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When We Hold Each Other, the World Heals
Community, to me, is sacred ground. It’s where we meet one another soul to soul — beyond judgment, beyond differences, beyond the noise of the world. In the circles I hold and the spaces I create, I hope to offer what we all ache for: a place to rest, to be seen, and to simply be . A space where we can lay down our armor and remember that we are not alone. I believe in non-judgmental spaces — where every voice matters and every story is welcome. Where silence is not emptines

Heather Barnard
Nov 112 min read


Finding Home: My Healing Journey Through Therapy and Community
“Sometimes healing isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.” There was a time when I thought healing meant fixing what was “wrong” with me. I believed that if I could just quiet the noise in my mind, I would finally feel whole. But what I’ve learned is that healing isn’t about fixing; it’s about remembering. It’s about learning to feel again, to soften into vulnerability, and to trust the wisdom of your own body and heart. This is the

Heather Barnard
Nov 74 min read


What is Validation Therapy for Those with Trauma or Depression?
So often, people just want to be heard — not fixed, not judged, not told to “look on the bright side.” When we’re struggling with trauma or depression, the world can feel heavy, and our emotions can be hard to express. That’s where Validation Therapy offers something powerful and deeply human: the gift of being seen, accepted, and understood. What Is Validation Therapy? Validation Therapy is a compassionate, person-centered approach rooted in empathy and emotional connection.

Heather Barnard
Nov 52 min read


A Student’s Take on Stand and Deliver: My First Stand and Deliver Experience
During my time as a student at the Vitalist School of Psychosocial Transformation, we were tasked with a "stand and deliver" assignment. Traditionally, a stand and deliver is a concise, organized speech where an individual expresses their ideas or shares a story on a topic they are passionate about, typically lasting only a few minutes and often delivered without notes. At the Vitalist School, students showcased brief expressions of themselves, whether it was a piece they wro

Heather Barnard
Oct 86 min read
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