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Traversing the Mountains of Life
Instead of using food for comfort and soothing, I fought to create a different trail up the mountain. This new route required immense endura
Brooke Byers, MA, LMHCA
Oct 17, 20225 min read

Am I Even Growing?
In the therapeutic relationship, growth happens in the presence of another person and that is why I am a therapist, because I believe so
Brian Petermeyer, MA, LMHCA
Oct 10, 20224 min read

Finding The Words
Counseling is much more than just verbal communication – it’s the human-to-human relationship that transcends language.
Hiromi Fujiwara, MA, MS, LMHCA
Oct 3, 20224 min read

THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT
Meet: Hiromi Fujiwara, MA, MS, LMHCA
Grey Sky Co.
Sep 26, 20223 min read

Is The Mountain Out?
THE mountain was certainly out that day and maybe for the first time in my life, so was I.
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Sep 22, 20226 min read

Rupture & Repair
Love isn’t about not hurting people. It is about engaging the pain, staying at the table and being willing to learn and grow from it.
Brian Petermeyer, MA, LMHCA
Apr 18, 20223 min read

Self-Love Isn't Self-ish
Maybe you’ve heard of the fight, flight and freeze as common trauma responses. However, have you ever heard of the fawn response?
Brooke Byers, MA, LMHCA
Apr 11, 20223 min read

In The Name Of Love
Martin’s passion was a love that was inclusive for ALL. His fight for equality, equity, mutuality, and reciprocity is an exemplary stance f
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Apr 4, 20223 min read

Somebody To Love
In my work, I am privileged to have a backstage pass to the untold stories of human suffering, and I believe Taylor Hawkins is no different
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Mar 28, 20224 min read

The TRUTH: Liberator or Tormentor?
We unfortunately still live in a world where so many keep their pain and suffering locked away, shrouded in silence, secrecy and judgment.
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Mar 21, 20223 min read

Pi{e} Day: The Difference Between Celebrating vs. Medicating
Food is often a form of love and connection. When food is love, it can be nearly impossible to untangle the implicit and explicit messages
Brooke Byers, MA, LMHCA
Mar 14, 20224 min read

Addiction is Like A Dandelion
Addiction is like a dandelion. The root grows deep into the soil, while on the surface a deceptive flower blooms.
Brian Petermeyer, MA, LMHCA
Mar 7, 20224 min read


Ride the Wave: A Personal Story of Legos, Loss and Feelings
Many of us fear our emotions, so much so, that we will do anything and everything to keep those pesky feelings at bay. But here’s where we d
Sara Winnick, MA, LMHCA
Feb 28, 20223 min read

Curiosity: The Gift That Keeps on Giving the Whole Year
Learning to "be curious, not judgmental" is both difficult and life-changing. While it is not impossible to do this work alone, the landsca
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Feb 21, 20224 min read

Covid-19 Process Group
This group is a space to begin to tell our stories of the impact of COVID-19 in our personal and collective lives.
Sara Winnick, MA, LMHCA
Feb 19, 20222 min read

Learning To Love Your Inner Child
What our younger parts still need most is to be seen, heard, loved and validated. They need a responsible, kind, and loving adult to come
Brooke Byers, MA, LMHCA
Feb 14, 20226 min read

Honoring A King: Our Struggle Towards Justice Everywhere (Part IV)
There is no single story that is the definitive exemplar of what injustice is. Unfortunately, there are many who believe injustice is
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Feb 7, 20226 min read

Seeds of Fear
We all have stories that planted seeds of fear from our past that play out in our current lives.
Brian Petermeyer, MA, LMHCA
Feb 7, 20223 min read

Your Body is Trying To Tell You Something
Our bodies are the dashboards to what’s going on in our nervous systems, and a window into our feelings, which further illuminate our needs.
Sara Winnick, MA, LMHCA
Jan 31, 20223 min read

Honoring A King: Our Struggle Towards Justice Everywhere (Part III)
Shame, much like injustice, is often misunderstood, is incredibly subversive, and has a profound impact at macro and micro levels.
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Jan 31, 20225 min read

Emotionally Integrative Recovery: A Free 4-Week Workshop
This work is personal. I know what it feels like to navigate the rocky terrain of disordered eating and the profound impact it has
Brooke Byers, MA, LMHCA
Jan 24, 20223 min read

Honoring A King: Our Struggle Towards Justice Everywhere (Part II)
Part II: Unpacking the 4 essential ingredients for healthy justice to thrive and the #1 root cause of injustice anywhere and everywhere.
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Jan 24, 20224 min read

Honoring A King: Our Struggle Towards Justice Everywhere (Part I)
Part I: To honor Dr. King’s dream, and dare to see it actualized, it requires us all to continue wrestling with injustice everywhere.
Chris Byers, MA, LMHC
Jan 17, 20224 min read

The Barricade of Shame
3 Detours to Evade the Shame Roadblock
Brian Petermeyer, MA, LMHCA
Jan 10, 20223 min read



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