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My Journey into Relational Practice – Part 2

The RPT program begins and ends with retreats where cohorts spend the weekend to train and connect with each other. As we settled into our chairs, Tingshas chimes sounded, and we began. But shortly after introductions, we began in a very different way. The trainers...

My Journey in Relational Practice- Part 1

I’ll Go First Since an ethic of my monthly newsletter is for us as therapists to “go first” in regards to sharing our experience with our clients, I feel it is fitting to share my path into relational theory and practice. The Early Years: A Childhood Rooted in...

Articulation—Say What?!

Last month, I discussed the importance of making space for your own experiences while working with clients, touching on the foundational framework of Relational Psychodynamic Therapy (RPT). We ended the last article with a general framework of how I practice RPT:...
Sip a Little More, Think a Little Less

Sip a Little More, Think a Little Less

Recently, my good friend and colleague Andrew Bell (Andrew J. Bell Counseling) introduced me to the world of whiskey—bourbon, Scotch, and beyond. What started as a simple exploration of flavors quickly became something deeper for me. Dipping my toes into whiskey...