Creative Healing CNY

02/17/2026

I know "sit with your feelings" can sound annoying but it is actually helpful. It doesn't mean you have to like the feelings, it just means you don't have to run away from them.

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

Utica school kids ski, skate free thanks to fund created by local anonymous donor to cover Val Bialas Ski Center costs starting opening day, Feb. 12 See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4cm3fh2

02/10/2026

🌀Are you living your life, or are you just scrolling through it? 📱

Lately, "survival mode" has become the default setting for so many of us. Between the noise of the world and the rising barriers to traditional healthcare, finding a way to stay grounded shouldn’t feel like an impossible luxury.

That’s why I created The Awe-Inspired Life guided journal.

This isn’t just a notebook; it’s a 30-day bridge from disconnection to presence. I’ve curated the exact prompts I use personally and professionally to help my clients peel back the layers of "auto-pilot" and rediscover what actually brings them meaning.

What it isn’t: A replacement for clinical therapy or a "quick fix."
What it is: A supplemental tool to help you live authentically, it is a dedicated space to:

❥Reconnect with the values that the world tries to drown out.
❥Identify the underlying purpose in your ordinary days.
❥Live Whole in a world that often feels fractured.

You deserve to feel rooted again. In 30 days, let’s see how much more "you" you can feel.

Find your copy here:

📖The Full Experience (Physical Copy): https://a.co/d/0axBN6tx

💻The Instant Reset (Digital/PDF): https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432140032/the-awe-inspired-life-30-day-guided

🌐Explore the Mission (Website): https://sites.google.com/creativehealingcny.org/liveinpursuitofawe/home

02/09/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet lately, and I wanted to share why.

If I’m being honest, staying grounded over the past several weeks has felt more challenging than usual. To preserve my mental and social battery, I’ve intentionally limited my digital presence to stay rooted in my day-to-day life.

I’m a firm believer that love supersedes hate. In a world that often feels stuck in "survival mode," I’m focusing on what I can control: finding meaning, purpose, and showing up fully for my clients. My mission remains helping others to stay grounded and learn to thrive, even when the collective energy feels heavy.

If you’ve been struggling too, please know you aren’t alone. The energy is different lately, and while that is out of your hands, how you choose to care for yourself and for others is where your power lies. 🌿

01/30/2026

🛒💙 February Open HUB Hours are coming up for Connected Rome! 💙🛒
Families are welcome to stop in to access pantry staples, connect with the Connected City School District- Rome, New York District Team, and learn more about The Neighborhood Center, Inc., Cooperative Extension, and supports available to them. ✨🤝
We look forward to seeing you and supporting our school community!

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

Try this simple grounding technique for when life feels overwhelming or rushed.

👣Simply pause and look down at your feet.
Slow down and take a deep breath.🌬
Notice where your feet are and the sensation of the ground supporting you. 🌿

This small moment of connection reminds us that we are grounded and allows for a small reset.

01/13/2026

A gentle reminder for anyone feeling the weight of the world lately: Acknowledging that things are hard doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your mental well-being. Guarding your peace is a necessity, not a luxury. ❤

Katie Abey

01/09/2026

🕊️ "They’re learning how to leave, and I’m learning how to let them." 🕊️

Is your teen distant? Are they irritable with you but perfectly kind to their friends? If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells or being pushed away, you aren't imagining it—and you aren't alone.

I recently learned about a concept called "sh****ng the nest." While the name sounds a bit messy, it’s a perfect scientific explanation for what’s happening in your home. 🧬

🐦What is "Sh****ng" or "soiling" the Nest?
As teens prepare to transition into adulthood, they head into a phase of seeking independence and social status, all the while, the thought of leaving the only home they’ve ever known can be terrifying. So they subconsciously create emotional distance instead.

They might:
•Pick fights over small things.
•Test every boundary you set.
•Pour all their energy into friends while leaving the "leftover" irritability for you.

😤How to survive the "Push-Pull" phase:
It’s a season of white-knuckling. It requires picking your battles and, sometimes, "putting a pin in it" for a few years. If you can't solve it now, wait and see if it's still a problem in their 20s. Usually, it isn't!

Remember these 5 things:
✅Dont take it personally: Their irritability is a reaction to the massive change they are facing.

✅Set Limits: Set the limits that you need to within your household and try to be realistic about them.

✅Give space, not silence: You can provide the room they need to grow without withdrawing your love.

✅Pause before reacting: You can’t control their mood swings, but you can control how you show up.

✅Put a Pin in It: Remember the concept of sh****ng the nest and that brains are not fully developed until the mid-20s so that impulsive, mean behavior isn't solidified yet.

This season is messy, uncomfortable, and rarely neat. But if we can shift our mindset from "They can't wait to get away from me" to "They are learning how to leave, and I am learning how to let them," it changes everything. ❤️

Hang in there, parents. You’re doing a good job, even on the days it doesn't feel like it.


🌿Feeling rushed? On auto-pilot in your day to day?
Trying to find more meaning in life? Check out my 30-day guided journal with pre-written prompts aimed at enhancing your daily experiences, finding your awe, and reconnecting with your core-self. Check out the digital download below:

🔗https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432140032/the-awe-inspired-life-30-day-guided?ref=shop_home_active_4&dd=1&logging_key=882bd8eb66bc43affc10c6d83b4d5f5730d067d9%3A4432140032

01/08/2026

Saw this powerful poem today that I wanted to pass along to others, therapists and fellow humans alike. ❤

I love this poem by Nicole Arzt.

Sharing here as I know there are many other therapists who follow this page, however I also think it is applicable for clients, and all humans, in the rest of our lives when we support others.

01/04/2026

The wait is over! 📣

For my "pen and paper" people: the paperback copy of my journal is officially LIVE!

If your goal is to be more present, more authentic, and to find greater meaning in the everyday moments, this is your toolkit. ✍️✨

There is a unique power in writing out your thoughts—it turns "someday" into "today."

🔗📖 Grab your physical copy here: https://a.co/d/cNY27wP

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