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Samantha is a powerful, elegant and wise healer. Her knowledge of the body is vast and that wisdom is accompanied with a beautiful loving heart. She has a wonderful touch, clear presence and has deep intuitive skills.

— Mark C., Dharma Teacher, Coach, CA

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How Shelter in Place may Trigger Past Trauma.

If being at home was not an emotionally comfortable nor safe place to be, this shelter in place can be

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Strategies To Avoid Information Overload and Trauma Triggers: Part 1

Being required to shelter in place, spend most of our time indoors in our home, and take walks only in

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Fun Body/Mind Practices for Kids: Part 2

Parents & Kids: Breathing, Meditating, Grounding If you haven’t read Part 1 of this blog series, click the button below

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Helpful Practices in Challenging Times

When you take a walk outside, notice you are leaving the house, that you can leave. This is important for

Co-Parenting During Quarantine

Master The Moment! Co-Parenting Irony Your ex-spouse, if they are coparenting with you, is one of the people you can

A Creative Response to a Resistant Child

A CREATIVE RESPONSE TO A RESISTANT CHILD Creative Parenting Piano Practice Last night, my daughter did not want to practice

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Fun Body/Mind Practices for Kids: Part 1

Help Ground & Center, Boost Your Brain Coordination, & Support Learning! Parents & Kids Warm up Your Brain Practice: Tapping

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Repair – Communication & Connection

REPAIR- A VITAL KEY TO GOOD COMMUNICATION & CONNECTION Good communication leads to deep bonding and a sense of trust,

Parents Matter to Children

For children, parents are very important people, with whom children bond and learn. Your children are part of both you

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Transform Challenging Moments: Part 2

Bring the Pause button into the relationship - Saying the word ‘Pause’ means an immediate pause in speech. It is an

Part 1: Helpful Tips for Transforming Challenging Moments

Strengthen your own self soothing capacity and resilience. Recognize and respond intelligently to the attachment patterns at play. Create trust, good

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