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Between The Beats
Reflections on healing, connection, and coming home to yourself.


The Relational Nervous System: Honoring the Sacred Intelligence of Connection
Our relational nervous system is constantly asking, “Am I safe to connect?” Formed through tone, gaze, and presence, it holds the sacred intelligence of how we meet and are met. Healing begins when we listen to the body’s cues—not to fix, but to honor. Each breath, glance, and touch can become an invitation to safety, connection, and deeper wholeness.
erica smalla
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Children: Healing Through Art and Play
Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps children heal through art and play. Inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for kids and families. What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Children? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an evidence-based model created by Dr. Richard Schwartz to help people understand and heal their inner world of “parts.” While IFS is well known in adult therapy, it is increasingly being adapted for children. Especially kids wh
erica smalla
Sep 21, 20253 min read
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