top of page

GALLERY

Follow Earth in Sky - Therapeutic Animism on Instagram:
@therapeutic.animism
@earth.in.sky

Back in 2017 I quit my “normal” full time social work job before I even felt ready. I was completely burnt out, and I knew going back to that basement office would mean agreeing to a life that didn’t feel like mine. (Long story)

Before I left, I already had a vision about helping people in a more holistic, creative and earth/spirit honouring way. I even built websites for it: Green Tree Project. Butterfly & Cactus. Early seeds.

When I finally walked away, I was $10,000 in debt and could barely get out of bed for months. But I kept going. I wanted to find a way of working that felt true to who I was. I created Quest to Confidence and Soulpreneur Illumination. I found my first counselling space. 2018 was a wild year.. too much to capture here! That’s a story for another time maybe.

Somewhere in the middle of all that, Earth in Sky came to me. I saw it as a collective experience, though I didn’t yet know what it wanted to be. Around that same time, I discovered the term animism. Which described something that I already felt connected to. Therapeutic Animism was born, and Earth in Sky waited patiently in the background.

Now I’m out of debt, with savings, surrounded by incredible people. Thankful for the teachers, collaborators, mirrors I’ve met along the way. This new space is filled with my heart, my travels, my art, my story. But it’s not mine, it’s just this world from my vantage point, influenced by so many cultures, people, places, landscapes, plants, animals, guides.

Has it been easy? In some ways, yes! There have been blessings that came almost effortlessly.
And it’s also been hard.
People have come and gone. I’ve grieved, faced shadows, worked through insecurities. I got sober from alcohol. I learned how to meet life without numbing it.

Every loss, every breakthrough, every small act of faith has shaped Earth in Sky just as much as the beautiful moments have.

This new space is on the same street where I quit that job all those years ago. Full circle.

Walking the Wentworth stairs I used to climb in my twenties. But back as a new version of me as I come towards 40.

A new book of my life opening.

I wonder what stories will be written here? 😉 🌞

Back in 2017 I quit my “normal” full time social work job before I even felt ready. I was completely burnt out, and I knew going back to that basement office would mean agreeing to a life that didn’t feel like mine. (Long story)

Before I left, I already had a vision about helping people in a more holistic, creative and earth/spirit honouring way. I even built websites for it: Green Tree Project. Butterfly & Cactus. Early seeds.

When I finally walked away, I was $10,000 in debt and could barely get out of bed for months. But I kept going. I wanted to find a way of working that felt true to who I was. I created Quest to Confidence and Soulpreneur Illumination. I found my first counselling space. 2018 was a wild year.. too much to capture here! That’s a story for another time maybe.

Somewhere in the middle of all that, Earth in Sky came to me. I saw it as a collective experience, though I didn’t yet know what it wanted to be. Around that same time, I discovered the term animism. Which described something that I already felt connected to. Therapeutic Animism was born, and Earth in Sky waited patiently in the background.

Now I’m out of debt, with savings, surrounded by incredible people. Thankful for the teachers, collaborators, mirrors I’ve met along the way. This new space is filled with my heart, my travels, my art, my story. But it’s not mine, it’s just this world from my vantage point, influenced by so many cultures, people, places, landscapes, plants, animals, guides.

Has it been easy? In some ways, yes! There have been blessings that came almost effortlessly.
And it’s also been hard.
People have come and gone. I’ve grieved, faced shadows, worked through insecurities. I got sober from alcohol. I learned how to meet life without numbing it.

Every loss, every breakthrough, every small act of faith has shaped Earth in Sky just as much as the beautiful moments have.

This new space is on the same street where I quit that job all those years ago. Full circle.

Walking the Wentworth stairs I used to climb in my twenties. But back as a new version of me as I come towards 40.

A new book of my life opening.

I wonder what stories will be written here? 😉 🌞

Therapeutic Animism has a new home at Earth in Sky at 497 Main St east in Hamilton Ontario.

Welcome to The Air Temple, a space devoted to breath, communication, and the unseen forces that connect all living systems.

Air represents communication, perspective, and the unseen exchanges that shape our nervous systems.
Maybe air means something different to you! I welcome your reflections.

When we breathe, we participate in a cycle that connects every living being.
Each inhale nourishes. Each exhale releases what no longer serves.

Therapy works much the same way.
Through conversation and reflection, we circulate new possibilities.
We invite movement where there was stagnation, and clarity where things once felt clouded.

This room invites conversation as a prayer for peace, compassion, and acceptance. These qualities strengthen the mind, calm the body, and open the heart to connection.

May the air within these walls remind us that healing is a living conversation between spirit and body, breath and world.

#EarthInSky #TherapeuticAnimism #connectiontonature #connectionwithnature #AnimistTherapy #HamiltonTherapist #MindBodySpirit #HolisticTherapy ##NervousSystemRegulation #Animism #collectivehealing #elementaltherapy

Therapeutic Animism has a new home at Earth in Sky at 497 Main St east in Hamilton Ontario.

Welcome to The Air Temple, a space devoted to breath, communication, and the unseen forces that connect all living systems.

Air represents communication, perspective, and the unseen exchanges that shape our nervous systems.
Maybe air means something different to you! I welcome your reflections.

When we breathe, we participate in a cycle that connects every living being.
Each inhale nourishes. Each exhale releases what no longer serves.

Therapy works much the same way.
Through conversation and reflection, we circulate new possibilities.
We invite movement where there was stagnation, and clarity where things once felt clouded.

This room invites conversation as a prayer for peace, compassion, and acceptance. These qualities strengthen the mind, calm the body, and open the heart to connection.

May the air within these walls remind us that healing is a living conversation between spirit and body, breath and world.

#EarthInSky #TherapeuticAnimism #connectiontonature #connectionwithnature #AnimistTherapy #HamiltonTherapist #MindBodySpirit #HolisticTherapy ##NervousSystemRegulation #Animism #collectivehealing #elementaltherapy

For much of my life, “mental health” felt like a personal project, something to fix or maintain inside myself.
But over time, and through this work, I’ve come to see it differently.

Mental health is collective health.
It’s shaped by our environment, our communities, and the stories we’re told about what it means to be “well.”

We’re living in an age of industrial acceleration, with fast food, fast thoughts, and fast everything. Many of us are feeling the effects that disconnection creates.

Disconnection from one another.
From the land that nourishes us.
From the stories of our ancestors.
From the natural rhythms of what it means to be human.

When the world feels fragmented, our minds often mirror that fragmentation.
Healing begins when we remember our belonging, to community, to Earth, and to the energy of being alive.

It’s important not to blame ourselves for struggling in a disconnected world.
We were not meant to carry all of this alone.
We need love to heal.

And still, it is our responsibility to believe in a more connected future and to play whatever role we can in creating it.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, I’m honouring mental health not as a diagnosis or something to achieve,
but as a relationship between self, others, and the living world that sustains us.

Reconnection is the medicine. 🌿

#WorldMentalHealthDay #TherapeuticAnimism #CollectiveHealing #EcoPsychology #AnimistTherapy #BelongingHeals #NatureIsMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness

For much of my life, “mental health” felt like a personal project, something to fix or maintain inside myself.
But over time, and through this work, I’ve come to see it differently.

Mental health is collective health.
It’s shaped by our environment, our communities, and the stories we’re told about what it means to be “well.”

We’re living in an age of industrial acceleration, with fast food, fast thoughts, and fast everything. Many of us are feeling the effects that disconnection creates.

Disconnection from one another.
From the land that nourishes us.
From the stories of our ancestors.
From the natural rhythms of what it means to be human.

When the world feels fragmented, our minds often mirror that fragmentation.
Healing begins when we remember our belonging, to community, to Earth, and to the energy of being alive.

It’s important not to blame ourselves for struggling in a disconnected world.
We were not meant to carry all of this alone.
We need love to heal.

And still, it is our responsibility to believe in a more connected future and to play whatever role we can in creating it.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, I’m honouring mental health not as a diagnosis or something to achieve,
but as a relationship between self, others, and the living world that sustains us.

Reconnection is the medicine. 🌿

#WorldMentalHealthDay #TherapeuticAnimism #CollectiveHealing #EcoPsychology #AnimistTherapy #BelongingHeals #NatureIsMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness

The following is a long reflections about bringing more fun into my life and work while sounding very serious about it.😅 Classic Virgo Sun and Moon.

Currently self-awareness and play are my top love languages. 💕

I learned pretty young how to be the one who listens, the one who holds space when things fall apart. It gave me purpose and value, and over time it became my work in the world. I’ve spent most of my life showing up as the grounded helper, the social worker who has it all together (or at least tries to give off that illusion).

But the truth is, I don’t always have it “all together”. Surprise! Not really for those that know me I’m sure. I can be deeply emotional. I’ve struggled with big, messy feelings (like deep grief and anger that resist vulnerability) and learned how to have a kinder relationship with them. In actually allowing all our parts to exist with love and acceptance, there’s a more full way we can actually “have it all together” instead of just preforming it.

Working with kids for over ten years helped me more than I ever expected. It showed me how to be in loving presence with my own inner child who just wanted to be seen, to play, to feel safe. Supporting her has helped me support others.

I’ve also noticed how easy it is for our gifts to grow out of our old coping patterns. The same instincts that made me a good helper came from learning to manage chaos early on. Those patterns can even look like success from the outside. But healing, for me, has meant loosening that grip and letting something new take root.

Now I’m making more space for creativity, imagination, and play in my work. That’s how Earth in Sky came to life! It’s a place where adults can reconnect with their inner child, feel deeply, and remember that healing can also be curious, expressive, and alive.

There’s room for everything here: the tears, the anger, the confusion, the joy. We transmute what’s heavy together. I may have training and experience, but I’m also just a human on this path. Some days I’m holding space, other days I’m the one being held.

Gratitude for every human who steps into this work with me. Thank you all for being here on this Earth in Sky. 🤍

The following is a long reflections about bringing more fun into my life and work while sounding very serious about it.😅 Classic Virgo Sun and Moon.

Currently self-awareness and play are my top love languages. 💕

I learned pretty young how to be the one who listens, the one who holds space when things fall apart. It gave me purpose and value, and over time it became my work in the world. I’ve spent most of my life showing up as the grounded helper, the social worker who has it all together (or at least tries to give off that illusion).

But the truth is, I don’t always have it “all together”. Surprise! Not really for those that know me I’m sure. I can be deeply emotional. I’ve struggled with big, messy feelings (like deep grief and anger that resist vulnerability) and learned how to have a kinder relationship with them. In actually allowing all our parts to exist with love and acceptance, there’s a more full way we can actually “have it all together” instead of just preforming it.

Working with kids for over ten years helped me more than I ever expected. It showed me how to be in loving presence with my own inner child who just wanted to be seen, to play, to feel safe. Supporting her has helped me support others.

I’ve also noticed how easy it is for our gifts to grow out of our old coping patterns. The same instincts that made me a good helper came from learning to manage chaos early on. Those patterns can even look like success from the outside. But healing, for me, has meant loosening that grip and letting something new take root.

Now I’m making more space for creativity, imagination, and play in my work. That’s how Earth in Sky came to life! It’s a place where adults can reconnect with their inner child, feel deeply, and remember that healing can also be curious, expressive, and alive.

There’s room for everything here: the tears, the anger, the confusion, the joy. We transmute what’s heavy together. I may have training and experience, but I’m also just a human on this path. Some days I’m holding space, other days I’m the one being held.

Gratitude for every human who steps into this work with me. Thank you all for being here on this Earth in Sky. 🤍

Circle of Reciprocity 🌿

This matters to me because I don’t believe healing should depend on income.
The world already asks too much from people who are struggling.

At Earth in Sky, the Circle of Reciprocity is a way of doing things differently, learning from natural symbols. It’s pay-what-you-can, rooted in trust that everything lands where it needs to.

When someone pays full price or uses their benefits, it helps cover another person’s reduced rate. When someone pays less, they’re still contributing to the whole.

It’s not about discounts or charity, it’s about collective balance.
Money becomes energy that moves through community instead of stopping at profit.

I also do my best to be mindful with deciding where to invest the money that moves through my experience as well. I choose to contribute to local businesses when possible, thrift or find things that are being given away rather than buying new.

This approach reminds me that healing isn’t just a service, it’s a shared ecosystem.
And when we trust that flow, everyone gets what they need in the right way, at the right time.

@earth.in.sky
✨

#earthinsky #circleofreciprocity #accessibletherapy #communitycare #therapeuticanimism #decolonizingtherapy #sacredeconomy #paywhatyoucan #careculture #healingjustice #animism #ethicalbusiness #hamiltonontario

Circle of Reciprocity 🌿

This matters to me because I don’t believe healing should depend on income.
The world already asks too much from people who are struggling.

At Earth in Sky, the Circle of Reciprocity is a way of doing things differently, learning from natural symbols. It’s pay-what-you-can, rooted in trust that everything lands where it needs to.

When someone pays full price or uses their benefits, it helps cover another person’s reduced rate. When someone pays less, they’re still contributing to the whole.

It’s not about discounts or charity, it’s about collective balance.
Money becomes energy that moves through community instead of stopping at profit.

I also do my best to be mindful with deciding where to invest the money that moves through my experience as well. I choose to contribute to local businesses when possible, thrift or find things that are being given away rather than buying new.

This approach reminds me that healing isn’t just a service, it’s a shared ecosystem.
And when we trust that flow, everyone gets what they need in the right way, at the right time.

@earth.in.sky
✨

#earthinsky #circleofreciprocity #accessibletherapy #communitycare #therapeuticanimism #decolonizingtherapy #sacredeconomy #paywhatyoucan #careculture #healingjustice #animism #ethicalbusiness #hamiltonontario

Be okay with not always being okay.

There’s freedom in letting go of the expectations.

#animism #therapeuticanimism #hamont #animist #therapy

Be okay with not always being okay.

There’s freedom in letting go of the expectations.

#animism #therapeuticanimism #hamont #animist #therapy

Which creature self is showing up in you today?
The one holding space or the one asking to be held?

I’ve been thinking and feeling a lot recently about the experience of support.

We all want to feel loved and cared for, but so many of us are struggling to even offer this to ourselves.

Our sense of community has been eroding for quite some time and in many ways it seems to be getting worse.

But! I also see so much love in the world. So much desire for connection and repair. I see people showing up and doing the work to learn how to look after themselves and each other (plants, animals, land included).

We require reciprocity - taking turns in caring for each other and receiving support as needed.

If you’ve been too self focused, it may be time to find ways to help others.
If you’ve been too busy helping others, it may be time to ask for support.

We are meant to exist in shared ecosystems, not to do it all alone all the time.
Even if it feels like you’re doing it alone, notice the ways you’re supported that perhaps you don’t realize.

Every day we are nourished by the food this planet provides. We have people working in jobs that allow us to live by providing their services.

Let’s say hello more to our fellow neighbours in whatever form they take… human, animal, plant, insect, wind, water, earth, sky, spirit.

My support is here if you need it and I’m so grateful to everyone that supports me when I need that too.

#hamont #animism #therapy #mutualsupport #burnout #ecosystem #emotionalresilience

Which creature self is showing up in you today?
The one holding space or the one asking to be held?

I’ve been thinking and feeling a lot recently about the experience of support.

We all want to feel loved and cared for, but so many of us are struggling to even offer this to ourselves.

Our sense of community has been eroding for quite some time and in many ways it seems to be getting worse.

But! I also see so much love in the world. So much desire for connection and repair. I see people showing up and doing the work to learn how to look after themselves and each other (plants, animals, land included).

We require reciprocity - taking turns in caring for each other and receiving support as needed.

If you’ve been too self focused, it may be time to find ways to help others.
If you’ve been too busy helping others, it may be time to ask for support.

We are meant to exist in shared ecosystems, not to do it all alone all the time.
Even if it feels like you’re doing it alone, notice the ways you’re supported that perhaps you don’t realize.

Every day we are nourished by the food this planet provides. We have people working in jobs that allow us to live by providing their services.

Let’s say hello more to our fellow neighbours in whatever form they take… human, animal, plant, insect, wind, water, earth, sky, spirit.

My support is here if you need it and I’m so grateful to everyone that supports me when I need that too.

#hamont #animism #therapy #mutualsupport #burnout #ecosystem #emotionalresilience

What if we fully trusted that the pain, the rupture, the misstep wasn’t chaos at all.
That perhaps it’s part of the grand design of life? And our desire for wholeness and healing is also part of this ever unfolding experience of life?

Can we find the harmony is perceived harm?

This is an invitation for exploration of this concept.

What if we fully trusted that the pain, the rupture, the misstep wasn’t chaos at all.
That perhaps it’s part of the grand design of life? And our desire for wholeness and healing is also part of this ever unfolding experience of life?

Can we find the harmony is perceived harm?

This is an invitation for exploration of this concept.

Being here in Playa del Carmen Mexico, I can feel and see many layers. Nature, Animist Maya traditions, Catholic symbolism, and capitalist tourism all coexist. It’s hard to say if they exist in harmony or not or if there can truly be harmony when there’s so much harm that has been done.

The land itself is ancient. I see ancient trees that some roads and buildings are built around, integrating them into the architecture . And then I’m made painfully aware that for other building to exist, so much had to be destroyed.

For the Maya, cenotes weren’t just swimming spots, they were sacred openings to Xibalba, the spirit world. Every tree, every stone, every animal carried a presence, a role in the greater web of life. That worldview still pulses quietly beneath the surface, held in the stories of the people, in rituals, in the way some people speak of the land. There’s a remembering that hasn’t been totally destroyed or forgotten.

Then came conquest. Catholicism didn’t just convert.. it erased, destroyed, renamed. Many Maya practices were forced underground or fused into something else for survival. Shrines today often show saints beside the old gods,

Then, capitalism brought a new wave of pressure. Playa is so alive with people selling objects, experiences, themselves.
Commodified spirituality.
Culture is repackaged and sold, much like it is in many tourist attractions around the world. Many locals work long hours in hospitality, barely able to afford to live in the city. And yet many feel like they’re “living the dream” to be here away from their small towns that many grew up in.

As a therapist working through an animist lens, I see these intersections. Healing isn’t just personal, it’s collective. The disconnection, burnout, and soul loss many of us feel are tied to these very systems that extract, colonize, and profit off life.

What keeps the people here heart centred is spirit in the many forms it takes!

May we remember what is real.
May we listen to each other, the elements, the animals, the unseen world.
May we continue to remember what really matters in this world and support ourselves and each other through love and awareness.

Being here in Playa del Carmen Mexico, I can feel and see many layers. Nature, Animist Maya traditions, Catholic symbolism, and capitalist tourism all coexist. It’s hard to say if they exist in harmony or not or if there can truly be harmony when there’s so much harm that has been done.

The land itself is ancient. I see ancient trees that some roads and buildings are built around, integrating them into the architecture . And then I’m made painfully aware that for other building to exist, so much had to be destroyed.

For the Maya, cenotes weren’t just swimming spots, they were sacred openings to Xibalba, the spirit world. Every tree, every stone, every animal carried a presence, a role in the greater web of life. That worldview still pulses quietly beneath the surface, held in the stories of the people, in rituals, in the way some people speak of the land. There’s a remembering that hasn’t been totally destroyed or forgotten.

Then came conquest. Catholicism didn’t just convert.. it erased, destroyed, renamed. Many Maya practices were forced underground or fused into something else for survival. Shrines today often show saints beside the old gods,

Then, capitalism brought a new wave of pressure. Playa is so alive with people selling objects, experiences, themselves.
Commodified spirituality.
Culture is repackaged and sold, much like it is in many tourist attractions around the world. Many locals work long hours in hospitality, barely able to afford to live in the city. And yet many feel like they’re “living the dream” to be here away from their small towns that many grew up in.

As a therapist working through an animist lens, I see these intersections. Healing isn’t just personal, it’s collective. The disconnection, burnout, and soul loss many of us feel are tied to these very systems that extract, colonize, and profit off life.

What keeps the people here heart centred is spirit in the many forms it takes!

May we remember what is real.
May we listen to each other, the elements, the animals, the unseen world.
May we continue to remember what really matters in this world and support ourselves and each other through love and awareness.

A gift from a client of mine who I’m so proud of!
I’m so grateful to be able to do the work I do.
Witnessing humans come into more love and care for themselves, others and the world is truly such a gift.

I truly work with some of the most amazing people this world has to offer!

🤍

A gift from a client of mine who I’m so proud of!
I’m so grateful to be able to do the work I do.
Witnessing humans come into more love and care for themselves, others and the world is truly such a gift.

I truly work with some of the most amazing people this world has to offer!

🤍

There is an ancient knowing within you, a thread that has never been severed only forgotten, waiting to be re-woven into the fabric of your being. Re-membering is not simply recalling; it is the sacred act of gathering the lost pieces, the disowned aspects, the silenced voices of your soul, and welcoming them back into belonging.

In the language of Therapeutic Animism, to re-member is to return to the great web to recognize yourself as an inseparable part of all that is. It is a healing beyond the self, one that dissolves the illusion of separation and restores coherence between body, mind, spirit, and the world around you.

The modern world fragments us, teaching us to forget. We are taught to view ourselves as isolated individuals, rather than as living expressions of the interconnected whole. But the forest does not forget the root. The river does not forget its source. And you when you listen can feel the whisper of your own belonging, calling you home.

Through Therapeutic Animism, we practice the art of re-membering. We attune to the land, the breath, the unseen rhythms that have always held us. We gather the forgotten, the wounded, the wild and the wise, and we weave them back into wholeness—into a self that is not just healed, but whole.

This is your invitation. To re-member is to return. To return is to awaken.

There is an ancient knowing within you, a thread that has never been severed only forgotten, waiting to be re-woven into the fabric of your being. Re-membering is not simply recalling; it is the sacred act of gathering the lost pieces, the disowned aspects, the silenced voices of your soul, and welcoming them back into belonging.

In the language of Therapeutic Animism, to re-member is to return to the great web to recognize yourself as an inseparable part of all that is. It is a healing beyond the self, one that dissolves the illusion of separation and restores coherence between body, mind, spirit, and the world around you.

The modern world fragments us, teaching us to forget. We are taught to view ourselves as isolated individuals, rather than as living expressions of the interconnected whole. But the forest does not forget the root. The river does not forget its source. And you when you listen can feel the whisper of your own belonging, calling you home.

Through Therapeutic Animism, we practice the art of re-membering. We attune to the land, the breath, the unseen rhythms that have always held us. We gather the forgotten, the wounded, the wild and the wise, and we weave them back into wholeness—into a self that is not just healed, but whole.

This is your invitation. To re-member is to return. To return is to awaken.

Felt called to speak to my resistance to posting online. I want to support people in becoming more present to life off our screens. So it seems hypocritical to then post on here. Though my intention is to help us become more present to ourselves, each other, our planet, to love. Sometimes I want to just get off here all together! But I also feel called to share when I can.

Talking a little bit about this concept of Wetiko. Love is the answer, as always. ☺️

I also have always had ticks with blinking, licking my lips, saying “umm” and “like”. Choosing to offer love to myself here. My mind judged this as being messy or unprofessional. But that’s where we start to feed this Wetiko energy.

May we all choose to show up lovingly to every expression of ourselves.

Felt called to speak to my resistance to posting online. I want to support people in becoming more present to life off our screens. So it seems hypocritical to then post on here. Though my intention is to help us become more present to ourselves, each other, our planet, to love. Sometimes I want to just get off here all together! But I also feel called to share when I can.

Talking a little bit about this concept of Wetiko. Love is the answer, as always. ☺️

I also have always had ticks with blinking, licking my lips, saying “umm” and “like”. Choosing to offer love to myself here. My mind judged this as being messy or unprofessional. But that’s where we start to feed this Wetiko energy.

May we all choose to show up lovingly to every expression of ourselves.

Wetiko is the psycho-spiritual sickness of our time, a mind-virus of greed, fear, and disconnection that feeds on separation and blinds us to the sacred web of life. It is a shadow we are collectively dreaming, a distortion woven into our thoughts, our systems, our way of being. It whispers of scarcity, of endless consumption, of the illusion that we are alone.

But a dream, no matter how deep, can be awakened from. The medicine is awareness. The cure is remembering. Each moment we choose connection over division, generosity over hunger, presence over illusion, we unravel the sickness.

We are not separate. We are not lost. The dream can change. May we waken into love and connection, re-membering and coming back to wholeness.

#wetiko #animism #awakening #therapy

Wetiko is the psycho-spiritual sickness of our time, a mind-virus of greed, fear, and disconnection that feeds on separation and blinds us to the sacred web of life. It is a shadow we are collectively dreaming, a distortion woven into our thoughts, our systems, our way of being. It whispers of scarcity, of endless consumption, of the illusion that we are alone.

But a dream, no matter how deep, can be awakened from. The medicine is awareness. The cure is remembering. Each moment we choose connection over division, generosity over hunger, presence over illusion, we unravel the sickness.

We are not separate. We are not lost. The dream can change. May we waken into love and connection, re-membering and coming back to wholeness.

#wetiko #animism #awakening #therapy

Let’s remember together.

Let’s remember together.

An early Valentine’s Day gift to me to support my restorative yoga practice!
I love buying locally made products made of natural materials when possible. 🤍

Thank you to @thelocallife.on.locke and @wrappedincomfort !

An early Valentine’s Day gift to me to support my restorative yoga practice!
I love buying locally made products made of natural materials when possible. 🤍

Thank you to @thelocallife.on.locke and @wrappedincomfort !

Giving gratitude to those that doubt!
Seeing the magic in the sometimes necessary push forwards.

#animism #animist #hamont #therapeutic #gratitude

Giving gratitude to those that doubt!
Seeing the magic in the sometimes necessary push forwards.

#animism #animist #hamont #therapeutic #gratitude

Your mental health and the chemicals around you are more connected than you might think.

Did you know that many everyday products—like cleaning supplies, skincare, and even some foods—contain chemicals that can impact your brain and nervous system?

Exposure to endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, and synthetic fragrances can contribute to anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, and even depression. Over time, these substances can build up in the body, disrupting your natural balance.

The Yuka app is a great tool I use to make it easier to identify harmful chemicals in products. You can scan the barcode, and the app will tell you what’s in it and how it affects your health, giving you the power to make informed choices for a healthier mind and body.

May we opt to choose more natural, non-toxic alternatives whenever possible.

Also, supporting companies that create products that don’t test on animals or use their bodies in cruel ways.

Little changes—like swapping out chemical-laden products for plant-based or organic options—can have a big impact on how you feel mentally and physically.

@naturesaid

It doesn’t have to be expensive! And if you have time, there are cheap ways to make your own products as well.

What’s one product you’ve swapped out recently for something cleaner? Let me know below, and let’s inspire each other to create a healthier environment for ourselves and the planet! 🌍✨

@yuka_app_us

#ToxicFreeLiving #MentalHealthMatters #YuccaApp #animism #HolisticHealing

Your mental health and the chemicals around you are more connected than you might think.

Did you know that many everyday products—like cleaning supplies, skincare, and even some foods—contain chemicals that can impact your brain and nervous system?

Exposure to endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, and synthetic fragrances can contribute to anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, and even depression. Over time, these substances can build up in the body, disrupting your natural balance.

The Yuka app is a great tool I use to make it easier to identify harmful chemicals in products. You can scan the barcode, and the app will tell you what’s in it and how it affects your health, giving you the power to make informed choices for a healthier mind and body.

May we opt to choose more natural, non-toxic alternatives whenever possible.

Also, supporting companies that create products that don’t test on animals or use their bodies in cruel ways.

Little changes—like swapping out chemical-laden products for plant-based or organic options—can have a big impact on how you feel mentally and physically.

@naturesaid

It doesn’t have to be expensive! And if you have time, there are cheap ways to make your own products as well.

What’s one product you’ve swapped out recently for something cleaner? Let me know below, and let’s inspire each other to create a healthier environment for ourselves and the planet! 🌍✨

@yuka_app_us

#ToxicFreeLiving #MentalHealthMatters #YuccaApp #animism #HolisticHealing

As AI continues to rise, it’s reshaping how we live, work, and even connect. While technology can be a powerful tool—helping us stay organized, process information, and even provide quick mental health tips—it’s not a replacement for the deep, creative, and relational aspects of being human.

When AI is helpful:
• To streamline tasks and access knowledge.
• For self-reflection prompts, reminders, or meditation guides.
• As a starting point for understanding a problem or exploring ideas.

When presence and creativity matter:
• When you need to feel truly seen, heard, and cared for.
• To connect deeply with yourself, others, and the natural world.
• For cultivating intuition, healing, and creativity—things that can only emerge from within.

AI is a tool, but we are the creators. It’s our connection to the sacred, our presence in the moment, and our creative power that define what it means to be alive.

#AI #lAnimism #aitherapy #healing #Sacred #soulful

As AI continues to rise, it’s reshaping how we live, work, and even connect. While technology can be a powerful tool—helping us stay organized, process information, and even provide quick mental health tips—it’s not a replacement for the deep, creative, and relational aspects of being human.

When AI is helpful:
• To streamline tasks and access knowledge.
• For self-reflection prompts, reminders, or meditation guides.
• As a starting point for understanding a problem or exploring ideas.

When presence and creativity matter:
• When you need to feel truly seen, heard, and cared for.
• To connect deeply with yourself, others, and the natural world.
• For cultivating intuition, healing, and creativity—things that can only emerge from within.

AI is a tool, but we are the creators. It’s our connection to the sacred, our presence in the moment, and our creative power that define what it means to be alive.

#AI #lAnimism #aitherapy #healing #Sacred #soulful

Feeling overwhelmed by the quick advancements of AI? So many of us are feeling disconnected from self and source. We’re searching for balance.

There’s a quiet knowing in the rhythm of nature, a sense of belonging that whispers when we pause to listen. In the rush of life, it’s easy to forget we are part of something vast and alive. A tapestry woven from earth, air, water, fire and spirit.

Transformation often begins with a single breath, a moment of connection, a soft return to yourself.

You’re not lost. You’ve always been here, held by the earth.

You’re not alone. In a world that can often feel like it’s moving too fast, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself and the magic of life. As a Therapeutic Animist Counsellor, I help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, the natural world, and the sacred threads that weave through your life.

🌿 Together, we’ll explore:
🌙 Healing through nature
🔥 Releasing old patterns
🌱 Finding balance in life’s chaos
🌳 Honouring your connection to the earth

Let’s slow down, breathe, and create space for transformation.
Ready to begin? Message me or Visit earthinsky.com to learn more or book your session.

You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s reconnect together.

#SelfHealing #NatureTherapy #EcoHealing #ReconnectWithNature #HealingJourney #MindBodySoul #SpiritualWellness #EarthWisdom #InnerPeace #animism #ReturnToYourself #SacredConnection #NatureWisdom #InnerStillness #SoulPath

Feeling overwhelmed by the quick advancements of AI? So many of us are feeling disconnected from self and source. We’re searching for balance.

There’s a quiet knowing in the rhythm of nature, a sense of belonging that whispers when we pause to listen. In the rush of life, it’s easy to forget we are part of something vast and alive. A tapestry woven from earth, air, water, fire and spirit.

Transformation often begins with a single breath, a moment of connection, a soft return to yourself.

You’re not lost. You’ve always been here, held by the earth.

You’re not alone. In a world that can often feel like it’s moving too fast, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself and the magic of life. As a Therapeutic Animist Counsellor, I help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, the natural world, and the sacred threads that weave through your life.

🌿 Together, we’ll explore:
🌙 Healing through nature
🔥 Releasing old patterns
🌱 Finding balance in life’s chaos
🌳 Honouring your connection to the earth

Let’s slow down, breathe, and create space for transformation.
Ready to begin? Message me or Visit earthinsky.com to learn more or book your session.

You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s reconnect together.

#SelfHealing #NatureTherapy #EcoHealing #ReconnectWithNature #HealingJourney #MindBodySoul #SpiritualWellness #EarthWisdom #InnerPeace #animism #ReturnToYourself #SacredConnection #NatureWisdom #InnerStillness #SoulPath

I’m so grateful for the work I’ve been divinely guided to do. I see how supported I’ve been along the way to be positioned to be in this role. I’m actually so amazed at what my life has become as I’ve followed the guidance available to me. It has been an emotional journey, at times I’ve felt lost.. I’ve been in the dark wondering if I’ll ever see the light again. The inner sun always rises once more and I’m able to see why the times of uncertainty were necessary teachers on my path. The pain I’ve endured have been blessings and integral parts of my journey.

Each person I connect with helps me learn more about the human experience. It’s such a privilege to witness each person’s journey and growth. Truly I feel so proud of everyone for the changes I’ve seen them make for themselves over the years. It takes bravery and courage to face ourselves and to choose to be the person we truly want to be in this world rather than repeating the pain of the past. We all deserve forgiveness and love, especially when it feels hard to do so.

I’m here for all the feelings.. the anger, laughter, tears, confusion, clarity, joy and love.

I understand and love myself and life better because of this work. To have a job that doesn’t feel like work is such a gift that I don’t take for granted.

Thank you to this client for suggesting to take this photo! It’s prefect because you can’t see his face entirely so it still protects his confidentiality. Even though he was happy to have me share this. ☺️ May you be divinely supported and blessed in this next chapter of your life! You’ve got this 🙏🏻✨

#therapy #therapeuticanimism #hamont #animism

I’m so grateful for the work I’ve been divinely guided to do. I see how supported I’ve been along the way to be positioned to be in this role. I’m actually so amazed at what my life has become as I’ve followed the guidance available to me. It has been an emotional journey, at times I’ve felt lost.. I’ve been in the dark wondering if I’ll ever see the light again. The inner sun always rises once more and I’m able to see why the times of uncertainty were necessary teachers on my path. The pain I’ve endured have been blessings and integral parts of my journey.

Each person I connect with helps me learn more about the human experience. It’s such a privilege to witness each person’s journey and growth. Truly I feel so proud of everyone for the changes I’ve seen them make for themselves over the years. It takes bravery and courage to face ourselves and to choose to be the person we truly want to be in this world rather than repeating the pain of the past. We all deserve forgiveness and love, especially when it feels hard to do so.

I’m here for all the feelings.. the anger, laughter, tears, confusion, clarity, joy and love.

I understand and love myself and life better because of this work. To have a job that doesn’t feel like work is such a gift that I don’t take for granted.

Thank you to this client for suggesting to take this photo! It’s prefect because you can’t see his face entirely so it still protects his confidentiality. Even though he was happy to have me share this. ☺️ May you be divinely supported and blessed in this next chapter of your life! You’ve got this 🙏🏻✨

#therapy #therapeuticanimism #hamont #animism

Through his wild, untamed spirit, this cat reminds me to release control and embrace the chaos. Grateful for the lessons in surrender and spontaneity he brings every day. ✨🐾

What lessons do you learn from the creatures that inhabit where you also live?

#TherapeuticAnimism #LessonsFromNature #SacredCompanions”

Through his wild, untamed spirit, this cat reminds me to release control and embrace the chaos. Grateful for the lessons in surrender and spontaneity he brings every day. ✨🐾

What lessons do you learn from the creatures that inhabit where you also live?

#TherapeuticAnimism #LessonsFromNature #SacredCompanions”

Sometimes we need to stray from the main quest and wander the side paths. 🌿 Along the way, we gather mementos—lessons, memories, and reflections—that reveal pieces of who we truly are. These detours aren’t distractions; they’re sacred. ✨

What treasures have you discovered off the beaten path?

#SideQuest #TherapeuticAnimism #hamont #hamontcounselling #animism

Sometimes we need to stray from the main quest and wander the side paths. 🌿 Along the way, we gather mementos—lessons, memories, and reflections—that reveal pieces of who we truly are. These detours aren’t distractions; they’re sacred. ✨

What treasures have you discovered off the beaten path?

#SideQuest #TherapeuticAnimism #hamont #hamontcounselling #animism

Fashion therapy moment inspired by spring! ☀️ Usually I like to dress with the colours of the season but I decided to invite some needed spring energy into today.

#fashiontherapy #animism

Fashion therapy moment inspired by spring! ☀️ Usually I like to dress with the colours of the season but I decided to invite some needed spring energy into today.

#fashiontherapy #animism

Faith: Trusting the Unseen

Faith is the quiet knowing that even in the darkest moments, something beautiful is growing beneath the surface. It’s the trust we place in the cycles of life, the rhythms of nature, and the interconnected web of all things.

In therapeutic animism, faith is not bound to belief in one thing—it’s a living relationship with the energies around us. It’s in the way seeds rest in the soil, trusting the return of spring. It’s in the way the sun rises, even after the longest night.

Faith doesn’t ask us to ignore challenges or bypass pain; it asks us to lean in, to trust that transformation is unfolding, even when we cannot yet see it.

✨ This January, as the light begins to return, let’s reflect:
• What are you being called to trust?
• What seeds of intention will you nurture in this season of stillness?
• How does faith guide you through the unseen?

🌑 Remember, the quiet of winter holds the possibility of spring. Faith is the bridge that carries us forward. 🌞

#TherapeuticAnimism #FaithInNature #TrustTheProcess #WinterWisdom #AnimistHealing #EarthInSky

Faith: Trusting the Unseen

Faith is the quiet knowing that even in the darkest moments, something beautiful is growing beneath the surface. It’s the trust we place in the cycles of life, the rhythms of nature, and the interconnected web of all things.

In therapeutic animism, faith is not bound to belief in one thing—it’s a living relationship with the energies around us. It’s in the way seeds rest in the soil, trusting the return of spring. It’s in the way the sun rises, even after the longest night.

Faith doesn’t ask us to ignore challenges or bypass pain; it asks us to lean in, to trust that transformation is unfolding, even when we cannot yet see it.

✨ This January, as the light begins to return, let’s reflect:
• What are you being called to trust?
• What seeds of intention will you nurture in this season of stillness?
• How does faith guide you through the unseen?

🌑 Remember, the quiet of winter holds the possibility of spring. Faith is the bridge that carries us forward. 🌞

#TherapeuticAnimism #FaithInNature #TrustTheProcess #WinterWisdom #AnimistHealing #EarthInSky

Each trip and journey I take teaches me more about myself and life.

I had a profound moment during this journey with my mom - an unmistakable sign that my aunt who died in 2021 was present with me.. More than that I felt the love of this universe, the prime creator, our oneness. I had stood upon a bridge earlier that day, the day after her birthday.. I asked for a sign and it was given in the most magical way.

Something in me shifted in that moment on the eastern peak of Madeira island. A song connected to her and I, a rainbow, a found book with a message of forgiveness. All in divine alignment. I cried tears of a deep inner knowing that we are connected to something so much more than what this original physical realm seems to be.

I have been praying for some softening in my heart and I truly felt blessed in this last day by a gift from the divine. A layer of fear dissolved in a moment. An openness that I haven’t felt in months.

My human self has been fearful.
My higher self knows how safe I truly am and how much of our life is a story, an illusion created for our awakening.

These words come from my highest self.
Many times I’m in the messy humanness of myself.. sad, sacred, angry, disassociated.

I’m thankful for this time of reprieve.

May you feel the love that is always available.

Each trip and journey I take teaches me more about myself and life.

I had a profound moment during this journey with my mom - an unmistakable sign that my aunt who died in 2021 was present with me.. More than that I felt the love of this universe, the prime creator, our oneness. I had stood upon a bridge earlier that day, the day after her birthday.. I asked for a sign and it was given in the most magical way.

Something in me shifted in that moment on the eastern peak of Madeira island. A song connected to her and I, a rainbow, a found book with a message of forgiveness. All in divine alignment. I cried tears of a deep inner knowing that we are connected to something so much more than what this original physical realm seems to be.

I have been praying for some softening in my heart and I truly felt blessed in this last day by a gift from the divine. A layer of fear dissolved in a moment. An openness that I haven’t felt in months.

My human self has been fearful.
My higher self knows how safe I truly am and how much of our life is a story, an illusion created for our awakening.

These words come from my highest self.
Many times I’m in the messy humanness of myself.. sad, sacred, angry, disassociated.

I’m thankful for this time of reprieve.

May you feel the love that is always available.

VIVITAR

A word that can be used instead of altar, which typically has religious connotations.

A space used for intention and ritual.

To bring to life deliberately.
Viv = Life
Tar = Deliberate Action

🌱🌱🌱

Thank you @prospera.blends for the Hapé

#animism #therapeuticanimism #hamontcounselling #spirituality #altar #ancestors

VIVITAR

A word that can be used instead of altar, which typically has religious connotations.

A space used for intention and ritual.

To bring to life deliberately.
Viv = Life
Tar = Deliberate Action

🌱🌱🌱

Thank you @prospera.blends for the Hapé

#animism #therapeuticanimism #hamontcounselling #spirituality #altar #ancestors

Earth - Air - Water - Fire - I am one with you
Give me strength to see what is pure and true
I await, I await, I await to hear
The wisdom from the great unknown to dispel my fear

Earth - Air - Water - Fire - I am one with you
Give me strength to see what is pure and true
I await, I await, I await to hear
The wisdom from the great unknown to dispel my fear

Welcoming Therapeutic Animism into Our Daily Lives

🐾 Mindful Nature Walks
Take a moment to slow down and walk with intention. Allow your senses to fully engage with the natural world. Feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the birds, and breathe in the changing air of the seasons. Each step becomes a form of meditation and grounding, connecting us with the life force around us.

🌸🍂 Seasonal Awareness + Living
Aligning ourselves with the rhythms of nature allows us to live more harmoniously. As the seasons shift, so too do our energies and needs. Acknowledge the cycles of life—planting, growing, harvesting, and resting—and adjust your daily rhythms to honor this flow.

🖋️ Journaling and Reflection
Writing can be a powerful tool for introspection and connection. Set aside time to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and observations of the natural world. Let your journal be a sacred space to explore your inner landscape and cultivate self-awareness.

🕯️ 🪴 Nature Altars + Offerings
Create a space in your home or outdoors where you can leave offerings to honor the earth. A simple stone, flower, or candle can serve as a reminder of your connection to the spirit of place. These altars act as portals for communication with the unseen and create sacred space for daily reflection

💨🪨💧🔥Connecting with Elemental Spirits
The elements—earth, air, fire, and water—are alive and filled with wisdom. Open yourself to the energies of the elements, whether through mindful practice or intuitive guidance. Listen to the whispers of the wind, the warmth of the sun, the flow of the rivers, and the grounding strength of the earth.

📖 Storytelling and Ritual
Ritual and storytelling have long been ways to honor our ancestors and the spirits of the earth. Be intentional about daily practices and the words you choose to use inside and outside self yourself to narrative your life.

#animism #therapeutic #mindfulness #animist #psychedelic

Welcoming Therapeutic Animism into Our Daily Lives

🐾 Mindful Nature Walks
Take a moment to slow down and walk with intention. Allow your senses to fully engage with the natural world. Feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the birds, and breathe in the changing air of the seasons. Each step becomes a form of meditation and grounding, connecting us with the life force around us.

🌸🍂 Seasonal Awareness + Living
Aligning ourselves with the rhythms of nature allows us to live more harmoniously. As the seasons shift, so too do our energies and needs. Acknowledge the cycles of life—planting, growing, harvesting, and resting—and adjust your daily rhythms to honor this flow.

🖋️ Journaling and Reflection
Writing can be a powerful tool for introspection and connection. Set aside time to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and observations of the natural world. Let your journal be a sacred space to explore your inner landscape and cultivate self-awareness.

🕯️ 🪴 Nature Altars + Offerings
Create a space in your home or outdoors where you can leave offerings to honor the earth. A simple stone, flower, or candle can serve as a reminder of your connection to the spirit of place. These altars act as portals for communication with the unseen and create sacred space for daily reflection

💨🪨💧🔥Connecting with Elemental Spirits
The elements—earth, air, fire, and water—are alive and filled with wisdom. Open yourself to the energies of the elements, whether through mindful practice or intuitive guidance. Listen to the whispers of the wind, the warmth of the sun, the flow of the rivers, and the grounding strength of the earth.

📖 Storytelling and Ritual
Ritual and storytelling have long been ways to honor our ancestors and the spirits of the earth. Be intentional about daily practices and the words you choose to use inside and outside self yourself to narrative your life.

#animism #therapeutic #mindfulness #animist #psychedelic

Welcoming Therapeutic Animism into Our Daily Lives

🐾 Mindful Nature Walks
Take a moment to slow down and walk with intention. Allow your senses to fully engage with the natural world. Feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the birds, and breathe in the changing air of the seasons. Each step becomes a form of meditation and grounding, connecting us with the life force around us.

🌸🍂 Seasonal Awareness + Living
Aligning ourselves with the rhythms of nature allows us to live more harmoniously. As the seasons shift, so too do our energies and needs. Acknowledge the cycles of life—planting, growing, harvesting, and resting—and adjust your daily rhythms to honor this flow.

🖋️ Journaling and Reflection
Writing can be a powerful tool for introspection and connection. Set aside time to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and observations of the natural world. Let your journal be a sacred space to explore your inner landscape and cultivate self-awareness.

🕯️ 🪴 Nature Altars + Offerings
Create a space in your home or outdoors where you can leave offerings to honor the earth. A simple stone, flower, or candle can serve as a reminder of your connection to the spirit of place. These altars act as portals for communication with the unseen and create sacred space for daily reflection

💨🪨💧🔥Connecting with Elemental Spirits
The elements—earth, air, fire, and water—are alive and filled with wisdom. Open yourself to the energies of the elements, whether through mindful practice or intuitive guidance. Listen to the whispers of the wind, the warmth of the sun, the flow of the rivers, and the grounding strength of the earth.

📖 Storytelling and Ritual
Ritual and storytelling have long been ways to honor our ancestors and the spirits of the earth. Be intentional about daily practices and the words you choose to use inside and outside self yourself to narrative your life.

#animism #therapeutic #mindfulness #animist #psychedelic

Welcoming Therapeutic Animism into Our Daily Lives

🐾 Mindful Nature Walks
Take a moment to slow down and walk with intention. Allow your senses to fully engage with the natural world. Feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the birds, and breathe in the changing air of the seasons. Each step becomes a form of meditation and grounding, connecting us with the life force around us.

🌸🍂 Seasonal Awareness + Living
Aligning ourselves with the rhythms of nature allows us to live more harmoniously. As the seasons shift, so too do our energies and needs. Acknowledge the cycles of life—planting, growing, harvesting, and resting—and adjust your daily rhythms to honor this flow.

🖋️ Journaling and Reflection
Writing can be a powerful tool for introspection and connection. Set aside time to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and observations of the natural world. Let your journal be a sacred space to explore your inner landscape and cultivate self-awareness.

🕯️ 🪴 Nature Altars + Offerings
Create a space in your home or outdoors where you can leave offerings to honor the earth. A simple stone, flower, or candle can serve as a reminder of your connection to the spirit of place. These altars act as portals for communication with the unseen and create sacred space for daily reflection

💨🪨💧🔥Connecting with Elemental Spirits
The elements—earth, air, fire, and water—are alive and filled with wisdom. Open yourself to the energies of the elements, whether through mindful practice or intuitive guidance. Listen to the whispers of the wind, the warmth of the sun, the flow of the rivers, and the grounding strength of the earth.

📖 Storytelling and Ritual
Ritual and storytelling have long been ways to honor our ancestors and the spirits of the earth. Be intentional about daily practices and the words you choose to use inside and outside self yourself to narrative your life.

#animism #therapeutic #mindfulness #animist #psychedelic

Root deep where the earth cradles your name,
Where whispers of stone and leaf sing your story,
Unfold in the dance of wind and rain,
Stretch skyward, nourished by unseen glory.

You are moss on the shade-kissed bark,
Fern unfurling in shadow’s embrace,
Wings of spirit drift on morning’s arc,
In every crevice, life finds its grace.

The soil hums in knowing tones,
No need to chase a distant sky—
Where you stand, the wild heart grows,
In rooted stillness, spirits rise high.

#animism

Root deep where the earth cradles your name,
Where whispers of stone and leaf sing your story,
Unfold in the dance of wind and rain,
Stretch skyward, nourished by unseen glory.

You are moss on the shade-kissed bark,
Fern unfurling in shadow’s embrace,
Wings of spirit drift on morning’s arc,
In every crevice, life finds its grace.

The soil hums in knowing tones,
No need to chase a distant sky—
Where you stand, the wild heart grows,
In rooted stillness, spirits rise high.

#animism

Therapeutic Animism offers a holistic approach to wellness that blends the wisdom of animism with the compassion of social work counseling, celebrating the deep connection and respect for all life forms and natural phenomena. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, weaving together nature-based therapy, eco-spiritual practices, and symbolic work.
By decolonizing mental health and embracing indigenous knowledge systems, therapeutic animism promotes re-wilding and rekindles our innate bond with the natural world. There is also an invitation to explore non-ordinary realms and spirituality, fostering a sense of balance and harmony within oneself and with the universe.

#therapy #hamont #animism #therapeuticanimism #animist #spiritualcounselor

Therapeutic Animism offers a holistic approach to wellness that blends the wisdom of animism with the compassion of social work counseling, celebrating the deep connection and respect for all life forms and natural phenomena. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, weaving together nature-based therapy, eco-spiritual practices, and symbolic work.
By decolonizing mental health and embracing indigenous knowledge systems, therapeutic animism promotes re-wilding and rekindles our innate bond with the natural world. There is also an invitation to explore non-ordinary realms and spirituality, fostering a sense of balance and harmony within oneself and with the universe.

#therapy #hamont #animism #therapeuticanimism #animist #spiritualcounselor

#animism

#animism

Life takes so many interesting different shapes and forms here on earth. I hadn’t seen this one before! Thought it looked a little alien. But, a lot of things can seem alien around here once we let the illusion of familiarity dissolve. Then we can dissolve the alien judgment and let ourselves be one with the unifying force of love.

#animism

Life takes so many interesting different shapes and forms here on earth. I hadn’t seen this one before! Thought it looked a little alien. But, a lot of things can seem alien around here once we let the illusion of familiarity dissolve. Then we can dissolve the alien judgment and let ourselves be one with the unifying force of love.

#animism

Transcend into new realms with the Therapeutic Animism newsletter all about portals. 💫🕳️🌀🐚 Link In Bio!

In this newsletter:

New "Office" Update
Website Revamp
Updates From My World
Journaling Prompts about Portal Times
Lions Gate Portal Affirmations
Portal Flute Song

#animism #therapeuticanimism #animist #lionsgate #lionsgateportal #portal

Transcend into new realms with the Therapeutic Animism newsletter all about portals. 💫🕳️🌀🐚 Link In Bio!

In this newsletter:

New "Office" Update
Website Revamp
Updates From My World
Journaling Prompts about Portal Times
Lions Gate Portal Affirmations
Portal Flute Song

#animism #therapeuticanimism #animist #lionsgate #lionsgateportal #portal

Did you know I have a monthly newsletter?

Often I have clients asking me about my life and I’m happy to share! But I don’t want to take up too much of their time with my stories. So I include updates about my life in the newsletter.

Other things you might find in the newsletter:

🌱 a monthly animist/mental wellness theme
🌱 journaling ideas
🌱 resources
🌱 videos or music
🌱 information about collective energies
🌱 astrological updates impacting us
🌱 poems
🌱 articles to deepen your experience

Want to join the mailing list? Send me a message with your email and I’ll add you!

The next newsletter is coming out tomorrow and I’ll be sharing about my revamped website. ✨

Did you know I have a monthly newsletter?

Often I have clients asking me about my life and I’m happy to share! But I don’t want to take up too much of their time with my stories. So I include updates about my life in the newsletter.

Other things you might find in the newsletter:

🌱 a monthly animist/mental wellness theme
🌱 journaling ideas
🌱 resources
🌱 videos or music
🌱 information about collective energies
🌱 astrological updates impacting us
🌱 poems
🌱 articles to deepen your experience

Want to join the mailing list? Send me a message with your email and I’ll add you!

The next newsletter is coming out tomorrow and I’ll be sharing about my revamped website. ✨

My in home meeting space!

I’ve had a vision of having a space where I live and work from. Filled with sunlight, plants, outdoor space. Eventually I’d love to have space for an outdoor fire where we can make lots of noise and not worry about the neighbours.

Working from my little apartment is part of me embracing that dream and starting with what I have available to me.

Working from home also allows me to have the freedom to be mobile as I have some dreams in the works around doing more travelling while I continue to support fellow humans.

My in home meeting space!

I’ve had a vision of having a space where I live and work from. Filled with sunlight, plants, outdoor space. Eventually I’d love to have space for an outdoor fire where we can make lots of noise and not worry about the neighbours.

Working from my little apartment is part of me embracing that dream and starting with what I have available to me.

Working from home also allows me to have the freedom to be mobile as I have some dreams in the works around doing more travelling while I continue to support fellow humans.

Today’s office!

So grateful to be able to meet with fellow humans outside for the work I do.

Recently I got rid of my office and now my office is in my home and outside. I loved that little office space and feel some grief around letting it go. But I know this was the right decision for me with what my intentions are moving forward in life. I feel free and open for what’s next!

Today’s office!

So grateful to be able to meet with fellow humans outside for the work I do.

Recently I got rid of my office and now my office is in my home and outside. I loved that little office space and feel some grief around letting it go. But I know this was the right decision for me with what my intentions are moving forward in life. I feel free and open for what’s next!

This Buddha head has been sitting on this stump beside the back door to my little apartment for several years.

Recently, the external grey layer has been falling away to reveal the pink stone underneath.

Something about this feels so relatable.

You are welcomed here.

It’s safe to unravel with me. Let the walls fall.
You don’t need to tidy and clean yourself up to be acceptable.

I love your vulnerable parts and mine. 🤍🙏🏻

This Buddha head has been sitting on this stump beside the back door to my little apartment for several years.

Recently, the external grey layer has been falling away to reveal the pink stone underneath.

Something about this feels so relatable.

You are welcomed here.

It’s safe to unravel with me. Let the walls fall.
You don’t need to tidy and clean yourself up to be acceptable.

I love your vulnerable parts and mine. 🤍🙏�🏻

When I was a kid I believed that we lived in a world of magic. As I got older, I felt disappointed that the magical world I once believed in wasn’t what I thought it was.
Now, I understand that there’s magic everywhere. It just looks a little different from the magical stories I grew up loving.

#animism #animist

When I was a kid I believed that we lived in a world of magic. As I got older, I felt disappointed that the magical world I once believed in wasn’t what I thought it was.
Now, I understand that there’s magic everywhere. It just looks a little different from the magical stories I grew up loving.

#animism #animist

Trust.
Accept.
Love.
Flow.

#animist #therapeutic #manifesting #meditation

Trust.
Accept.
Love.
Flow.

#animist #therapeutic #manifesting #meditation

Love in nature! 💚🌱
Came across this little treasure.
A reminder of the serendipity of life and love.

#animism #animist #animistic

Love in nature! 💚🌱
Came across this little treasure.
A reminder of the serendipity of life and love.

#animism #animist #animistic

Symbiosis of Souls 🌱

In the whisper of the ancient trees,
Where roots entwine with memories,
The earth and humans softly blend,
In a dance that has no end.

Veins of oak and veins of flesh,
Pulse with rhythms, intertwined and fresh,
Heartbeats echo through the soil,
Merging spirits, no longer foil.

Skyward branches, arms outstretched,
Embrace the winds, with spirits fetched,
Leaves flutter, sharing secrets old,
To human ears, the tales unfold.

Eyes of hawk and human gaze,
Through the mists of morning haze,
In their glances, truths are shared,
A kinship, sacred, deeply bared.

Streams that flow with life and blood,
Carry whispers, a gentle flood,
Connecting minds and souls alike,
In the twilight and dawn’s first light.

Feet that tread on mossy ground,
Feel the hum, the sacred sound,
Of nature’s breath, of life’s sweet kiss,
In this union, eternal bliss.

Together we, both leaf and bone,
Speak in languages of stone,
In the symphony of life and death,
Nature and humans share one breath.

Symbiosis of Souls 🌱

In the whisper of the ancient trees,
Where roots entwine with memories,
The earth and humans softly blend,
In a dance that has no end.

Veins of oak and veins of flesh,
Pulse with rhythms, intertwined and fresh,
Heartbeats echo through the soil,
Merging spirits, no longer foil.

Skyward branches, arms outstretched,
Embrace the winds, with spirits fetched,
Leaves flutter, sharing secrets old,
To human ears, the tales unfold.

Eyes of hawk and human gaze,
Through the mists of morning haze,
In their glances, truths are shared,
A kinship, sacred, deeply bared.

Streams that flow with life and blood,
Carry whispers, a gentle flood,
Connecting minds and souls alike,
In the twilight and dawn’s first light.

Feet that tread on mossy ground,
Feel the hum, the sacred sound,
Of nature’s breath, of life’s sweet kiss,
In this union, eternal bliss.

Together we, both leaf and bone,
Speak in languages of stone,
In the symphony of life and death,
Nature and humans share one breath.

We are collectively working through so much!

We are collectively working through so much!

“Take root in the ground, live in harmony with the wind, plant your seeds in the winter, and rejoice with the birds in the coming of spring.

No matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love.”

- Castle in the Sky

“Take root in the ground, live in harmony with the wind, plant your seeds in the winter, and rejoice with the birds in the coming of spring.

No matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love.”

- Castle in the Sky

Turning over a new leaf. 🍃
Welcoming in change.

I’m excited to be working on a training program from Therapeutic Animism! But I’m also going through my own initiation to allow this to unfold.

Trusting nature’s divine timing.

Turning over a new leaf. 🍃
Welcoming in change.

I’m excited to be working on a training program from Therapeutic Animism! But I’m also going through my own initiation to allow this to unfold.

Trusting nature’s divine timing.

Living between mountains.
Earth in Sky.

Living between mountains.
Earth in Sky.

“It is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted to a Profoundly Sick Society.” - Jiddue Krishnamurti,

“It is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted to a Profoundly Sick Society.” - Jiddue Krishnamurti,

At 36 years old, I feel healthier and more youthful than I ever have! Don’t get me wrong, I still have days where I have challenges with my body, but I’ve learned so much that I wish I knew when I was younger. Or maybe I did know, I just didn’t want to believe it or listen.

Our bodies are a foundation for the rest of our life experience. Our gut health is connected to our brain health. I’m not a naturopath or nutritionist, so I’m just sharing from my personal experience.

What I’ve eliminated or reduced:
- toxic oils that our bodies can’t break down easily (basically any oil other than coconut, olive and avocado)
- alcohol consumption
- pharmaceuticals (especially birth control)
- eating processed foods
- taking other people’s opinions or reactions personally
- emotional abuse towards myself

What I’ve included:
- listening to what my body is communicating to me
- strength training
- probiotics
- filtered water
- consistent time out in nature
- eating whole foods
- time for rest and recovery
- forgiveness
- following my intuition

There’s probably much more I could add to both of these lists, but these are the top ones that came to mind.

As we tend to the wellness of our mind and spirit, may we remember that our bodies are interconnected with these realms . Care for the body is care for the mind and spirit.

At 36 years old, I feel healthier and more youthful than I ever have! Don’t get me wrong, I still have days where I have challenges with my body, but I’ve learned so much that I wish I knew when I was younger. Or maybe I did know, I just didn’t want to believe it or listen.

Our bodies are a foundation for the rest of our life experience. Our gut health is connected to our brain health. I’m not a naturopath or nutritionist, so I’m just sharing from my personal experience.

What I’ve eliminated or reduced:
- toxic oils that our bodies can’t break down easily (basically any oil other than coconut, olive and avocado)
- alcohol consumption
- pharmaceuticals (especially birth control)
- eating processed foods
- taking other people’s opinions or reactions personally
- emotional abuse towards myself

What I’ve included:
- listening to what my body is communicating to me
- strength training
- probiotics
- filtered water
- consistent time out in nature
- eating whole foods
- time for rest and recovery
- forgiveness
- following my intuition

There’s probably much more I could add to both of these lists, but these are the top ones that came to mind.

As we tend to the wellness of our mind and spirit, may we remember that our bodies are interconnected with these realms . Care for the body is care for the mind and spirit.

Like magic, the mountain disappears.

We ourselves have moments of clarity, moments where we’re back in the fog. How can it be that we forget so easily what we know in our hearts and consciousness?

I often feel like we are meant to swim in the waters of the dramas of our lives. Coming up for air with awareness every so often, only to dive back down into the experience of forgetting.

We may wonder why we acted in ways where we know better. It takes time to integrated knowledge into practice.

This is part of the human experience.
This is part of nature.

The clouds are sometimes so dense that we can’t see who we truly are.. and then the density lifts, revealing what was always there.

No need to be so hard on yourself for this.
Spiritual perfectionism is just another way the ego tries to strengthen itself.

May we learn to accept it all.. the clarity and the illusions.

Like magic, the mountain disappears.

We ourselves have moments of clarity, moments where we’re back in the fog. How can it be that we forget so easily what we know in our hearts and consciousness?

I often feel like we are meant to swim in the waters of the dramas of our lives. Coming up for air with awareness every so often, only to dive back down into the experience of forgetting.

We may wonder why we acted in ways where we know better. It takes time to integrated knowledge into practice.

This is part of the human experience.
This is part of nature.

The clouds are sometimes so dense that we can’t see who we truly are.. and then the density lifts, revealing what was always there.

No need to be so hard on yourself for this.
Spiritual perfectionism is just another way the ego tries to strengthen itself.

May we learn to accept it all.. the clarity and the illusions.

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

bottom of page