Welcome to the Resting Tree blog, where we delve into the intricacies of mental health, healing, and personal growth. As a private practice specializing in trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and humanistic approaches, we are dedicated to providing insightful and empowering content to support your journey towards holistic well-being.

Our blog is a safe space for exploring the complexities of the human experience, offering valuable resources, and fostering a sense of community. Join us as we navigate the path to healing and self-discovery, one blog post at a time.

Chinese Blog

We are also starting to offer a Chinese (Traditional + Simplified) version of the Resting Tree blog to better serve our Chinese-speaking community. This space shares the same heart and intention as our English blog—exploring topics related to mental health, healing, and personal growth from a trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and humanistic perspective.

Bouldering Psychology

What does it mean to face the unknown, one step at a time? In this reflection, I share how five years of indoor bouldering—despite not being a natural athlete—taught me about mindfulness, uncertainty, and resilience. Bouldering is more than a physical challenge; it invites us to stay present, make peace with not having all the answers, and try again after every fall. This post explores how climbing became both a personal ritual and a quiet practice in navigating life’s uncertainties, with surprising mental health benefits along the way.

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