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At Evolve In Nature, we understand that each individual's healing journey is unique. Our practice

04/02/2026

Bessel van der Kolk, author of "The Body Keeps the Score," explains that during traumatic activation, Broca’s area — the part of the brain that helps us put experience into words — can go offline. At the same time, the prefrontal cortex quiets, while survival systems take over like the fight/flight response and amygdala 🧠

This is why trauma isn’t always easy to “talk through.” The experience is often stored as sensations, images, and emotional states rather than a clear narrative 💭

Talk therapy is still valuable, but language alone may not fully reach where trauma lives. That's why therapeutic approaches that include the body — breath 🌬️movement 🏃🏾‍♀️ sensation 🤲🏼— help restore regulation, making it possible for both words and integration to emerge.

03/29/2026

On the topic of finding your balance, Ajahn Brahmavamso, a meditation teacher, said, "The fastest progress... is achieved by those who are content with the stage they are at now. It is the deepening of that contentment that ripens into the next stage."

There are many reasonable scenarios in which we should react when we feel distress. However, when we are not being harmed within the experience of distress, instead of reacting to our discontent, we can lean into it and allow the wisdom of our felt-sense to inform us of what may lie beneath the discontent we experience. 🌱

"Rather than daydreaming about the future, we can reanchor ourselves in the present moment by labeling exactly what we're feeling —"urgency," "restlessness," "anxiety"—and by softening into the physical experience of agitation. Restless legs? Clenched teeth? Deeper feelings may emerge when we don't react to restlessness, such as fear of being forgotten or left behind."

"Once we contact the discomfort of restlessness, or the suffering behind it, compassion can flow naturally. And the agitated heart will rest when it feels truly loved." 🪷

These excerpts come from the book by Christopher Germer PhD, "The Mindful Path To Self Compassion."

03/26/2026

Many people find that therapy outdoors feels different from traditional office sessions 🌱

Walking along a quiet trail, sitting near water, or simply noticing the movement of wind through trees can create a sense of ease and spacious openness. Over time, these effects may also support neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new neural pathways and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

The best part is that nature therapy can be accessible to most everyone. Nature therapy doesn’t require dramatic outdoor adventures. Many simple activities can activate the calming effects of nature.

🌿Examples include:
Walking or hiking in local parks or natural areas
Gardening or spending time with plants
Sitting quietly outdoors and observing the environment
Practicing mindfulness or breathing exercises outside
Journaling or reflecting in nature

If you enjoyed this post and want to read more long-form articles like this, check out our blog on our webpage. Link in Bio 👆🏼

03/21/2026

👆🏼Link in Bio to sign up and learn more! 🌿 Led by Noel Estopinal MA, LPCC — Psychotherapist, this 90-minute closed group hosted at our office in Boulder, CO blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emotion regulation skills, mindfulness practices, and a structured somatic framework to support you to learn to notice, identify, feel, and regulate your emotions.

This group is ideal for adults (18+) who feel easily triggered or flooded by emotions, tend to shut down or disconnect when emotions arise, or find themselves intellectualizing feelings without fully experiencing them in their body 🌱

It is especially helpful for individuals seeking to build greater emotional awareness, tolerance, reduce reactivity, and stay present during emotional challenges.

👆🏼Link in Bio to sign up and learn more!

03/20/2026

Author Mattheiu Ricard, molecular genetics PhD turned Buddhist Monk, regards happiness as something we cultivate over time instead of a fixed destination.

In his book titled, "Happiness, A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,” he describes the practice of happiness as a series of small intentional shifts and mental habits.

These include moments of awareness, attention, self-regulation, emotional awareness, Lovingkindness, compassion, cognitive reframing and altruism... all of which shape our mind over time and orient us toward well-being.

Ricard describes that "pleasure is fleeting but happiness is a way of being." Of course, this only holds true if we are not bypassing our authentic emotions, or ignoring the challenge we experience in our lives. So, what small micro-shifts could you make in your thinking that might affect your moment-by moment happiness? How could you emphasize helpful reframes over negative thought loops?

03/18/2026

Note: The manifestations explored here are not an exhaustive list and may be experienced by all genders and non-binary folks. 🫂

Depression is complex. It can be an ongoing mental health condition that affects individuals regardless of gender. However, it is increasingly recognized that depression can manifest differently in men compared to other genders. Societal expectations and gender norms can significantly impact how depression is expressed.

By understanding the societal and cultural factors that influence how men express their emotions, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for mental health. Encouraging and participating in open conversations, promoting emotional literacy, and challenging oppressive gender norms can help men (and all people) feel more comfortable seeking help, accessing mental health resources, and finding healthier ways to cope with depression and improve overall well-being.

This post is an excerpt from our Evolve in Nature Blog, written by Jamie Lococo, MA, MFT-C. If you'd like to read the full blog post, navigate to our blog page via our website-- Link in Bio 👆🏼

03/14/2026

Allowing sunlight to light up our eyes and brush our skin feels instinctive, effortless, and deeply satisfying. It serves as a simple, natural way to lift our mood and reconnect with ourselves. 🌞

💡Tip for getting the added benefits of sunlight in our days: Get sunlight within the first 1–2 hours after waking. Even 10–30 minutes outdoors can help reset your internal clock, boost energy, and reduce evening anxiety.

Working with a trusted therapist alongside taking steps toward finding earth-based support in nature is always what we recommend. Sunlight is not a cure-all and will not instantly heal your trauma, but it is a powerful, accessible, and free support for your mental health. 🌱

By intentionally reconnecting with natural light, you’re empowering your body and brain rather than working against them. Sometimes, the smallest shifts like stepping outside in between meetings, opening a window at breakfast, pausing to breathe in the sun, can make a meaningful difference.

03/12/2026

👀Following curiosity is one of the simplest ways to invite play back into everyday life. Sometimes that looks like something small and familiar — dancing in your kitchen to one song, moving your body without choreography or purpose, just because it feels good.

Many of the things that regulate our nervous systems are the same things we naturally gravitated toward as children: movement, music, rhythm, imagination, and spontaneity 🍭

Returning to these moments of play can gently shift the body out of stress and into regulation. When we allow ourselves to follow curiosity, even briefly, we create space for joy, creativity, and ease to re-enter the day.

03/05/2026

What a beautiful idea. We think in poetry and when we journal our thoughts, we are essentially writing poetry. How would you orient to your journal if you approached your practice as poetry?

That's not to say we need to exert effort to make our thoughts and journalings "poetic." It's to believe that our innermost feelings, thoughts and ideas are already poetry, and to honor each layer of ourselves as such.

Try this: journal one page while leaving your inner critic at the door. Just for one page, can you allow your thoughts to "stream of consciouaness" flow out of you, without judgment? Don't try to re-read them or judge them after. Pay attention to the quality of how you feel after the practice. Close your journal, and try again tomorrow.

Remember, just as poet Naomi Shihab Nye says, journaling is a practice.

03/02/2026

Ever heard of Sand Tray as a therapeutic modality? Check out www.OnlineSandtray.com to try it out yourself, always for free! 🏖️

The Sandtray process provides a non-verbal, symbolic way for you, as a client, to communicate things that might be hard to put into words, and it can be particularly useful for people who find talk therapy limiting.

Using platforms like OnlineSandtray.com, you can create scenes between sessions in a private, self-paced way, allowing images, themes, and emotions to emerge organically. This online tool mirrors the physical sandtray experience with virtual sand and objects, allowing users to create scenes symbolically. 💭

🌱Your therapist here at EIN can work with you on a Sandtray you created at home, or might invite you to create a Sandtray depiction of a scenario or theme happening in your life. You'll be supported through the processing of images, themes and emotions that arose during the process.

Big thanks to Dr. Karen Fried, LMFT for creating and offering the free online sandtray platform created by LMFT Dr. Karen Fried for clients and therapists: https://www.onlinesandtray.com/

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Tuesday	7am - 7pm
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Thursday	7am - 7pm
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