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Shwim (쉼): to rest
Shwim (쉼) in Korean means to rest and is a nod to my Korean heritage.
I believe that deep rest is a birthright and a vital part of fully-embodied, whole-hearted living. However, in our fast-paced modern society (combined with trauma history for some), many of us are living in disembodied, disconnected survival states of fight, flight, freeze, and shut down, pushing through stress and overwhelm with little rest, recovery, and restoration.
My hope is that Shwim Counselling & Consulting can be a resting, healing space where you can safely slow down, pause, and return to a felt state of safety, balance, and homeostasis. I welcome and invite you into our space to rest your body, mind, and spirit - allowing yourself to access your inner resources, resilience, and inherent wisdom of your body.
SAFETY
INTENTIONALITY
HOPE
COMMUNITY
HEALING
CURIOSITY
BODY’S WISDOM
HUMANITY
GROWTH
INTERDEPENDENCE
EMBODIMENT
JUSTICE
SOVEREIGNTY
SOMATIC GOODNESS
ACCEPTANCE
CONNECTION
Authenticity
INTEGRITY
Equity
PRESENCE
COURAGE
BALANCE
INTERSECTIONALITY
VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Areas of Practice
Relational, Body, Intergenerational, Cultural, Systemic Trauma
Attachment/Relationships
Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
Personal Growth
Relational Growth
Bi/Multi-Cultural Identity/Experience
Anxiety, Depression, Stress
Sex/Sexuality/Intimacy
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions