Who I Am
I designed trees&breathe therapeutic writing workshops to offer you a unique path to clarity. Through nature-inspired mindfulness and effective writing techniques, these workshops help you uncover the truths of your thoughts, opening the door to a clearer mind, stronger decisions, and a deeper sense of well-being.
Born in the summer of 2020, trees&breathe blends nature’s calming power, mindfulness practices, therapeutic strategies, and the transformative impact of writing. With degrees in Social Work and Applied Language Studies (Writing), plus certifications in yoga and forest bathing, I created this multi-layered approach to therapeutic writing to foster self-discovery and emotional clarity.
With 25 years as a social worker and 10 as a university writing instructor, I have been passionate about guiding others in clarifying their thoughts through writing. My goal at trees&breathe is to help you slow down, listen inward, and discover what’s ready to be seen.
What I Offer
I guide clouded minds to find their way through a deep forest of thoughts.
In every trees&breathe workshop, your mind and body will relax as you follow my guidelines to immerse in the moment.
You will safely uncover deep thoughts through writing.
You will declutter your thoughts for new clarity to emerge.
You will make decisions that nourish you rather than stress you.
Every workshop is a personal, private journey, guiding you where you truly want to be.
1. Writing methods that provide a safe space to dig into your thoughts and privately release them on paper. As you experience the powerful relationship between writing and thinking, you discover what you really need to know and start seeing your life through a clearer mind.
2. Mindfulness tools to help you stay focused on the present - what is happening right now - without judgment or analysis. This releases the need to worry about the past or the future and creates an opening for peace and truth to emerge.
3. Nature prompts to ease you into a calm state and gain a sense of perspective and strength. This can help to view your life situations in a more manageable way.
“I went from feeling worried to excited and proud of myself.”
— Vanessa
“I am completely mind-blown about the things that have been unveiled. Thank you so very much!”
— Tess
The trees&breathe method provides healthy benefits to you.
I use writing strategies grounded in Psychological Science to encourage mental clarity. Some of these strategies include expressive writing and freewriting. Often considered medicine for the mind and body, writing can:
enhance emotional stability
reduce stress levels
improve immune system
increase problem-solving ability
Writing strategies
I integrate mindfulness tools with writing strategies to help create a calm, focused safe writing space for you. The benefits of paying attention to your sensations, feelings, and thoughts in the here and now may include:
lowering stress
decreasing depression
improving memory
strengthening relationships
Mindfulness tools
I bring nature to your writing space for a sense of peace and perspective. Scientific research supports that visual contact with nature may improve people’s well-being. And bird song may have a positive impact on mental health. Benefits may include:
reduced stress
improved mood
enhanced calm
opened mind
Nature prompts
Join me in a trees&breathe therapeutic writing workshop to ignite clear thinking.
I will guide you toward greater self-discovery in a private, safe, and supportive environment.
You will be amazed at how easily you release your deep thoughts, leading to a clearer and calmer mind!