by The Mane Intent | Jan 11, 2023 | Muse from The Round Pen
When was the last time you really considered what your personal values are? How does your current situation align with those values? Personal values can serve as a guide for the way we show up in life. They highlight what we stand for, and what we won’t stand for....
by The Mane Intent | Jan 9, 2023 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I respect my boundaries, and I insist that others respect them, too.” — Louise Hay Do you struggle with saying no? Have you ever considered how boundaries (or the lack of boundaries) play out in your life? One of my greatest insights working with...
by The Mane Intent | Jul 5, 2022 | Muse from The Round Pen
Sometimes our reactions to upsetting circumstances can feel overwhelming. Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy uses a four-factor way to look at troubling situations. Using this structure to understand how we react can sometimes help us feel more in control and support...
by The Mane Intent | May 26, 2022 | Muse from The Round Pen
We are wired for safety and naturally we respond to threat. Sometimes a disagreement, conflict or resistance can activate our stress response. A regulated nervous system supports mental health and prevents burnout. There are three major parts to our brain: our...
by The Mane Intent | May 26, 2022 | Muse from The Round Pen
Many of the clients that are served by our herd and our psychotherapy practice are seeking support for a traumatic experience or a history of trauma. It can be helpful to understand what trauma is and how it can impact the way we are in relationship with the world...
by The Mane Intent | May 19, 2022 | Muse from The Round Pen
My grandparents, pictured here, had Clydesdales. Perhaps I have them to thank for my own love of heavy horses. Our family history plays a big role in shaping our identity – who we are and how we create relationship both within and beyond our family structure. Family...