January 2026 Newsletter

ISSUE #20

Being the Light: Amplifying What We Wish to See

by Dr. Linnea Terranova

Hello 2026! It’s here and coming in HOT (literally). If you follow the Chinese calendar at any level, you might know that this is the year of the Fire Horse, a symbol often associated with intensity, movement, courage, and raw life force. Fire can destroy, yes. At the same time, it can also illuminate, warm, and guide. Fire asks a question: What are you feeding? And more importantly, what are you amplifying? In this article, I suggest specific ways to focus this next year, with emphasis on seeking ways to “Be what we want to see” on our shared earth.

Given the headlines these days, it is easy to recognize the heat in the world right now. We are surrounded by collective uncertainty and the constant pull toward outrage and despair. And yet, throughout history, and across wisdom traditions, we are reminded of the same truth: real change does not come from amplifying fear, but from replicating love and hope. So, how can we replicate love, or other heart opening states when the collective struggle seems to be burning the minute you check the daily news? The short answer is…understanding ‘choice’.

What We Are Reading in January: Start the Year with Courage and Mindfulness

At Wellspring Psychological Services, we believe in empowering individuals to live fully, authentically, and with purpose. Guided by values of self-awareness, personal growth, and emotional well-being, our goal is to provide tools and insights that support lasting mental and emotional health. To help you on this journey, we recommend two transformative reads: The Courage to Be Disliked, which explores freedom through self-acceptance and social connection, and The Untethered Soul, which teaches inner liberation by observing and releasing limiting thoughts and patterns.

A Gentler Start to

the Year

Work–life balance isn’t about doing less—it’s about living well. When you make time for rest, family, and yourself, you show up stronger, happier, and more focused at work. A balanced life creates lasting success, not burnout. Here are this months simple tips for balancing it all.

January is an ideal month to hit the trails if you know where to go. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and unique seasonal sights make winter hiking especially rewarding. From sun-soaked deserts to dramatic coastlines and wildlife-rich parks, here are three standout hiking destinations to inspire your next adventure. Here are a few of our recommendations:

Provider Spotlight: Tarin Muir-Davis LMFT

At Wellspring, we believe healing happens through genuine connection, creating space for trust, growth, and meaningful change. This month, we are honored to shine a spotlight on Tarin Muir-Davis, LMFT. At the core of her work are values that guide both her personal and professional life: compassion, honesty, authenticity, justice, creativity, and curiosity.

Shaped by her personal journey to becoming a therapist and living an exciting colorful life full of travel, curiosity, art and lots of music, Tarin brings a combination of humor, life-experience and trauma-coping skills to the practice.

As an EMDRIA trained EMDR practitioner, Tarin is passionate when it comes to helping clients who struggle with trauma, helping them grow through limiting beliefs.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-informed therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or shape negative beliefs. Using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports healing by allowing past experiences to be stored as memories—rather than ongoing emotional triggers—helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control.

Tarin works with clients dealing with an array of traumas, and she is currently working towards attaining full certification over the next two years. Get to know more about Tarin and what has inspired the work she does.