In Western Capitalist society, opportunities are rare for true initiation into adulthood. It is rare at any stage in our development, let alone in our adolescent years when we naturally undergo a profound questioning into identity, who our people are, and our place in the world. Ancient societies as well as contemporary societies that retain indigenous connections to land and culture use(d) intentional processes grounded in community to prepare individuals to ask the questions that are essential to conscious, ethical, loving and responsible living. Those questions challenge us to look deeply inwards and to turn toward nature to find truths about what it means to show up for self and community; What am I here to do and what is my path forward? What do I need to know in order to do it? Who are my people and where do I belong? How do I fit into this society and the Earth?  

​

Rites of passage allow us to delve into the depths of our mind, body, and heart. Mirroring provided by guides in the context of the natural world offers a unique approach to healing and growth, combining nature's healing power with clinical expertise. Working together, we collaboratively create ceremony and ritual as a way to prepare, engage, and integrate your personal journey of growth and transformation.​

​

I am in the process of renewing my training as a rites of passage guide and plan to offer programming in the Southwest in the near future.