Do I need to show up ready to leave the house?

No. Please turn up how you can that day, showered or not, hair combed or not. Wear all the comfy clothes. Make-up totally optional-I never do.

Privacy?

I recommend being in an environment where you can say what is true to you, yell, cry, be how you are in that moment. We will get the best outcomes if you can be open with me and not filtering yourself with others around.

Will I be recorded?

For our 1:1 sessions no as they capture a moment in time. I may record special group sessions, you will be notified and can choose to opt out of the session, be off camera or on mute.

Will I be a blob after?

This is grief, we will be discussing hard things, and digging in. I will make sure you are able to carry on with your day, however that looks for you. I request contact information for when we start together, for if you need me to reach out to someone for you, for them to support you.

Do I need to be free of distractions?

For us to focus on you, the big ones will need to be tucked away whilst we chat. If your dog needs letting out, a cat jumps up or other pets make an appearance, they are welcomed parts of your life, maybe someone comes home whilst we are on, and they call out to you, even bring you a cuppa, it’s all part of everyday life. You want to knit or have something in your hands that is soothing to you, please do. I from time to time will have a tail or two around me, animal energy is a wonderful thing.

Is every conversation going to be serious and heavy?

No, we will laugh, be light, I will also sit with you when the heaviness comes in, and will help you move through it.

Why BAKE for the acronym of the framework?

This is how I connect with my family, some of my earliest memories are of baking with my Mum and Nan, making Sunday Tea, to when I came to the US, Mum, Lisa and I would have baking Skype’s. I show love in friendship and gratitude to my people through baking.

Do I need to be a baker?

No. We’ll chat about your hobbies and likes

Do I need to be a dog or an animal lover?

Yes!!!!