The turning of the wheel of the year: Letting go into autumn
Vanessa Deverell Vanessa Deverell

The turning of the wheel of the year: Letting go into autumn

Here in Nelson, autumn arrives with its familiar paradox—feeling simultaneously overdue and premature. As daylight hours shrink rapidly at the equinox, everything follows: cooling air, changing leaves, our energy moving inward. Yet just as our bodies call for rest, external demands intensify. Gardens need winterizing, projects need completing before snow flies. This tension between what must be done and what our bodies need isn't failure—it's the practice itself. Some thrive in autumn's cooling, others mourn summer's warmth. Understanding your constitutional pattern helps you navigate seasonal change with wisdom rather than resistance.

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What is somatic therapy and how does it work?
Vanessa Deverell Vanessa Deverell

What is somatic therapy and how does it work?

Somatic therapy integrates body awareness with traditional counselling to help you heal trauma, manage anxiety, and reconnect with yourself. This comprehensive guide explains how it works, who it helps, and what to expect in sessions.

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Body-based foundations for healing attachment
Vanessa Deverell Vanessa Deverell

Body-based foundations for healing attachment

Your attachment patterns live in your body. This comprehensive guide provides progressive somatic practices - from basic body awareness to advanced regulation techniques - for transforming attachment wounds through embodied healing.

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How do attachment styles work (and am I stuck with mine)?
Vanessa Deverell Vanessa Deverell

How do attachment styles work (and am I stuck with mine)?

Attachment patterns shape our relationships, but they're more flexible than you might think. Discover how these patterns develop, shift across contexts, and can change through supportive relationships and conscious practice.

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