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11/22/2025

As some of our team members settle back into the office after guiding recent quests this week 🥾 ...we're thinking about the positive effects that rites of passage have on our youth, adolescent years, as well as our young and older adulthood years.

The truth is, rites of passage happen all of the time and at any age. Maybe it was your quinceañera, when you finally passed your drivers license test, when you graduated from an educational program... or your first kiss. Maybe a major rite of passage for you was when you adopted, watched the birth of (or birthed yourself) your first child. Maybe it was "coming out" to yourself, to your family (if that felt safe and accessible), or to your community 🏳️‍🌈 For cyclical bleeding bodies, the onset of menstruation as well as the cessation of menstruation during menopause are deeply felt rites of passage. All of these experiences happen in our daily lives and the lives of those around us. 💭 Can you think of more? Comment below!

If you feel like you didn't have rites of passage experiences that felt meaningful to you as a teen or adult-- can you grant yourself the time and space to ritualize and offer yourself the symbol of the coming of age ceremony you wish you had?

If you are interested in future groups or trips, please email us at info@evolveinnature.com so we can add you to our notification list! Upcoming quests are also detailed in our monthly newsletter. To subscribe, navigate to our website (Link in Bio👆🏼) and scroll to the bottom of any page!

11/19/2025

Brené Brown says it best in her research about healing in community, reminding us that connection is our greatest need — and vulnerability is the way there. According to Brown, shame thrives in fear of disconnection. But when we lean into our fear, and choose empathy, courage, and compassion, we build shame resilience.

This is exactly what we do in therapy. Real healing happens when we reveal to another regulated human what we fear might be too much, too shameful, or too vulnerable for anyone else to hold, and are met with unconditional positive regard ♡

🪷We're here to remind you that your vulnerability is more than okay. It's what our national and global community needs to heal. When we share what is on our hearts and minds, we come together as community.

Link in bio to schedule a discovery session or book with one of our therapists. We're here to support you within a community of care.

11/14/2025

Clarissa Pinkola Estés, an author, psychoanalyst, and storyteller wrote an essay entitled, "Do not lose heart, We were made for these times"

Here, she writes, "Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good...

What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts, adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group who will not give up during the first, second, or hundredth gale." ♡ Clarissa Pinkola Estés

May this be a reminder that we can only mend what’s within reach, and that’s enough. By releasing the impulse to "save the world," we promote self-care within challenging times and avoid inevitable burnout— in doing so, we remind others to focus on the part of their world that is within reach, rather than carrying the weight of the whole world on their shoulders🌏♡

11/13/2025

At Evolve In Nature, we offer group therapy for folks who grew up with parents or caregivers with problematic alcohol or substance use, regardless of how well-functioning or non-functioning they were under the influence. This group will support you to acknowledge both what happened and what didn't happen in your family system, and it will provide you with tools and skills for healing now.

The above behaviors come from Janet G. Woititz’s foundational work, Adult Children of Alcoholics (1983), where she describes 13 common emotional and behavioral patterns seen in adults who grew up in families affected by alcoholism or other forms of dysfunction. These behaviors explained:

1️⃣ Guessing at normal: Because their childhood environment was unpredictable or chaotic, adult children of alcoholic parents often lacked consistent models of healthy behavior. They grew up adapting to instability, secrecy, or denial, so as adults, they may struggle to recognize what “normal” looks like in relationships, emotions, or daily functioning. (Woititz, 1983)

2️⃣ Extreme loyalty: Because love and harm often coexist in such families, adult children may internalize the belief that love means staying, fixing, or enduring, no matter what. This leads to repeating unhealthy loyalty patterns in adult relationships: staying in jobs, friendships, or partnerships long after they’ve become damaging (Woititz, 1983)

Read all 13 characteristics on our blog. If any of these characteristics apply to you or to someone you love, please reach out for individual or group therapy. Several of our therapists at Evolve In Nature are highly trained in therapy for adults who grew up in alcoholic, narcissistic, and/or dysfunctional households.

Link in Bio 👆🏼to navigate to our contact page to register for our Level 1 therapy group Beginning November 13 2025, 14 meetings; every other Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm MST, in-person! Pricing on website.

11/07/2025

Let's talk about deflection 🤔 We all do it. In life, with ourselves, in our relationships and even in the therapy room. Let's break it down:

Deflection is an action in which a person avoids direct emotional engagement or intimacy by redirecting attention elsewhere by: joking, changing the subject, focusing on others instead of themselves, intellectualizing, or staying "at the surface" to avoid vulnerability... and more.

It's a defense mechanism in which we distract ourselves and anyone we're engaging with from the topic that's bringing up discomfort. Even when we're trying to do the emotional work by show up to therapy we often distract ourselves in the therapy room!

🌱The purpose of this is to avoid discomfort or vulnerability in the present moment. As humans, we all like to move toward pleasure and away from pain. It's our biological imperative. Smart, right?

🪷This acknowledgement isn't to shame any of us for our defense mechanisms. In fact, it is important to feel safe among the people with whom we interact before "deepening," and sometimes the moment does not call for "deepening." We hope that in the therapeutic context you feel safe to "deepen" and move into discomfort with a trusted other. But *your* discernment is key, and safety always comes first.

11/05/2025

It's spooky season👻 and what's spookier than getting to know ourselves at our core? 😋 In therapy, we become curious about our many facets and begin to understand them. Truthfully, it's not scary, but a process of uncovering ourselves and understanding the masks we wear with safety... one at a time, to reveal our truest, most authentic self.

🌱In therapy, we often discover that we wear masks every day — to protect ourselves, to belong and to survive. The work isn’t to rip them off, but to get curious about them.

Our masks can be particular to the identities that we've been socialized and taught to enact in order to appease others and society (like socialized gender roles.) Do any of these Jungian personas/masks feel familiar to you?

The Caretaker – tends to others’ needs often ignoring their own; finds worth in giving.
The Achiever – seeks validation through success, productivity, or doing it “right.”
The Helper – listens deeply, holds space for others & avoids revealing their own pain.
The Strong one – never cries or falters; uses stoicism or humor to hide vulnerability.
The Pleaser – prioritizes harmony & approval over authenticity; avoids conflict.
The Rebel – defines themselves through opposition or nonconformity to avoid feeling controlled or unseen.
The Comedian – uses humor or sarcasm as armor against deeper emotional exposure.
The Intellectual – stays in analysis or abstraction to avoid feeling.
The Fixer – feels valuable only when solving others’ issues or maintaining control.
The Easygoing One – Avoids expressing needs or boundaries to maintain peace or likability.

*Disclaimer: We may have many personas that we identify with. These are not inclusive and each can serve important functions in our lives and in society!

What might happen if the parts of you under the mask were met with understanding instead of judgment?🪷

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10/31/2025

👻Happy Halloween! 🎃

Play is a Portal. When was the last time you let yourself play?

There is a healing aspect to play and role-taking. Play lowers defenses, increases creativity, and allows emotional integration.

In therapy and in life, play helps us reconnect to spontaneity, joy, and imagination.

So today and this weekend, can you allow yourself to play by dressing up, pretending, having sweets and getting into character? Playing isn't just for kids and it can be a doorway back to presence.

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10/30/2025

Our office manager, Lauren wrote a beautiful piece in the October Newsletter on the therapeutic benefits of bringing intention and curiosity to our meals. Lauren writes that food has the power to uplift when we bring curiosity and creativity back to the table. 👩🏽‍🌾

When we see food as relationship, eating becomes ceremony, an act of belonging and connection. When considering mealtimes, we can bring our full presence to the interconnection we're engaged in by asking some simple questions:

What am I in relationship with when I eat? 🌏

How can I honor what has offered itself for my sustenance?

What do I give back in return? When we pause to give thanks before a meal, we acknowledge that life has given itself so that we may live.

If you're feeling in a rut with your mealtime routines, remember that food can be nourishing, creative, and social all at once. Creating a ceremony and asking "how can I be in right relationship with what feeds me?" can offer the necessary shift we need to spark more presence at the table.

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10/24/2025

Your therapist is trained to guide you into conversation with your innermost world and your emotions 🪷 Still, therapy takes two. It can be extra powerful to consider what has been present for you before your session and/or start a conversation with your therapist about something specific 🌱

While therapists are trained to ask some potent questions, they're not mind-readers, so bringing what is on your heart into session can bring a lot of value to your therapy hour!

There is never any pressure for a client to lead or guide the therapy session. Still, you might consider the above questions for yourself before your next session. Does something from the above list resonate or feel present and important to acknowledge in your next session? 💭

10/22/2025

Welcome to the team! Meet our newest team member, Charry-- accepting new clients!

Charry Morris, MA, LPCC is the newest addition to the Evolve In Nature team. Charry’s therapeutic approach is rooted in depth psychology, inviting collaboration and dialogue to foster resilience, restore balance, and deepen self-understanding.

As a retired professional athlete, former coach, and yoga and ski instructor, Charry remains deeply engaged in sports and finds joy in connecting with nature, drawing on the inner and outer resources it provides.

Charry is accepting new clients. To learn more about Charry and her services, navigate to our website or to book follow: https://www.evolveinnature.com/contact to schedule a free consultation. We're here to support you🪷

10/17/2025

Our team member Mac Wilson MA, LPCC wrote an article for our October newsletter addressing the benefits of intentional solitude amidst the loneliness epidemic our society is experiencing 🧍🏾

“It’s no surprise that loneliness impacts our health and well-being. As social creatures, we naturally crave connection and meaning. We thrive when we’re surrounded by others who can mirror those values back to us—this is one of the core reasons therapy is so effective. 🪷

While addressing the loneliness crisis is essential, Mac also offers an alternative perspective: How can we make the most of our time alone? When we embrace solitude, time alone becomes a source of restoration rather than isolation.

In this context, solitude refers to the conscious choice to spend time alone. It’s time we dedicate to being with our thoughts and our body, free from the direct influence of others. While solitude often evokes images of deep spiritual reflection or enlightenment, it doesn't require grand introspection or lofty goals.

Solitude can be even more beneficial when paired with enjoyable activities, like playing a game, going for a walk, or watching a movie by yourself. In this way, you can step into “shades of solitude” without overwhelming your system.

Eventually, we can learn to appreciate the time alone, rather than viewing it as something you are forcing yourself to do. Similar to how we approach many tasks in life, our mindset matters.” 🌿

To read on, go to our website to read through our blog written by our team of therapists. If you’d like to receive our monthly newsletter in your inbox, simply sign up on our website!

10/15/2025

Our meet the team series continues!🌿

Say hello to Jamie (she/her). Born and raised in small town in Colorado, Jamie finds her balance in both the ocean and the mountains—whether she’s hiking, paddle boarding, or simply finding time to just be in nature, she finds herself at peace. Jamie is a dedicated tea drinker (always tea, all the way ☕) as well as a fiction reader who loves to get lost in a good story 📖

Jamie finds joy in the simple things—like avocados 🥑 and artichokes (though she has given us specific instructions not to pair them together) 😋Jamie also enjoys caregiving for her doggo, her adult kiddo, and her two “grand bebes” as she lovingly calls them 🌸

We’re grateful to have Jamie as part of our EIN community. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, now is a beautiful time to connect with one of our therapists—we’re here to walk alongside you. 💛

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