Alex Pretti's public execution last Saturday at the hands of ICE is still hanging heavily in the air for many of us; especially since it follows so closely to Nicole Good's murder and the ongoing forced disappearance of so many immigrant family members and neighbors.

It is HARD to find a way forward in our work when things are so unsettled around us and violence becomes more commonplace. And yet---

This world needs your work, your presence, your solidarity.

Here's how you keep moving forward.

I'm offering FREE emotional first aid sessions this week to anyone who wants them. These 30 minute sessions are designed to gift you a handful of nervous system regulating techniques and essential context for how to use them so you can get some peace, get some rest, get some internal safety, and connect back to your work, family, and/or community.

Even if you've gotten a free session from me before or you're a past or current client, feel free to take advantage of this resource.

You know me—I'm not interested in glorifying productivity. I'm offering this because we are living through a time designed to destabilize internal safety even faster than capitalism's usual pace. We need breaks and time to grieve—AND we need a plan for getting back up without burning out.

Important to say, too, the goal of these sessions is not to say that being stressed or anxious in this world isn't "normal" or is somehow something to be avoided! All emotions deserve to felt and integrated. AND YET, when anxiety and/or numbing out become chronic they actually keep us from experiencing a full range of emotions. Emotional first aid work is not about getting rid of uncomfortable emotions—it's about giving them enough space so they don't keep you feeling stuck, unable to work OR get meaningful rest. Instead you can let those feelings come up as needed and move on through clearing the way for diverse feelings to come in behind.

You'd do me the biggest favor by sharing this offer with anyone you know who might benefit!

If you've spoken recently with anyone who mentioned feeling overwhelmed or slowed down because of "everything happening in the world"....

Or missing sleep because of anxiety or grief....

Or just stalled out on projects or in their business or personal life....

Or just finds themselves feeling numb to everything....

​This is for them. (And for you.)

Don't sleep on this! Self-care is paramount to making community care sustainable. If this session could be helpful for you, book it now.

Love + solidarity,

Sam

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P.S. - Emotional First Aid is *not* creative or life coaching: These sessions are specifically focused on resources to reestablish internal safety. If you want to see how nervous system regulation is key to unblocking creativity and showing up for your work, book a time to talk with me! I'm currently taking on new one-on-one clients. I make it easy for your to make your best work. Find out how.