Play Without Permission: SDQTBIPOC+ Centered Therapy in Vancouver

Three people in black outfits laughing and playing in a yellow ball pit installation, demonstrating collective joy and playful resistance in an artistic space

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy in Vancouver, we acknowledge that play has existed in Indigenous communities worldwide long before clinical approaches were developed. We’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” […]

Nature as Co-Therapist: Exploring Nature-Based Therapy

Pink neon "breathe" sign against a lush green wall of leaves and foliage, representing the connection between urban spaces and nature in therapeutic practice

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” series, exploring how healing happens beyond traditional office settings. Other posts in this series […]

Somatic Therapy in Vancouver: Body-Based Healing Through Anti-Oppressive Practice

Artistic close-up of a hand with flowing white liquid against a soft pink background, representing the fluid connection between body and healing in somatic therapy

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” series, exploring how healing happens beyond traditional office settings. Other posts in this series […]

Art Speaks: Expressive Arts Therapy for BIPOC Communities in Vancouver

Black and white artistic photograph of a body with wave-like striped patterns, representing the fluid nature of creative expression in art therapy

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing art therapy in Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” series, exploring how healing happens beyond traditional office settings. Other posts in this series examine […]

EMDR Therapy in Vancouver: Bilateral Stimulation Through an Anti-Oppressive Lens

Close-up of an eye peeking through green monstera leaves, representing the intersection of natural wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches in EMDR therapy

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing EMDR therapy in Vancouver, we acknowledge that bilateral stimulation practices have existed in Indigenous communities worldwide long before clinical EMDR was developed. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” series, exploring how healing happens beyond […]

EMDR and Somatic Therapy Through an Anti-Colonial Lens: Reconnecting with Embodied Wisdom

Person with closed eyes holding a peach-colored rose, representing peaceful connection with embodied wisdom in somatic and EMDR therapy

We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. In This Guide: Understanding EMDR & Somatic Approaches Let’s talk about how these fancy-sounding therapy approaches actually connect with ancient wisdom (spoiler alert: […]

Nature Therapy for City Folks: Finding Green Space When You’re Surrounded by Concrete

Three diverse individuals practice nature therapy through outdoor meditation under a blue sky, demonstrating accessible ways to connect with nature in urban spaces.

Nature Therapy for City Folks We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability and supporting Indigenous sovereignty. In This Article: Living in Vancouver often brings unique pressure to “get out in […]