by Alexandra Hepburn | Jul 22, 2024 | Counseling, Spirituality
In the world of counseling and psychotherapy, we are often seeking ways to help clients develop their own “resources” to deal with life’s challenges. If they are struggling with some kind of pain or difficulty, so we may support them in exploring their inner...
by Alexandra Hepburn | Jul 6, 2024 | Counseling
An Introduction… As we navigate the challenges of life, learning to listen to our bodies can be surprisingly helpful. I’d like to explore a simple but powerful practice called Focusing. If you’ve come across Focusing before, that’s not...
by Alexandra Hepburn | Jun 17, 2024 | Counseling, Spiritual Guidance
Invitation Oh do you have time to linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day for the goldfinches that have gathered in a field of thistles for a musical battle, to see who can sing the highest note, or the lowest, or the most expressive of...
by Alexandra Hepburn | May 28, 2024 | Counseling, Spiritual Guidance
Over the years, in my work with clients and spiritual seekers as well as in my own experience, I have learned the importance of being in touch with our bodies. This premise may lead in a variety of directions, but my particular interest here is in “ways of knowing.” ...
by Alexandra Hepburn | Apr 29, 2024 | Counseling
Weather is…. … a common and powerful source of metaphors for our emotions, feelings, states of mind. (I would guess that we rarely think about the underlying realities that enliven the images.) … and – if we pay attention – weather is a prominent focus...
by Alexandra Hepburn | Apr 14, 2024 | Counseling, Spiritual Guidance
“Know thyself.” “Who am I?” Growing up We begin to develop our sense of identity in childhood. An infant explores her fingers and toes, and we interpret her actions and responses as reflecting an implicit...
