The Field

I’m beyond thrilled to share this brand-new video from last year’s Intimacy Summer Camp ❣️ This annual pilgrimage is now in its 8th year, and it’s one of the events I’ve poured the most time, energy, and heart into. Watching the community grow and deepen year after year has been nothing short of magical— and this year is no exception. Right now, I’m confirming an incredible lineup of facilitators, DJs, and musicians who will help co-create something unforgettable. I can feel the magic already building. ✨ We’re already 1/3 sold out, and with the next price increase just 5 days away (on February 15th), now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in this rare, two-week adventure. It's gonna be soooo good! 💫 Yes, David Cates will be joining us again <3

Tomorrow, the first-ever Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified begins. 💜 For the past 10 days, I’ve been unraveling what it truly means to facilitate from a Culture of Care— not just as a concept, but as a way of leading, living, and holding space. Catherine Hale and I have talked about why we put the body first, how self-care must be regenerative, and why trauma-awareness isn’t just knowledge— it’s an embodied skill. We’ve explored the power of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and what it really means to co-create instead of control. And today, we land in the heart of it all: 💜 Compassion & Infinite Kindness 💜 This is the essence of a Culture of Care. The thread that runs through every principle. The foundation of how we show up— not just as facilitators, but as humans. Compassion is what allows us to meet people where they are, not where we expect them to be. It’s what makes us pause before reacting, lean in when someone is struggling, and offer space instead of solutions. Infinite kindness isn’t about perfection— it’s about grace. It’s about knowing we will make mistakes, we will have blind spots, we will misstep— and choosing to repair, to learn, to return to care, again and again. As a Field Facilitator, when you hold a space where people feel truly seen, held, and honored, transformation happens effortlessly. Safety isn’t just something we create— it’s something we become. This isn’t about being a “nice” facilitator. It’s about being a real one. Someone who can hold the hard stuff with care. Who can create space for the full human experience—rage, grief, tenderness, joy. Compassion and infinite kindness don’t mean bypassing or avoiding discomfort. They mean creating a space strong enough to hold it. And this is what we are here to teach. This is what we are here to embody. 💜 Tomorrow, we begin. 💜 If you feel the pull to be part of this, to step into fac

We are just 2 days away from the launch of the first-ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Over the past week, I have been diving deep into what it truly means to facilitate from a Culture of Care. This isn’t about the “what” we do as facilitators—it’s about “how” we do it. From regulation to integrity, collaboration to emergence, Catherine Hale and I have been exploring the core principles that allow us to create safer, deeper, and more transformative spaces. Each principle is an essential thread, weaving together the kind of facilitation that doesn’t just teach information— it transforms lives. Today, we arrive at Principle 9: 💜 Culture of Care as a Way of Being 💜 A Culture of Care isn’t something you “do”— it’s something you must also embody. It’s not a checklist, a method, or a set of steps. It’s a way of moving through the world, of holding space in a way that is felt rather than just taught. It’s the difference between facilitating from the head and facilitating from the body, the heart, and the field. When you truly embody a Culture of Care, it’s present in every interaction, every boundary you set, every moment of presence you bring to a group. It’s how you listen. It’s how you track your nervous system while holding space for others. It’s how you show up— not just when it’s easy, but when the room feels uncertain, activated, or deeply vulnerable. Field Facilitators who embody care create spaces where participants feel safe enough to bring their whole selves. When you hold this way of being, you don’t just “run” a workshop—you support a container where transformation happens naturally, organically. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about a deep commitment to living the work— not just teaching it. If you’re ready to move beyond learning about facilitation and step into embodying it in a way that transforms both you and the spaces yo

We are just 3 days away from the launch of the first-ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Every day, I’ve been sharing insights into the 10 Principles for Embodying a Culture of Care—a foundational approach to facilitation created by Catherine Hale that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. This work is rooted in trauma-informed principles and practices, helping facilitators create spaces where individuals and groups can thrive— together. Today, I’m excited to share Principle 8: 💜 Collaboration in Community 💜 Field Facilitation isn’t a solo act. The power of “The Field” isn’t just in the facilitator— it’s in the collective network of relationships. A Culture of Care is built on the understanding that we grow, heal, and transform in relationship with one another. Collaboration in community means creating spaces where every voice matters. It’s about moving from hierarchy to shared leadership, from control to co-creation. It means leaning into the wisdom of the group instead of assuming you must carry it all alone. In Field Facilitation, this principle reminds us that we’re not meant to be the guru or the all-knowing leader. Instead, we hold space for the collective intelligence to emerge. We listen. We attune. We allow the group to shape its own evolution. As Field Facilitators, when we truly collaborate— with our participants, our co-facilitators, and even with the field itself— we create stronger, more resilient containers. We move beyond ego and into a space of genuine connection, where each person feels a sense of ownership and belonging. Collaboration is not just something we practice inside our facilitation spaces— it’s also how we sustain ourselves as facilitators. When we work in community, we prevent burnout. We resource one another. We weave networks of support that allow us to continue doing this work for the long run. If you’re ready to explore wha

We are 4 short days away from the launch of the first-ever Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Every day, I’ve been sharing insights into the 10 Principles for Embodying a Culture of Care—a foundational approach to space holding created by Catherine Hale that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. This work is rooted in trauma-informed principles and practices, helping facilitators create spaces where individuals and groups can thrive— together. Today, I’m honored to share Principle 7: 💜 Telling the Truth 💜 Telling the truth is one of the most powerful— and as you might imagine, sometimes also the most challenging— principles of creating a Culture of Care. It’s about being honest with yourself, with the groups you hold, and with the spaces you co-create and collaborate on. Truth-telling is about communicating with integrity, clarity, and compassion, especially when the truth feels uncomfortable. It also inherently requires courage— to name what’s real, to address ruptures, and to meet conflict with grace rather than avoidance or deflection. In Field Facilitation, truth-telling is a practice that sets the tone for authenticity. It creates a space where participants feel safe to bring their whole selves— their struggles, their joys, their messiness, and their vulnerable truth. As a facilitator, your willingness to tell the truth models vulnerability and invites deeper connection. When you embody honesty with humility and care, you help build trust in the group and strengthen the container you’re holding. Telling the truth can very sweetly and simply mean you’re willing to name what’s present, admit when you’re uncertain, and lean into the process with curiosity and openness. If you want to explore how truth-telling can elevate your facilitation and transform your group spaces, join us for The Field + Culture of Care 6-month online training, starting February 1st! See the lin

We are now just 5 days away from the launch of the first-ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Each day, I’ve been sharing more about the 10 Principles for Embodying a Culture of Care. Culture of Care, created by Catherine Hale, is a foundational approach to facilitation that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. It’s rooted in embodying trauma-informed principles and practices, creating spaces where individuals and groups can thrive—together. Today, I’m excited to share Principle 6: 💜 Culture of Care as an Emergent Process 💜 The Field is a living, breathing organism. Just like the groups we hold, it evolves moment by moment, responding to what is alive and needed in the present to tend this growing garden 🌷 In the same way, Culture of Care isn’t rigid or prescriptive. It’s a dynamic process that adapts to the unique needs of the group and the moment. This requires trust— trust in the group’s innate wisdom, trust in the facilitator’s ability to hold the container, and trust in the process of emergence itself. Field Facilitation is deeply rooted in this principle of emergence. A skilled facilitator learns to listen deeply, letting go of control and co-creating with the group. It is super important to understand that group emergence isn’t about abandoning structure; it’s about finding the balance between structure and flow. When facilitators have the skill and capacity to embrace emergence, they allow something extraordinary to happen— an experience that isn’t pre-planned but is born out of the authentic impulses of the group. This is where a particular flavor of transformation happens— that I just so happen to love. Being able to facilitate emergence is an advance level skill. It requires presence, attunement, and adaptability. It means being able to sense what’s unfolding, respond skillfully, and create containers where the group feels safe to follow their im

We are just 6 days away from the launch of the first-ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Each day, I’ve been sharing more about the 10 Principles for Embodying a Culture of Care. Culture of Care, created by Catherine Hale, is a foundational approach to facilitation that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. It’s rooted in embodying trauma-informed principles and practices, creating spaces where individuals and groups can thrive— together. Today, I’m excited to share Principle 5:💜 Facilitation in Service to Systems of Care 💜 Field Facilitation is so much more than guiding groups and individuals— it’s about contributing to the greater whole. Most facilitators find out pretty quick into their career that there is way more potential here than leading simple 3 hour workshops for connection. Transformational group spaces extend beyond the boundaries of fun and pleasure; they touch the heart of systemic transformation. When we embrace a Culture of Care, we recognize that the work we do in groups creates ripples far beyond the immediate space. It impacts communities, organizations, families, and even society at large. Facilitation in service to systems of care means holding a bigger vision. This vision acknowledges how your work fits into larger systems and aims for transformation that extends beyond the group, influencing participants daily lives. This principle is especially important in today’s world, where connection, safety, and systemic healing are deeply needed. When you not only hold this larger awareness but actively participate in it with real and intentional actions, you create containers that support long-term impact. You help groups access their collective wisdom and resilience, and you become a catalyst for healing and growth that benefits entire systems. This training offers a unique opportunity to integrate this principle into your practice while gaining a full certi

We are 7 days from the launch of the first ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 Every day I have been sharing more about he 10 principles to embodying a Culture of Care. Culture of Care is a foundational approach to facilitation that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. It is rooted in embodying trauma-informed principles and practices, cultivating spaces where individuals and groups can thrive— Together. Today I am going to give you an introduction to Principle 4: 💜 Embodied Ethics & Integrity 💜 Field Facilitation isn’t something you do, it’s something you are. Ethics and integrity are the same, they are not just ideas or abstract concepts, they are lived experiences. Facilitators embody a Culture of Care by living from their values, aligning their actions with their intentions, and navigate complexity with honesty and respect. Your embodied integrity shapes the group’s trust— in you and in the container you hold. It’s not only about how you lead; It’s how you show up with authenticity, repair ruptures with humility, and model the value you teach that is the make it or break it for next level group facilitation. This training is a unique way to dive into the foundational principles of Field Facilitation while gaining a full understanding of what it means to be a trauma-informed group facilitator and space holder. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend joining myself and Catherine Hale for The Field + Culture of Care 6-month online training, starting February 1st! See the link below for more info and to apply.

We are 8 days away from the launch of the first-ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 This training is a unique way to dive into the foundational principles of Field Facilitation while receiving a full training (and certification) in what it means to be a trauma-informed group facilitator and space holder. I’ve partnered with Catherine Hale, creator of the brilliant Culture of Care body of work, to land and expand this essential approach for group facilitation in today’s increasingly challenged world. Culture of Care prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection, rooting facilitation in trauma-informed principles and practices. It creates environments where individuals and groups can thrive—together. There are 10 Principles for embodying a Culture of Care. Yesterday, I shared about Principle 2: Regenerative Self-Care. Today, I want to introduce Principle 3: 💜 Embodied Trauma Awareness and Skills 💜 The creation and holding of a Culture of Care requires a multi-dimensional understanding of trauma—not just intellectually, but in the body. Embodied trauma awareness means recognizing triggers and activations within yourself and others and responding with skill, compassion, and regulation. In the realms of personal development, relational connection, and transformation, facilitators will inevitably encounter trauma responses. When you ground yourself in embodied awareness, nervous system intelligence, and effective regulation practices, you not only support participants in navigating challenging moments but you also have the *opportunity* to elevate the container’s integrity and open pathways for deeper connection, compassion, and understanding in the group. This skill set is essential for creating transformative and trauma-informed spaces!! If you want to learn more, join us for The Field + Culture of Care 6-month online training starting February 1st! See the link below for more info or to appl

We are 9 days from the launch of the first ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 This training is unique way to get introduced to the foundational principles of Field Facilitation AND get a full training (and certification) in what it means to be a trauma-informed group facilitator and space holder. I have partnered with Catherine Hale who created a brilliant body of work called, “Culture of Care” to support the landing and expansion of this essential ingredient for group facilitation in today’s increasingly challenged world. “Culture of Care” emphasizes somatic awareness, ethical integrity, and collaboration, creating spaces where facilitators and participants can navigate challenges with trust, kindness, and authenticity. There are 10 Principles to creating a “Culture of Care.” Yesterday, I shared about Principle 1: BODY FIRST. Today I am going to give you an introduction to Principle 2: 💜 REGENERATIVE SELF CARE 💜 In a Culture of Care we prioritize practices that nourish our nervous systems and allow us to sustain, replenish and strengthen our well-being over time, creating a foundation for lasting vitality. So it’s going beyond survival mode and into thriving and resilience, both physically and emotionally. Because group facilitations hold, move and meet so much energy for others, regenerative self-care has to be a priority. Holding space for individuals and groups requires a high level of presence, energy and emotional capacity. Without adequate care and intentionality facilitators risk burnout, dysregulation, and losing their ability to create safe and transformative spaces. Having the skill and capacity to incorporate regenerative self-care into your professional tool-kit ensures you will be resourced enough to stay grounded in the face of group challenges, respond with clarity and compassion in complex dynamics, and sustain your impact and leadership in the long run.

We are 10 days from the launch of the first ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 This training is both a special, unique way to get introduced to the foundational principles of Field Facilitation AND get a full training (and certification) in what it means to be a trauma-informed group facilitator and space holder. I have partnered with Catherine Hale who created a brilliant body of work called, “Culture of Care” to support the landing and expansion of this essential ingredient for group facilitation in today’s increasingly challenged world. Culture of Care is a foundational approach to facilitation that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. It is rooted in embodying trauma-informed principles and practices, cultivating environments where individuals and groups can thrive. Together. There are 10 Principles to creating a “Culture of Care.” Today I am going to give you an introduction to Principle 1: 💜 BODY FIRST 💜 In a Culture of Care -and in groups- we always begin with the body. By grounding in our own somatic awareness, we become more attuned to what’s *really* happening within us and around us. Prioritizing the body allows facilitators to show up with presence, coherence, and with the capacity to create safety for others (because they are safe!) Body first is an essential principle in Field Facilitation because Facilitators act as the anchors for group dynamics. When we put “Body First,” we cultivate a foundation of regulation and attunement that ripples out to the entire field. Your body’s presence literally shapes the group’s energy. Do you want to learn more about putting the body first in your group facilitation, space holding and in your life? Then I can highly recommend you join us for this 6-month online training starting February 1st! See the link below for more info and to apply. www. The-Field .com /online #groupfacilitation #onlinetraining #the

We are 10 days from the launch of the first ever The Field Facilitator Training ໑ ONLINE ໑ Trauma-Informed & Certified 💜 This training is both a special, unique way to get introduced to the foundational principles of Field Facilitation AND get a full training (and certification) in what it means to be a trauma-informed group facilitator and space holder. I have partnered with Catherine Hale who created a brilliant body of work called, “Culture of Care” to support the landing and expansion of this essential ingredient for group facilitation in today’s increasingly challenged world. Culture of Care is a foundational approach to facilitation that prioritizes safety, compassion, and connection. It is rooted in embodying trauma-informed principles and practices, cultivating environments where individuals and groups can thrive. Together. There are 10 Principles to creating a “Culture of Care.” Today I am going to give you an introduction to Principle 1: 💜 BODY FIRST 💜 In a Culture of Care -and in groups- we always begin with the body. By grounding in our own somatic awareness, we become more attuned to what’s *really* happening within us and around us. Prioritizing the body allows facilitators to show up with presence, coherence, and with the capacity to create safety for others (because they are safe!) Body first is an essential principle in Field Facilitation because Facilitators act as the anchors for group dynamics. When we put "Body First," we cultivate a foundation of regulation and attunement that ripples out to the entire field. Your body’s presence literally shapes the group’s energy. Do you want to learn more about putting the body first in your group facilitation, space holding and in your life? Then I can highly recommend you join us for this 6-month online training starting February 1st! See the link below for more info and to apply.