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Social Therapeutics is a post-modern approach to group-orientated psychotherapy. Social therapeutics, developed by Fred Newman in the 1970s, is a recognized alternative medical approach to psychology that is practiced frequently in America. ​ Social therapy coaches work within groups and encourage them to explore the questions, hardships, and stories brought by fellow group members. The end goal is not diagnosing or "fixing the problem," but instead using the activity of th

Shamanism has been referred to as "the first religion," having roots extending to the nomadic period of humankind. ​ Shamanic Energy Healing is an alternative healing practice that uses the beliefs of shamanism, where we work with the earth and natural elements to help the client balance out their spiritual energies. ​ ​ ​​ Think of the body like a lightning rod: Lightning wants to go into the earth the quickest way possible, even if it means hurting organic materials. A l

From Stage to Healing – My Journey ​ Traditional Theater Growing up in Connecticut, I spent most of my time in two places: the theater and the Episcopal Church. Often, the two overlapped—I’d be just as likely to be in a church play as a community theater musical. When it came time to apply for college, I was torn between seminary and theater. The decision was made for me when the theater department offered me a scholarship. ​ I never looked back. I earned my bachelor’s degree

When I finally had disposable income, I invested in my own education. By the second year of my full-time job, I was studying for three different classes, and I also hired a guitar teacher for my own sanity. The first course supported my pursuit of a K–12 teaching license, which was a professional requirement. The second involved studying social therapeutics with the East Side Institute—first as a graduate of their International Program, and later through training as a social

Look—winter can suck. You know when it doesn’t suck? When there’s snow, or fire, or both. Otherwise, it’s just a season where snot freezes to your face, and there’s no pretty foliage to ogle. I’m from New England—of course we ogle trees. There are a lot of reasons seasonal depression is a real thing. The primary one: our society ignores the biological need to rest when the world is resting. We see hibernation all around us—from mammals to turtles, even trees—and yet humans in

A brief look at my trip to the 2025 Eurotas Conference, held in Oaxaca, Mexico.