Finding Calm in Nature: How I Discovered My Own “Forest Bathing”
My Forest Bathing - The Rouge Valley
Welcome to the SCS Blog
Understanding trauma, healing, and the nervous system
In this space, I share evidence-informed reflections on trauma, EMDR, the nervous system, and mental health.
With over 25 years of experience coaching and supporting individuals from countless professions and cultural backgrounds—and a Master’s in Education Technologies—I bring a grounded, accessible approach to complex therapeutic ideas.
My hope is that my posts offer clarity, compassion, and connection as you move through your healing journey.
ADHD and Time Blindness: How to Stop Being Late (Without Stress)
ADHD Strategies for Adults: 4 Simple Systems That Actually Work
The 4 Pillars of Deep Sleep: Why Your Mind and Body Struggle to Rest
What We Run From Pursues Us: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Trauma
What is Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)?
Attachment and Toxic Relationships
This video offers a helpful overview of attachment theory and how early relational experiences shape our emotions, behaviours, and relationships in adulthood.
7 Everyday Habits That Boost Dopamine and Support Emotional Well-Being
Life can feel like a rollercoaster; supporting dopamine through everyday hobbies can help bring more balance and steadiness.
Why Motivation Isn’t Enough: The Layers of Commitment That Actually Create Change
What Is EMDR Therapy? A Simple, Clear Guide
This video provides a simple introduction to how EMDR supports healing, regulation, and meaningful change.
Why Your Nervous System Matters: Stress, Safety, and Shutdown
Healing begins by understanding what your body has been trying to tell you—and learning how to work with it, not against it.
How Self-Compassion Supports Healing
Enjoy this guided self-compassion break by Dr. Kristin Neff, one of the world’s leading experts in self-compassion practice.