Whole Again Foundations: Deepening the Work
Whole Again Foundations: Deepening the Work This spring marked our third time running Whole Again Foundations, our in-person group program designed for CPYC clients who want to deepen and accelerate their healing through nervous system education, therapeutic yoga, group reflection, and practical tools for building inner steadiness. This version of Whole Again Foundations was held […]
A Love Letter To The Work That Moves Me Most
Why I Started Whole Again: A Love Letter to the Work that Moves Me Most By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP, Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, Yoga Therapist, IAYT There’s a certain kind of moment I live for as a therapist. When someone’s eyes light up—not with answers, but with awareness. When their breath softens. When they […]
What Does It Really Mean to be “Resourced”?
What Does It Really Mean To Be “Resourced”? By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP, Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, Yoga Therapist, IAYT In the world of healing, the word “resource” gets tossed around a lot. But what does it actually mean? Most people hear “resource” and think of external things—money, oil, tools, shelter. But in psychotherapy, our […]
Power of Pausing
Power of Pausing – Why slowing down is the first step toward change. By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, DipTiRP, Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, Yoga Therapist I’ve always been a doer. Not because I crave busyness, but because I’m deeply curious and committed to growth. I want to learn, get better, be helpful. But that striving? It’s landed […]
Go Outside!
Go Outside By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, DipTiRP, Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, Yoga Therapist About 20 years ago, a close friend who we called, “The Wizard”, gave me a screen print on a piece of cloth that had an image of a foot and on it was written, “Step 1. Go Outside.” Long ago, we hung that […]
Why Healing Feels So Hard—And What to Do About It
Why Healing Feels So Hard—And What to Do About It By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT Healing from trauma isn’t just about feeling better. It’s about becoming someone new—someone freer, more grounded, more connected, and more alive. But if that’s the case, why do so many people struggle to move forward, […]
Intentions: Our Hearts Desire
Intentions: Our Heart’s Desire By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT Our intentions emanate from our heart’s desires. They reflect how we wish to be as we move towards our goals. When we set an intention, it arises from our intuitive self—the part of us that exists beyond thought or logic; the […]
About Sacred Place
About Sacred Place By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT We are all dependent on the planet and nature that surrounds us to survive. We require air, water, food, resources for shelter, clothing, tools, gravity and fire to transform matter into different forms (like BBQ!). Our access to the elements of earth, […]
I Own Me
I Own Me – Reflections from Virginia Satir I have always found this piece by Virginia Satir (My Declaration of Self-Esteem – I am Me” so simple and yet such a great statement – I hope you agree – Tara. “In all the world there is no-one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out […]
Managing Gatherings – How to Respond
Managing Gatherings – How to Respond By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT I wrote a blog in December called “Managing Holiday Gatherings” this article was about how the holidays is seen as a “joyous time” and everyone is happy to see each other and spend time together – but we know […]