Author Archives: Joy

Our First Outing

I’m a new mentor in the P.A.L.S program at the Phoenix Youth at Risk, and yesterday afternoon I picked up my new mentee Jasmin from her elementary school for our first outing.  It was an unusually and surprisingly cold and windy day in Phoenix, AZ., and I was in high spirits and very excited to be… Continue Reading

Women’s Spiritual Journey

I recently returned from a retreat at the Rex Ranch in Amado, Arizona, which was sponsored by the Turtle Island Project. For me this women’s healing journey held many new insights and awarenesses, as well as a taste of two traditional Native American Ceremonies; the Talking Stick Ceremony and two Sweat Lodge Ceremonies. The facilitators; Mona… Continue Reading

Dreaming Pots

I had the most wonderful morning this morning creating Dreaming Pots with the mentors and kids at the Phoenix Youth at Risk! Each and every Dreaming Pot was so unique and full of images and symbols depicting good dreams, aspirations, goals, and desires. The Dreaming Pot was created by Dr. Joyce Mills and is one… Continue Reading

StoryPlay® in Morocco

Next year, on May 13-24th, I will have the amazing opportunity to present a StoryPlay® workshop for the 2010 International Play Therapy World Congress, in Marrakech, Morocco. Click Here to read more about the World Congress and for details on presenting and attending. More to come in 2010! Love & Blessings, Joy Continue Reading

Pictures of Puebla & Oaxaca

Pictures speak louder than words sometimes and I’d much rather show you in this post, than tell you, about my recent trip to Mexico! What I can tell you though, was that it was magical and that I hope to return very soon to Mexico to explore more of that amazing country! Enjoy! Love and… Continue Reading