well, because of Community. I needed one but also because healing ❤️🩹 happens in a community, in a relationship, in a relational context-where one feels like they belong, they are safe, accepted, and appreciated. Being part… Continue reading The power of a group (therapy)
On holding on to this moment (and then not)
Lately, as life’s favorite trick I have come to expect, things have been hard. Everywhere. I dodge a bullet and there isn’t even a chance for a breath before the next one loads up, just like a Tetris piece flying at you when you are at expert level. Fast. Lightning. I am often shocked that… Continue reading On holding on to this moment (and then not)
On Eco-Feminist Psychotherapy
🌱Ecofeminist psychotherapy embodies a unique fusion of environmental consciousness and feminist principles within therapeutic practices. Rooted in the belief of interconnectedness between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature, this approach emphasizes the correlation between personal well-being and the health of the planet. In sessions, ecofeminist psychotherapy encourages clients to explore their relationship… Continue reading On Eco-Feminist Psychotherapy
♥️On the power of Women sitting together in a circle♥️
Women circles stand as transformative spaces, gathering women from diverse walks of life into a collective embrace of understanding and support. A circle becomes a nurturing haven, fostering an exchange of shared experiences, wisdom, and stories. Within a Women circle, the power of shared narratives becomes a force for healing and empowerment, offering a safe… Continue reading ♥️On the power of Women sitting together in a circle♥️
Dance the pain away!
“Dance the pain away” was a message I received from my grandmother during my latest trance experience under the guidance of my teacher Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estès Reyes. I won’t share the details of that as they are not only sacred… but impossible to put into words (let alone via the limiting modality of social… Continue reading Dance the pain away!
SELF heals ~ the magic and truth of approaching your suffering differently, via IFS
Imagine the vast landscape of your inner world, brimming with a multitude of unique and intricate parts, each carrying its own stories, emotions, and beliefs. Within this sacred inner sanctuary, you are the orchestrator of harmony and transformation. Your essence, your true Self, radiates with a divine light that permeates every aspect of your being.… Continue reading SELF heals ~ the magic and truth of approaching your suffering differently, via IFS
Ah another Mother’s day
Ah Mother’s Day! Every year, as I lay quietly in my bed way before the boys are up to ‘surprise me’, I ponder about the journey it’s been. The word journey doesn’t seem to cut it though…more of an abrupt end of one journey…into something inexplicable. It’s my 15th year into the inexplicable. It’s my… Continue reading Ah another Mother’s day
On poetic medicine
Oh… Poetic medicine… The act of writing poetry can be a profound and transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. With each carefully crafted line, we can uncover the hidden depths of our psyche and bring to light the unspoken truths that lie within us. Through the process of poetic expression, we can bear witness to… Continue reading On poetic medicine
Aleksandra Staneva, PhD - Internal Family Systems & Jung 