Open Space Therapy

🧡 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡Today let’s honour the strength, culture, and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

I am a proud Indigenous woman and I celebrate this day as a reminder of Indigenous pride, while also holding space for truth, resilience, and continued action.

Our culture is our medicine. Our healing is our power. I remind my Metis ancestors that we are in a time of reclamation, reconciliation and healing and it is safe(r) to be proud of our indigenous bloodlines. We will no longer hide who we are.

Over the weekend, the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu celebration deeply affected many of us. If you’re looking for support or ways to cope, check out my latest blog post: https://www.openspacetherapy.ca/blog

Starting today, I have the honour of leading a personal empowerment workshop called Resilient Roots. This program is designed to help us deepen our connection to Métis culture, which is why I’ve invited special guests to share their knowledge with us. My most profound healing has taken place in group settings, where I was able to find my story and reclaim my voice.
My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space for the Waceya Métis women to come together, heal, and grow through the power of connection.

Our needs are universal; we all share fundamental desires like connection, safety, love, and recognition. These needs are common across all people, regardless of background or circumstances. However, the way we go about fulfilling these needs*our strategies* can vary greatly and may not always be constructive or healthy. While the need itself is valid, the method we choose to meet it sometimes needs to be reevaluated to ensure it aligns with our values, respects others, and fosters genuine well-being. The key is finding strategies that not only meet our needs but also support healthy relationships and personal growth.