Sandtray Therapy: Words aren’t the only way to Heal
Sandtray Therapy is a powerful therapeutic technique that uses a Sandtray and miniature figurines as a method for clients to express their inner thoughts and emotions in a safe and creative way, bypassing the limitations of language. As language and vocabulary typically aren’t fully developed in children and youth, the Sandtray and miniatures provide a medium for processing through play, imagination, and the creation of stories to which they can relate. Adults benefit from Sandtray Therapy through the visual representations the miniatures offer, allowing the opportunity to explore their inner world and potential connections to areas that need further attention and support…
Personal Growth Matters
Personal growth refers to the ongoing process of improving yourself in various areas of life—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It’s about understanding your potential and taking conscious steps to enhance it. Your journey of personal growth often involves self-reflection, setting goals, and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn new skills or gain insights to become more aligned with your purpose.
At the core, personal growth is about becoming the best version of yourself and loving life. This doesn’t happen overnight. It requires persistence, patience, and a desire to evolve…
Family Constellations
Family Constellations, also known as Systemic Constellations, is a therapeutic approach that explores how unresolved issues within a family system can impact individuals across generations. Developed by Bert Hellinger in the 1990s, this method looks at family dynamics, uncovering hidden patterns that may be affecting the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals.
Family Constellations work from the belief that family members are deeply interconnected, and problems within one member’s life may stem from unresolved trauma or conflicts in the family lineage. Often, family members unconsciously carry burdens or unresolved emotions that…
Simple Steps To Better Health Your Wellbeing Matters
In our fast-paced world, maintaining good health can seem daunting. However, small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements. Here are some bite-sized nuggets of wisdom to help you thrive:
Mindful Moments
Take brief pauses throughout your day to breathe deeply and center yourself. Even 60 seconds of mindfulness can reduce stress and increase focus.
Forest Bathing for Mental Health!
As you already know, the mental health benefits of walking or hiking are significant. Regular walks or hikes can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is partly because physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Being outdoors and getting sunlight can increase vitamin D levels, further improving mood…
Simple Steps To Better Health: Keeping Cool!
When temperatures get hot, keeping cool can be a challenge. Here are a few home remedies and ideas to cool you down.
Water and moving air, A wet towel around your neck and feet in cool water with a fan or a breeze will cool you down quickly, any pot or pan from the kitchen that will fit your feet will work. Fill it half full of cold water and sit with your feet and ankles covered by the water. Spray or wipe your skin with water and let the breeze evaporate it to feel cool…
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting (BSP) is a powerful therapeutic approach that stems from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). It offers a unique way for healing and recovery, allowing individuals to tap into the body’s innate ability to self-regulate and return to a state of balance…
Simple Steps to Better Health: Dandelion Poultice
A dandelion poultice is a natural remedy made from the dandelion plant, including its flowers, leaves, and roots. It is great for boils, infected cuts, scrapes, blisters, bites, ingrown nails, slivers, sunburn, and even red hot pimples!..
Volunteer this Summer on Crowsnest Pass Hiking Trails
The Crowsnest Pass valley is known for its amazing, diverse recreational opportunities on incredible trails in wild spaces.
Our hiking trails connect users to waterfalls, lakes, or even more challenging routes of grand summits and hidden viewpoints. Short family-friendly hikes, trail running routes on rambling ridges, and scrambling objectives provide hiking opportunities for a variety of users…
Crowsnest Pass • Sole Survivor Trail Race
On a hot day in July, about 20 years ago, I lined up for the Sole Survivor Race, here in the Crowsnest Pass. It was my first foot race as an adult, and I didn’t actually register(I didn’t like the idea of racing), instead, I started to the side of all the bibbed racers when the gun went off. That was the day I fell into a weird sort of “love” with many elements of racing, and now, I coach other runners. The Sole Survivor Race is, to me, at the heart of our running community…
Simple Steps To Better Health Plantain
Plantain is a fascinating plant. The First Nations call it “White Man’s Foot” because it appeared in North America with the colonists and is found along the trails they walked. Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses in Braiding Sweetgrass how plantain has become indigenous, though it did not originate here. Chinese medicine uses the seeds from plantain as medicine, and they are known as “in front of the cart seeds.” Where do we find plantain? On the edges of dirt and gravel roads, alleys, and beside paths…
Simple Steps To Better Health Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, essential for various bodily functions, supports the production of DNA, nerve and blood cells, and aids in proper brain function. This vitamin is super important for preventing anemia, enhancing neurological function, and may contribute to bone health and mood regulation…
Simple Steps to Better Health Calcium/Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium are two essential minerals that play pivotal roles in maintaining our health, yet they are often lacking in our modern diets. These minerals are crucial for over 325 enzyme functions in the body, impacting a wide range of physiological processes including muscle contraction, nerve function, bone health, and cardiovascular well-being. Read more…
Simple Steps to Better Health • Walking
In today’s crazy busy world, finding time for exercise can be a challenge for some people. However, one of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your health and well-being is by incorporating walking into your daily routine. Walking is a low-impact, accessible form of exercise that offers a multitude of health benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to reducing stress and anxiety. Read more…
Mind-Body Connection
When people talk about the mind-body connection, it leaves us with the impression that one influences the other and that’s it. But according to Taoist sciences, it’s understood that both mind and body are manifestations of spirit. There is no ‘connection.’ They are two aspects of a whole. Read more…
Mental Health and Self Care
The beginning of the year can feel like the longest and darkest months of the year, can’t they. The hustle of the holidays is over, the parties have ended. Now what? Here come the bills, short daylight hours and cold temperatures. Read more…
Simple Steps to Better Health • Matcha
Matcha, a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves, has risen in popularity due to its unique flavor and health benefits. Originating from Japan, where it has been consumed for centuries, matcha is not only a staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies but also a versatile ingredient in modern cuisine. Read more…
The Medicine of Sound Healing: FAQ
“Future medicine will be the medicine of frequencies.” - Albert Einstein
What is Sound Healing?
Sound healing is a non-invasive alternative therapy that uses sound vibrations and frequencies to activate the body’s natural healing abilities. This therapy is based on the ancient belief that all matter is vibrating at a certain frequency and that disease or illness occurs when the body’s natural frequency is out of alignment. At Rare Ember, a variety of sound healing instruments are used to create a unique sensory journey, leaving you feeling refreshed & restored in the depths of your being. Read more…
Empowerment through Retreats
I don’t remember the first retreat I went to. I do, however, remember how it made me feel. Being in the company of other like-minded women was like taking a breath.
I felt seen, heard and inspired. I was doing well in life, and unlike what some might expect of someone going to a retreat, I don’t recall struggling at all. I was not stressed out, burned out or even feeling down. What I did know is I needed something different but I was at a loss for what that was. Read more…
Mindful Goal Setting
Have you ever noticed how frustrating it can be to find out around April/May that our New Year’s resolutions are not on our radar anymore?
An alternative approach to traditional New Year’s resolutions can be to focus on themes, intentions, or guiding principles for the year. This approach shifts the emphasis from specific, often rigid goals to more flexible and holistic aspirations. Read more…