We are in troubled times and the world is not making it any easier to be a human. We at Heartwood Collective are right there with you in feeling as though it's not supposed to be this way. The truth is it is not. The dominant culture of north America has grown more and more confused about what is important and vital for life. We live more deeply in isolation from the world, from our true-selves and from others.

 

At Heartwood Collective, we recognize therapy as a brave and radical act of self-love; a personal rebellion against the status quo, business as usual, and as an inner revolution of the heart/soul against the troubles of our time.

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Heartwood Collective offers safe harbor for troubled souls who are having difficulty in their lives and living in the world as it is. We honor the wisdom of the old ways, tools of modern science, the sacred need for community, trust the natural self-healing abilities of the body, and believe unquestionably that none of us should be or can do this alone. 

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Human beings are biologically wired for connection; proximity, both physically and emotionally to trusted companions. It has long been declared that humans are a "survival of the fittest" organism. Sure, but this is only half of the story.... Humans have survived and proliferated because our "fitted-ness" is in our ability to adapt, alongside others, in collaboration, cooperation, and mutual aid.

 

Humans need humans to become human, stay human, and adapt to a difficult and ever-changing landscape. It is in relationship that we find safety, become our full selves, and learn the skills necessary for existence in the living world. It is in healing old wounds of relationship that we become whole, take our place among the group, and work together toward a better day. 

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If you are having a difficult time in your relationships, regulating your nervous system, or reconciling the divided between your inner world and the outer world, please reach out.

We are here to help. 

 

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