Miriam Brodersen, LCSW
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My approach
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My approach is mindfulness-based ~ trauma-informed ~
climate-aware ~ connected to nature ~ liberation-centered
Mindfulness-based

We’ll work experientially and slow down to notice what’s happening in your body in the present moment.

Trauma-informed

I’ll help you to recognize when you get triggered or overwhelmed and offer grounding strategies and practices to help you feel safe in your body.

Climate-aware

I’ll take your concerns about the climate and ecological crises seriously and hold space for you to process your emotions about them.

Connected to nature

We’ll start from the assumption that you are a part of the Earth and nurture your sense of belonging to the more-than-human world.

Liberation-centered

I’ll actively challenge dominant narratives about mental health, productivity, relationship structures and gender. I’ll strive to recognize my own biases and to bring humility and care to our relationship.

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All flourishing is mutual.
Robin Wall Kimmerer
I believe:
  • Healing happens in relationship
  • Listening deeply is a radical act
  • Laughter and play are powerful medicine
  • We are living, organic systems composed of different parts
  • When we bring curiosity and compassion to all of our parts, our system naturally moves toward health and growth
  • We have inherent worth based on who we are, not on what we produce
  • Our health and wellbeing is connected to the health and wellbeing of the whole planet
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Folks I often work with
Healers, therapists and change-makers struggling with compassion fatigue or burnout
Environmental professionals and activists with climate-related distress
Sensitive, empathetic people wanting more fulfilling relationships with others
People going through a spiritual awakening or crisis
Recovering perfectionists
People who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or are questioning their gender or sexual Identity
Parents and those considering parenthood
Spanish-speaking immigrants & folks navigating bi-cultural or bi-racial identities
People facing significant life transitions