Life Weavings

Life Weavings Providing psychoeducational coaching to live life more fully, and photography to tell your stories. Embody the skills to live your best self.

Psychoeducational Coaching for those struggling with difficulties related to religious trauma, including navigating relationships, identity issues, and goal-setting. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a dedication to solution-focused care and learning through creativity.

Most of us are living inside stories we didn't choose — shaped by early experiences, cultural expectations, and the quie...
06/08/2026

Most of us are living inside stories we didn't choose — shaped by early experiences, cultural expectations, and the quiet voices of people who told us who we were before we could decide for ourselves.

But identity isn't destiny. It's more like a draft in progress.

When we recognize ourselves as the authors of our own narrative — not just characters reacting to events — we open up real possibility for change. We can revisit old chapters with new understanding. We can choose which threads matter going forward.

What's a story about yourself you've been quietly rewriting? I'd love to hear yours in the comments.

Exploring the dynamics of belief and group allegiance. How do your beliefs align with those around you? Let's delve into...
06/07/2026

Exploring the dynamics of belief and group allegiance. How do your beliefs align with those around you? Let's delve into the rational side of belonging.

"The stories we refuse to question become the cages we forget we built."We all carry narratives about who we are, where ...
06/07/2026

"The stories we refuse to question become the cages we forget we built."

We all carry narratives about who we are, where we came from, and what we're capable of. Most of these stories were handed to us — by family, by culture, by experience — before we had the tools to evaluate them.

The problem isn't that we have these stories. The problem is when they go unexamined. When they become the invisible walls that shape every choice without our awareness.

The first step to living more freely isn't finding a new story — it's learning to question the one you're already in.

What story have you been living that might be worth examining? I'd love to hear your reflections in the comments.

There's a powerful idea I keep returning to: we don't discover who we are — we author it.The "find yourself" narrative h...
06/07/2026

There's a powerful idea I keep returning to: we don't discover who we are — we author it.

The "find yourself" narrative has always troubled me. It frames identity as something fixed and hidden, as if you just need to dig deep enough to uncover the real you.

But human beings are narrative creatures. We construct meaning. We build identity through the choices we make, the stories we tell about those choices, and the values we commit to over time.

"The self is not found — it is authored. Every choice is a sentence in the story only you can write."

I'd love to know — what part of your story are you actively writing right now? Share in the comments. 💬

06/04/2026

Understanding mental health from a personalized perspective is crucial. Instead of fitting into predefined categories, reflect on what terms like depression, anxiety, and trauma mean for you in your functional living. This approach encourages a focus on how to move forward, rather than always looking backward.

"The stories we refuse to question become the cages we cannot see."So much of how we experience ourselves and the world ...
06/04/2026

"The stories we refuse to question become the cages we cannot see."

So much of how we experience ourselves and the world comes from narratives we never consciously chose — about success, belonging, worthiness, and what's possible for us.

The invitation isn't to tear everything down. It's to get curious about the stories running quietly in the background of your life.

Which story has shaped you most — and have you ever stopped to examine it? Share in the comments. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Something worth sitting with today:"You are not the story handed to you. You are the author who chooses which chapters t...
06/03/2026

Something worth sitting with today:

"You are not the story handed to you. You are the author who chooses which chapters to live by."

So many of the narratives we carry weren't chosen — they were absorbed. From family, culture, the roles we fell into. And slowly, those stories started to feel like facts.

But they're not. The way you understand yourself, what you believe you're capable of, what you think you deserve — all of it can be reconsidered, questioned, and rewritten.

That's not easy work. But it's among the most meaningful work any of us can do.

What's a story about yourself you've been in the process of revising? I'd love to hear from this community. 💬

06/02/2026

Exploring the intricate connections between religion, resources, and relationships. There is an unavoidable human drive to delineate safety and utilize resources, and the lens of religious constructs is one way we do that. Our relationships serve as a fundamental resource, shaping the way we organize our lives and respond to perceived threats. Learn more at www.humanitysvalues.com

What stories are you telling about yourself — and are they building the life you actually want?"The stories we tell abou...
06/02/2026

What stories are you telling about yourself — and are they building the life you actually want?

"The stories we tell about ourselves are not windows to the soul — they are the architecture of it."

We often treat our personal narratives as reflections of who we already are. But research and philosophy both suggest something more profound: our stories don't describe us, they construct us. Every narrative we adopt shapes our choices, our sense of possibility, and our future.

If we are the authors of our selfhood — not just its subjects — that's not a burden. It's an invitation.

What's a story about yourself you've been ready to revise? Share in the comments — I'd love to hear what's shifting for you.

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1736 MINNEKAHTA Avenue
Hot Springs, SD
57747

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
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Thursday 8am - 6pm
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