We are all natural storytellers, and our stories, our expressions of self, are always just below the surface. As we grow older, we often allow these stories to submerge, letting go of a vital means of putting what is inside of us out into the world in a creative way. This is something that we must do as humans…without this creative expression, we wither. The stagnation can manifest as illness in the body, and we can lose our energy and verve for life.

When trauma is involved, the impact on the health of the individual, at the levels of body, mind, and spirit, can be extreme. Those stories, unacknowledged but alive in the energy body, can wreak havoc on the tinana and can dictate the way we live our lives and relate to others.

Creative journaling is just one way of countering stagnation and the negative effects of trauma stored in the body and the subconscious, but it is incredibly effective, especially for those who are more introverted and might prefer exploration that begins on the page. Using the Amherst Writers & Artists Method of guiding clients in writing creatively for the purpose of personal growth and healing,

Kim’s speciality is putting clients at ease, drawing out the stories they are holding, and empowering them to taking control of the narratives they are living out from day to day. It is a powerful thing to take what has historically made us feel powerless or voiceless and craft it as story or verse.

Kim does this work one-on-one for individuals, both privately and as a Cultural Advisor for those with ACC sensitive claims. If you’d like to schedule your client or yourself with Kim for a on-on-one session, please click the booking button below.

If you’d like to book Kim to run a Soul Bonsai workshop for your group, please use the contact form to inquire about options and pricing. Kim works with groups interested in self-care, trust-building, and relationship-nurturing. Those groups range from creative cooperatives to corporate teams. Fire off an inquiry and see what’s possible for your group!