I've been lucky to write for some amazing Canadian publications, on topics including parenting, health, food & drink and fitness. Read on below!
Today’s Parent:
I have been a regular contributor for Today’s Parent on various topics. Check out my body of work here, including my monthly series Self-Care Sunday with Allison
My book, Through, Not Around:
One of my greatest achievements as a writer is the book I co-authored, Through, Not Around: Stories of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. If you have gone through this type of loss, I want you to know you’re not alone. If you know someone who has and you are seeking a way to support them, consider gifting them this book.
Other Writing:
Green Moms Collective - The Importance of a Girl’s Getaway
Green Moms Collective - The Benefits of Therapeutic Writing
Green Moms Collective - On Helping A Friend in Grief
Love, Mom.ca - Healing After Pregnancy Loss
Green Moms Collective - Hard-Won Lessons
EcoParent.ca - A Story About Going Green
The Globe & Mail - Top 5 Cross-Country Ski Spots
Toronto Life - Top 5 Healthy Eating Spots in Toronto
Canadian Living - 5 Reasons Why Walking Is Better Than Running
Canadian Living - Starting An Elimination Diet
Chatelaine - Three Reasons to Choose Organic Wine
Healing Through Writing is a workshop method I developed based on the research of Dr. James Pennebaker on expressive writing and the training I received through the Toronto Writer's Collective in the AWA Writing Method, in conjunction with my own writing and healing experiences. Just as one might develop a meditation or yoga practice, expressive writing is a practice that can alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, and a variety of physical symptoms during and after times of emotional upheaval. It is not designed to replace traditional therapy if that is part of your healing, but rather as an extra tool in your healing toolbox.
In 2017, I partnered with Dr. Stacy Thomas to create the Growing Forward Through Writing workshop series to teach anyone to use writing as a tool for personal healing and wellness. The series was successful and encouraged us to keep growing this method when, as life often happens, just as we were getting on a roll I found out I was pregnant with my rainbow baby. After the experience of loss and the journey I had been on, I decided to take time off to care for myself, my eldest son and my new baby, focusing my energies inward rather than outward. Several years (and a pandemic) later, I evolved to combine my yoga and meditation training to create a unique inner healing and exploration experience that fully embodies what I practice in my own life. This new method combining yoga and writing within the scope of my health coaching practice has been proven both scientifically and anecdotally to be supportive to emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
What People Are Saying
Feedback from workshop participants
“I loved the workshop. I found myself reflecting back on it and it gave me some new ideas for future writing. I’m so glad I could finally participate in one and would definitely attend future workshops with you. ”
“I loved your class and think you are the perfect teacher for this kind of creative healing. ”
“It was an incredibly lovely workshop and you held the space beautifully! Thank you for sharing your story with us, and providing such a shining inspiration for living your truth.”
“I loved the cozy environment and the process of opening up to others and the feeling of being less fearful and more courageous.”
“My heart feels full. You set the tone and opened yourself and we all felt so safe.”
“I liked that you draw from real experience and used many practical suggestions and strategies to help me begin the process of healing from my experiences. I would recommend this class to anyone (which is everyone!) who is struggling, perhaps without even realizing, with negative events, ideas and stories about themselves they continue living and reliving.”
“You have a gift for allowing people to open up and feel safe about feeling and expressing their “stuff”. Keep up the great work you are doing.”