When I was detoxing from Rx pills in the Fall of 2021, I booked a seaside motel for 3 days to isolate and allow my body to withdraw.
I journeyed around in nature to allow myself to rejuvenate. I ventured to Green Point lighthouse with my lunch & backpack in hand. My GPS told me "I have arrived at my destination".
I immediately got frustated as there was no lighthouse, no ocean in sight. Yet, I turned to my right and saw a house for sale.
In that moment, a calm came over me. My Dad had passed in 2019 and we had a dynamic relationship, I know now the darkness he fought throughout his life, is part of what I have healed.
I have always dreamed of owning a camp along water. Historically, men received property in the family and I have always spoke my annoyance with this to Dad. When he was passing, the last thing he said to me was "I'll find your waterfront property." to which I replied, "that is the last of my worries."
It was never really about the property for me. It was about wanting to do what boys/men did. I could never understand why I couldn't go fishing, hunting, canoeing, in nature. or own a camp. I could never understand restrictions put on me because I am female.
I was outside my window of tolerance that day. Totally dysregulated, but I trust the ocean had to be close. I continued on driving and the windy path lead me to the ocean. As I looked up, the view took my breath away. ......
Without hesitation, I purchased the property. I knew in that moment what the message was, what my soul's purpose was. It was to create a solace. A safe space I used to heal. A space with no wifi. No TV. Just nature and all her elements.
I have used and continue to use the space to heal. I am now opening it up to work with others. Sessions are for those who desire a 1:1 trauma informed approach.
Interested in 1:1 session: Email attm247@gmail.com
Booked are now open for June 2024: Thursday 5 to 8. Friday 11 to 1 or 5 to 8.
These session are 3 hours of 1:1 coaching/teaching with a trauma informed lens.
Trauma Informed sessions look like / feel like:
- Realizes the widespread impact of trauma
- Recognizes how it is impacting the client
- Responds in a way to allow clients to feel heard and facilitate healing from
trauma
- Resists re-traumatization
This also means:
-Sessions are booked in 3 hour slots
- No reception area.
- No running into other clients
$185 for 3 hour slot, billable under Naturopath.
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