#20 - Celebrating Small Steps
Welcome to Story #20 - This piece explores how small steps shape the mountains we’re destined to climb. It celebrates the courage behind my long adventure toward permanent residency, inviting you to reflect on your own small victories along the way.
#19 - The Unknown
Welcome to Story #19 - A heartfelt reflection written just hours after surgery. A story about surrender, trust, and the quiet power of embracing the unknown, inviting you to sit with life’s mysteries, let go of control, and find comfort in not knowing.
#18 - Letting Go
Welcome to Article #18 - This Story shares my own experience of facing uncomfortable feelings before surgery and the self-care strategies that help me soften fear, stress, and powerlessness. Through affirmations, acceptance, movement, and meditation, I practice letting go and discover strength within vulnerability.
#17 - Work & Love
Welcome to Story #17 - This article reflects on the significant portion of our lives spent at work and emphasises the importance of loving what we do. Drawing from personal experience, it highlights that true fulfilment comes from being of service to others and finding passion and purpose in our daily work.
#16 – Benefits of Nature-Based Counselling
Welcome to Story #16 - The Benefits of Nature-Based Counselling. From reduced stress and anxiety to deeper self-awareness and a greater sense of belonging, Ecotherapy is not just soothing, it’s grounding, transformative and evidence-based.
# 15 - Tiga, A grumpy, old & fluffy teacher.
Welcome to Story #15 - A heartfelt reflection on the loss of Tiga, my beloved cat and quiet teacher, and the deep lessons she offered on presence, togetherness, and slow love.
#14 – Being With
Welcome to Story #14 – “Being With” traces my life adventures from trying to save the world to discovering the deeper, quieter power of simply being with—with others, with nature, and with myself. It’s a short reflection on burnout, ego, healing, and the soulful practice of walking alongside You.
#13 - Running
Welcome to Story #13 – A journey from shame and self-doubt to strength and more trust, where my running practice became both a physical practice and a metaphor for embracing the unknown.
#12 - Ecotherapy Practices
Welcome to Story #12 - It includes how Ecotherapy fosters deep healing by reconnecting humans with nature, through mindful practices like forest bathing, horticultural therapy, and wild experiences, whether outdoors or in indoor spaces.
#11 - Why Nature?
Welcome to Story #11 - It shares some benefits of spending time in nature to improve our well-being by reducing stress, enhancing mood, and fostering a sense of connection.
#10 - My Calling & Offerings
Welcome to Story #10 - It is a summary of who I am, my calling, and Offerings to You.
#9 - Love to Survive
Welcome to Story #9 - It explores the necessity of relationships, this sense of belonging and love, to survive and thrive. Emotional bonds and touch are essential to survival.
#8 - Holistic Self-Care
Welcome to Story #8 - This article highlights self-care as an essential practice in Helping Professions, emphasising the need for a strong routine. Openly, I share my own holistic practices.
#7 - The Power of the Natural World
Welcome to Article #7 - It compares human-centred and ego-centred approaches. It highlights ecotherapy, which uses nature to enhance emotional and psychological well-being while advocating for a holistic view of health.
#6 - Embracing Hurt
Welcome to story #6, where I discuss how embracing discomfort and pain is essential for personal growth and self-exploration.
#5 - Live the Questions
Welcome to Story #5 - "Live the Questions" contrasts action with presence. It highlights the value of embracing uncertainty and allowing space for simply being.
#4 - Wisdom Sharing
Welcome to Story #4 - I share my personal experiences with grief and begin exploring the insights from ancestral wisdom.
#3 - This Space's Guidelines
Welcome to Story #3 - I establish key guidelines and rules designed to foster a respectful and caring environment. I hope you find this space safe and engaging, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.
#2 - Goals, Visions and Values
Welcome to Story #2 - I expand on my personal goals, core values, and the vision driving Sarah Frustié Therapy (SFT).
#1 - Meet Sarah Frustié Therapy: Who am I?
Welcome to Story #1 - I share an exploration of my personal life adventures, motivations, and core purpose.