Hope Springs Healing Arts Studio

11/18/2025

I sent an Extra Edition to all Substack subscribers today because so many people have reached out asking for support as we move into the holiday season.

This time of year can feel complicated. The early darkness, family dynamics, expectations, memories, and responsibilities often bring up more emotion than we expect. After hearing from readers over the weekend, I’ve opened several short-term therapy options designed to offer steadiness, structure, and support through the weeks ahead.

These include:

Holiday Support Session
A 75-minute session focused on grounding, reflection, and creating a plan for the season.

Winter Reset Program
A 30-day, three-session series to help you restore clarity, balance, and emotional steadiness.

The Light Returns
A 75-minute guided reflection session with journaling and optional creative prompts to close the year with intention.

If you’d like to read the full Extra Edition or explore these offerings, you can find it on my Substack, link in comments.

If this season feels heavy or complicated, you’re not alone. Support is available, DM me to schedule.

11/16/2025

This week on Substack I’ve been writing about what it means to stay rooted through the darker months—how small connections, familiar faces, and everyday moments can steady us in ways we often overlook.

The free post shares a personal reflection on the relationships that anchor us as the seasons shift. The paid companion piece goes deeper into the theme with a grounding practice, a journaling reflection, and a closer look at why connection strengthens hope and resilience this time of year.

If you’ve been following along and want more guidance, more structure, and more depth, I invite you to subscribe. Paid subscribers receive weekly practices that help you navigate the season with intention, access to exclusive content, and deeper support as we move through the months ahead.

You can read this week’s posts and subscribe with link in comments.

11/15/2025

11/07/2025

Something new is taking root at Hope Springs tomorrow—and I can’t wait to share it with you.

As the season turns and the light changes, I’ve been drawn to slow down, get grounded, and create from a quieter place.

Out of that has grown a few beautiful things that I’ll be announcing tomorrow:
• Art & Coffee Workshops Grasse River Grind—gatherings where creativity and community meet over a coffee and special bites
• Retreats in a Box—my circular loom kits that invite you to weave mindfulness, rest, and beauty into your own space.
• And a new Substack post on Rootedness —reflections and practices for staying steady and connected through the darker months ahead.

Each offering is meant to help you reconnect with yourself, your creative spirit, and the world around you.

Come back tomorrow for all the details—I think you’ll find something that feels just right for this season.

11/03/2025

November invites us to slow down, sink into what sustains us, and remember that even in darkness, there is light.

This month’s blog, Rooted in Light and Care, is up on the Hope Springs Healing Arts Studio website. It’s a gentle reflection on the changing season, caring for ourselves as caregivers, and finding grounding through small daily rituals.

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, you’ll also find a simple Caregiver Pause Practice you can do anytime you need to catch your breath or reconnect with yourself.

Link in comments!

10/30/2025

Yesterday was one of those rare days when every part of my professional life seemed to touch the others — therapy, consulting, and ministry — and the threads wove together beautifully.

At Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, the ministry team gathered not to plan or problem-solve, but to celebrate who we are together. Another meeting was focused and productive, with immediate next steps that reminded me how powerful shared purpose can be. And my therapy clients showed up with courage and honesty, deeply engaged in the hard work of living with intention amidst challenge.

As I reflected last night, I realized how much lighter the day felt — not because it was easy, but because I’m learning to be clear about my own relationship with myself, my work, and others. When I’m grounded there, I can see interactions for what they are: moments to connect, collaborate, or sometimes to release.

Letting go isn’t always about endings. Sometimes it’s about making room — for right relationships, meaningful work, and the quiet confidence that we’re where we’re meant to be.

For me, this clarity is both personal and professional. It’s what I strive to model in my therapy practice, my consulting work, and the creative, hope-centered programs I design through Hope Springs Healing Arts Studio.

As October closes and a new month begins, I’m holding gratitude for what remains — and peace with what’s been released.

10/22/2025

This week marks five years since Hope Springs Healing Arts Studio first opened its doors.

What began as a small experiment in weaving together art, psychology, and spirituality has grown into a space for healing and creative renewal. Today, Hope Springs offers therapy, meditation, and programs that help people rediscover meaning and cultivate hope—one mindful moment at a time.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

Rooted in Hope

10/08/2025

New things are on the way at Hope Springs—free community gathering on Mon Oct 28 (7:30 PM ET), a monthly workshop series launching in November, spring Whispers of Hope retreat, and a small set of seasonal gift items.

Want the free event link? Comment/DM “Circle” and I’ll add you.

10/08/2025

The October blog is live! 🍂 This month I’m reflecting on letting go—how autumn itself teaches us the beauty of release.

You’ll also find details inside about upcoming Hope Springs offerings this fall and winter. And save the date info for the spring Whispers of Hope Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY

Link in comments!

10/07/2025

Good morning!

10/06/2025

October has arrived with its gentle reminder: letting go is part of life’s rhythm. The trees release their leaves not in fear, but in trust—making space for rest and renewal.

This month on Substack, I’ll be exploring the theme of Letting Go through reflections and practices that invite healing, growth, and peace.

You can read the first post, October Theme: Letting Go, link in bio and comments.

What might you release this season to create space for something new?

10/02/2025

Casting on Mystery MusiKAL. This is my 16th out of the 16 he's offered. This year, I'll knit with stash yarn dyed by and one skein of her new Yarnfetti. The project will rest in a bag she gifted me. I am grateful for her yarn and brilliant presence in my life.

I purchased the needles . Sixteen years ago, Sue Coffrin would translate patterns and steps and didn't laugh at some of the wonkiest shapes. I miss her and that shop!
Now, videos are provided for every step. Amazing.

So, in a week of all the big feelings, I'll make a cup of tea and cast on this new mysterious shawl with much joy for the chance.