06/09/2026
The summer is officially over 😭 tiddler is back at school in year one and this week will be my first week back on 5 day working.
As well as having lots of time to play, both with my little boy and out in nature, I've had lots of time to reflect about the direction of my practice.
Some of you may have seen earlier on in the summer that I was playing around with the idea of reviving Zumba...well after a really tough year with some personal challenges, my body is basically saying no, and I'm not too proud to admit that I probably got a bit excited before thinking about the physiological feasibility of that 🤣🫣
So that's in the can.
However, one of the things that I'm hearing a LOT (and feeling myself) is that financially things are tough for everyone right now. Wages literally aren't keeping up with the rise in the cost of living, but at a time when I think people need access to therapies more than ever. So, I'm floating two ideas at the moment...
1) I'd like to start off a regular monthly workshop teaching safe therapeutic touch. Think partnering up with someone in a beautiful venue, a little guided meditation, some gentle breath work and then giving and receiving deeply relaxing massage (over clothing), therapeutic hair play and really just a chance to connect and relax with like minded people. In my mind this would be a way for people to access regular nervous system soothing work, without the price tag of coming to see me 1:1.
2) I'd like to start a WhatsApp group called 'Self Care for Survivors' for survivors of post-separation abuse. This would be largely a one way group where I share mindfulness practices, practical tips and techniques and peer support to women who are tired of trying to explain themselves in circles that don't fully understand. There's potential scope for organising monthly meet ups, opening up the group for wider peer support for a set window each week, but this is something I want to grow and evolve according to what people need. I'm thinking something as low as a fiver a month subscription.
If you've made it to the end of the long ass post, congratulations 👏🎉 and if you're interested in either of these, please let me know.