Chris and I recorded a reflections episode to round out Season 3 of our Podcast. It was fun to look back and reflect on 2022. I hope you give it a listen and enjoy it.

~ Tilting Towards the Light - How to Embrace the Darkness ~

With today being solstice and the longest, darkest night of the year, I also wanted to talk briefly about mental health. The holidays can be a crazy time for many, and we don't always know when a friend or loved one is in a dark place.

If you missed last week's newsletter, I debuted a new activity called From Hole to Wholeness. This would also be a great tool to use with someone experiencing darker times. Here's a recap:

This activity has been in the works for a few years. I'm excited to breathe life into this one, and I really hope that it helps facilitators and therapists in the mental health field as well as the clients they serve.

The idea for this activity began when I came across a unique photo of looking down into a deep dark hole. It made me think of all the phrases we use in everyday speech around, 'Digging myself a hole' or 'They are in a deep, dark place right now.' The metaphors are rich, but when you add photos to them, it adds a new level of realness.

So if you're the person in the hole, what does it look like from their perspective? What resources or solutions would you need to get out of the hole and work towards wholeness?

I created this double-sided tarp and unique card decks to help aid in this kind of discussion.

Along with the 3' double-sided tarp, it comes with three different card decks. One is common Medicators, one is Resources and Solutions, and one that is Hole to Wholeness Metaphor Cards. Click here to read more.

Sincere wishes for a Happy Holiday season to you and yours. Thank you for your business and support in 2022.