Fist Book Club meeting today was a rich conversation. We only had @Colleen Callan and I but really dived into the book and how it is influencing our thinking and our being. The reflection questions are in the classroom. The book really has the science and that underpins so much of what I am practicing both personally and professionally. Are you reading the book? Have any insights to share? Going to ask our discussion question #3 here would love to hear what it brings up for you. Think of a time when trying harder made a situation worse. Looking back, what would exploring instead of solving have actually looked like in that moment? Does this "solving" show up in your work in your life?

As promised it is Thursday and I am posting! We were talking about physical touch with children in the school and with clients today in group supervision and it got me thinking. Most of us learned about boundaries as rules. Lines we draw. Walls we put up. Things we say no to. But before a boundary is ever a word, it's a sensation. Your body knows where your edges are long before your mind finds the language. And when we learn to listen there, boundaries stop feeling like a way to push people away. They become a way to stay close without losing ourselves. Your body is already telling you Think about the last time something felt off. Maybe someone stood a little too close, asked for one more favor, or kept talking when you were already full. Chances are your body responded before you did. Maybe you noticed a tightening in your chest or throat. Maybe your jaw clenched, your shoulders crept up, your breath got shallow, or your belly went quiet and heavy. Maybe you felt a subtle lean backward. And when something feels right, there's often the opposite: a softening, a sense of space, warmth, ease, an openness in the chest, a breath that drops a little deeper. These are your boundaries speaking. Not in words, but in expansion and contraction. Feeling for others' boundaries Attunement works both ways. The same sensitivity that helps us feel our own edges helps us notice other people's. When you're with someone, you might notice their breath, their posture, whether they're leaning in or pulling back, how their eyes move, the pace of their words. Does their energy feel open, or does it seem to be quietly closing? And here's the key: we don't have to guess. Sensing is an invitation to check in, not to assume. A simple "How's this for you?" or "Do you have space for this right now?" can be one of the most loving things we offer. When someone feels that we're paying attention to them, not just to what we want from them, trust grows. Their nervous system can relax. So can ours.

Starting book club September 15 - November 1 Better in Every Sense How the Science of Sensation Can Help Reclaim Your Life by Norman Farb PhD. Meeting times every 2 weeks 8:00 AM PST $15 | Optional CEUs Available Feeling stuck in the same old ruts? This fall, we're reading Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life by neuroscientist Norman Farb, PhD and clinical psychologist Zindel Segal, PhD. The book introduces "sense foraging" — a practical, science-backed approach to breaking free from autopilot and reconnecting with your senses to navigate life's challenges with more clarity and openness. Praised by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Judson Brewer, and Sharon Salzberg, it's an accessible blend of cutting-edge neuroscience and hands-on tools you can actually use. What's included: Every two weeks, we'll gather for a live discussion to dig into the chapters together — sharing insights, questions, and real-life experiments with the practices. Between sessions, the conversation continues in our community space, where you can post reflections and connect with fellow readers. Can't make a live call? Every session is recorded and available in the course section, so you'll never miss a beat. Continuing Education: For licensed professionals, CEUs are available for an additional $15 fee. As an approved provider with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), we make it easy to deepen your clinical toolkit while earning credit. Why $15? We've kept the price low so it's accessible to everyone, but meaningful enough that you'll show up for yourself and the group. Your commitment is what makes this community work. Grab your copy of the book, join us in September to learn and grow together.