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Susan Russell Registered Clinical Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Victoria BC www.surussell.com

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Susan Russell Registered Clinical Counsellor Victoria BC

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Finding the Voice that Sings my Song
A Process Group for Women

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Recently I have been faced with another of “those” dilemmas.
 

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Recently I have been faced with another of “those” dilemmas. I refer to them as “those” with a little bit of irritation, a little curiosity and a little excitement too.

What I mean by “those” dilemmas are those situations where I have to make a decision. The dilemma isn’t around the actual decision at stake. It is about how I approach the decision.

I am aware that there are two options. I can see relevant events as ones which inform me that Yes; this is the path to take. But I can also see events as tests about whether I continue to travel that path, or take another path and hurdle the obstacles it presents with determination and resolve. How do I know which option to choose? Do I give in to what may be the inevitable or do I persist in trying to achieve an intended outcome?

It is always a lesson - a lesson around living in the moment, making sure that each small decision I make is just that- a small decision grounded in the present, and not a big decision imposed on the future.

“For every action we take, reality leaves messages about its wisdom or its folly.” [edited] from Broken Open by E. Lisser.

 
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Publications

  • Making Connections: The relationship between trauma and Alzheimer's disease. Master's Project University of Victoria 2002; PDF Version.
     
  • Cultural Considerations in Establishing Ethically Sound Relationships.© Online Publication University of Victoria 2001; PDF Version.

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"You Can't Go Back"

 

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"Rest Me in Moss Velvet Earth"

April 1996 42"x51" Cottons, machine  pieced, appliqued and quilted. The title of this quilt comes from a line of poetry by Lois Wickenhauser.

I wanted to capture the richness of colour and texture in nature. This quilt is dedicated to the memory of my friend and mentor Jean.

 

"You Can't Go Back"

November 2000. 44"x45" Retail cottons, hand painted cottons, machine pieced and quilted.

The centre panel of this quilt began as a form of painted journalling chronicalling my first days as a student returning to graduate school. It illustrates the personal shift in my work artistically as well as in my life's transition.

   

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