Hello! From this Colorado spirit who grew roots in Georgia! My husband, Brad, and I returned to the Sand Wash Basin this summer. What a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences it was for me. I’m still whirling around in it! Come along with me as I continue to process this heart healing adventure. Sand Wash Basin, CO - home to...[ read more ]

Hello! ​If you’re reading this blog, you want to know why you should trust me with your marriage or intimate relationship. I applaud and welcome your curiosity! It shows you’re motivated. So let’s kick back, grab a moment of stillness together and let me tell you a little more about what I do and why I’m so passionate about it....[ read more ]

Wild Mustang Encounters Sand Wash Basin, CO June 2021 Mary Ellen Connett PRELUDE: I wrote this blog right after visiting the wild mustangs in the Sand Wash Basin. I have not edited it as I wanted it to reflect my true experiences at the time. Since coming home from the trip, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) initially supported getting...[ read more ]

We invest in homes, cars, boats, stocks, technology, education, training, couples therapy… Wait, what? Couples Therapy? How does that fit into this list? Because…Couples Therapy is THE BEST Investment Yes, we’re a society that invests a lot of time, money and resources in all kinds of material things, from homes, cars, boats, real estate, retirement planning, and technology. We also...[ read more ]

Accompanying slideshow at https://youtu.be/cbSm8OJ7KYA The Back Story Even the name was alluring. Wild Mustangs of the Sand Wash Basin! I first heard about them in 2016 through my Facebook friend, Karen AuBuchon Johnson, a professional wildlife photographer and journalist from Peyton, CO. She started sharing about her trips to the remote wilderness in Northwest, CO. Her photography captured the wild...[ read more ]

To the West GA community and, really, all GA residents now. To current clients and new clients. I first want to emphasize that I have been offering online therapy sessions for over 3 years now andam keeping my services available to you online. I am well equipped to help you maintain your balance, health and wellbeing during this difficult time....[ read more ]

On Children and Violence: What Parents Need to Consider As We Teach By Example In the 60’s, when I walked to elementary school each morning, holding the hands of my siblings, my greatest anxiety was whether the teacher would call on me that day. Or whether the boy I liked would talk to me. If I was mad at a...[ read more ]

Curious about how a Marriage and Family Therapist moved from a comfortable office setting to the outdoors? And why she accepted the challenge of partnering with 1200 lb. fleet-footed, powerful horses? Come along on the journey as I share my story. But, hold onto your saddle. It’s a wild ride!   Conception of the Dream It started 17 years ago. Flashback...[ read more ]

Do you long for this? A Passionate Creative Spirit Assertiveness and receptivity Free expression Compassion and gentleness Strength and power Feeling fully alive Having your “Flame” mark your essence in the world Excitement in living Living Out Loud Relating with Harmony, Unity and Mutual Respect Having a spark in your eyes, love in your heart, and depth in your soul!...[ read more ]

Stop the Energy Drain Nourish and Free Your Soul Heal Your Relationships March 17, 2018 ~ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ~ Ridgeway Place Yes, you CAN heal your relationships from negativity and pain. You CAN free yourself from the emotional and physical drain of taking on other's energy as if it were your own and feeling responsible to fix...[ read more ]