Sanctuaries & Savouring
I recently met with a client and they described to me how they have been working with their counsellor on making their home into a sanctuary (... to support feelings of safety and nervous system regulation). This got me thinking, as someone generally has *decent* mental health ( and by nature of being human is susceptible to declining mental health), I should work towards creating sanctuaries of my own. This doesn't have to be in my home, or perhaps doesn't need to be a physical location at all. Could it be perhaps more of a mindset? Savouring moments that fulfill a sanctuary within. Work has had it's ups and downs lately - some days I am left reflecting how grateful I am to work in this profession, and others I am feeling lost, unsure which direction to take. One thing I've come to deeply appreciate is some of the personal growth I've consequently been doing through my work with clients. An exercise I've done with clients a lot lately is a "Flavouring &a
