EleMental Healing & Coaching

08/28/2026

Paying attention to the world and allowing our feelings to be felt are some of the bravest, most profound, and healing things we can do in this life.

"I understand now that I am not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world. I can explain that now, whenever someone asks why I cry so often, I say, for the same reason I laugh so often - because I am paying attention." -Glennon Doyle Melton

01/22/2026

This is a pretty solid side-by-side of the difference between Directive and Child-Centered Play Therapy. CCPT encourages a child's inner exploration of themselves in more holistic ways that allow them to find their own center and thereby authentic motivations, regulation, truths, accountability (etc.); from their own motivations to grow (vs being directed by the therapist).

In CPPT the therapist is there to help be safe witness, keep the play centered in what is real and contained in ways that don't overly disregulate the child.

Both can be effective - and - having a CCPT foundation informing the session is something that deeply aligns with my own belief in the innate intelligence in children (and all humans). I utilize other play modalities (SPT, Filial, AutPlay) but CCP is always part of every session kiddos

01/20/2026

Seeking to fill a Part-time Personal Assistant position!! Current assistant is phasing out to prepare for childbirth.

Great for another practioner, semi-stay-at-home-parent, or college student looking for some supplemental income.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

✅Low-demand part time position (roughly 7-15 hours/wk).
✅Office located in Tempe. 1-2 days per week. Days are Wednesday & Friday.
✅️All major holidays off & most school holidays off.
✅️Due to limited work days, dependability is of high importance.
✅Would be assisting with administrative tasks, cleaning, basic computer and literacy skills, greeting client's, and helping out with weekly errands (etc.).
✅Pay is somewhat negotiable based upon skill/experience.
✅Integrity, compassion, dependability, professionalism, and ethics are of sincere importance (I specialize in working with trauma).

Inquiring where there is GENUINE interest is welcomed. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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01/14/2026

I wanted to share this PHENOMENAL podcast/video on the basics of the difference between male & female nervous systems. This is perfect (IMO) for anyone who is a women and/or anyone who has women (especially young women) in their lives that they care about.

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This is one of those things I've come across that I feel nearly everyone in the whole world can likely benefit from knowing (from adolescent ages and up)!

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Did you know that women are twice as likely to experience depression, yet less than 40 percent of research includes them? For centuries, medical research has...

01/13/2026

BOTH be true:

✅ You did your best AND You have new information & can make a new decision.

️✅️ You are resilient AND You need a break.

✅ You can be sure about something AND Things/Circumstances can change.

️✅️ You can be kind AND You can have boundaries.

We live in a world that oftentimes pressures us to fit into a polarized box that isn't always possible or even healthy.

The invitation is to offer your self some grace & the reminder that when we know better we do better. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

01/08/2026

6th year in a row - thanks mostly to my clients & their amazing reviews! 💚💚💚

12/10/2025

Another Play Therapy cert under the 'ole belt & this one is one I've had my eye on for years.

While many of the things I had already incorporated into my sessions, there were definitely some really good nuggets!!

The biggest is change/addition is adding a full sensory space to my playroom (vs simply some sensory items).

My kiddo clients so far have been STOKED & I am already seeing the therapeutic benefits!!

09/02/2025

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08/28/2025

4th year running as Tempe's Top Three Best Business.

This is thanks predominantly to my amazing clients!!

So honored and grateful to be where I am personally and professionally!

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08/25/2025

August Updates & Happenings:

New Availability, New Team Member & Changes for Longstanding Clients

Hello EleMental Healing & Coaching Family We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the summer sunshine and feeling your very best. We have some brief but important updates to share with you this season - including a new team member, limited availability, and some changes for our longstanding clien...