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Past Newsletters
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On neurodiversity with humans
March 19, 2024
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I know you're longing for ease
January 24, 2024
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Are you ready?
December 23, 2023
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Live Expert Panel
October 25, 023
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How do we find a sense of safety?
October 20, 2023
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Sensory Overload Volcano
October 16, 2023
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My favorite thing about dogs!
October 4, 2023
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![Image is a graph with red and green bars on white background. Navy words at top say "CBARQ scores for your dog"]()
Mandu's Transformation
September 1, 2023
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![Image has lavender background with white and forest green words, "Sensory Beings Series, part 2: Assessing & treating dog behavior through a neuroexpansive lens"]()
What's next for Sensory Beings?
August 25, 2023
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![Image shows a large black-and-white dog looking into camera in the foreground, with white human in the background. The two are walking on a paved park path in summer.]()
Gratitude for Muggins
July 28, 2023
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![Image shows a white human wearing blue cap with cross-shoulder treat pouch, walking next to black-and-white dog on sunlit park path in summer.]()
What does sensitivity really mean?
July 14, 2023
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![Image has lilac background with chocolate brown words "Sensory Beings Series" at top. An image of Sharon and Muggins rests in a circle to the left while workshop dates are on the right: August 15 and September 12, 2023.]()
We are sensory beings!
July 7, 2023
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![Sharon, a white human with wavy brown locks and cream top gazes at Muggins, a large black-and-white floppy-eared dog. The two hold their breath in a frozen moment.]()
What does a freeze feel like?
June 30, 2023
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![A custard background holds peach and lavender puppy spots and forest green words "Sensory Safety Planning" arc over a green line drawing of human and dog connecting in closed-eye breath.]()
My new workbook is here!
June 16, 2023
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![Image shows Sharon, a white human wearing a blue and red ball cap, smiling radiantly beneath an oak tree while next to Muggins, a large black-and-white dog.]()
Celebrating with Broccoli
June 3, 2023
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![Image shows a large black-and-white floppy-eared dog laying in a bed of green plants with a keen look on their face.]()
Muggins and the baby robin
May 29, 2023
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![Image has a coral background with merlot words at top: "what reactive dogs really need". Green words in center say, "June 5-9, 2023" and "a free virtual summit!". Left & right are Marilyn Mele and Sharon, two white humans smiling next to their dogs.]()
Your dog's reactive behavior is not your fault
May 19, 2023
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![Image shows a white human and large black-and-white dog sitting shoulder-to-shoulder and meeting eye-to-eye.]()
Save the dates - I'm in a summit!
May 5, 2023
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![Image shows a white human crouching with zealot face and stocking feet, while holding a teal ball overhead. A large black-and-white dog licks lips while poising to pounce.]()
I do not practice punishment.
April 26, 2023
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![Image has cream background with line drawing of human and dog connecting in closed-eye breath. Green and lavender clouds embrace the two as the words "Happy Dog Happy Human" border them. Diamonds, stars, and dots embellish the frame.]()
Celebration is nourishment
April 11, 2023
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![Image shows a human and dog engaged in joyful play in a brightly lit room. Bottom center shows words in green , "Everything But the Words, pre-recorded, $75"]()
What is neuroception?
March 13, 2023
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Co-Regulation Workbook
February 22, 2023
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![Image shows a human clad head-to-toe in winter gear and raising an arm overhead to wave hello. A large black-and-white dog sits in foreground with a snow-covered face.]()
What are the conditions of your "yes"?
February 2, 2023
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![Image shows a human kneeling behind a seated black-and-white dog, a pause during a bright autumn hike. The human raises their hand to shield the eyes and follows the dog's gaze.]()
New Year's Intentions, Written By Your Dog
January 3, 2023
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![Image shows a white human and black-and-white dog joyfully immersed in play.]()
A Solstice Reflection
December 21, 2022
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![Image shows a terra cotta dog paw print rest in the sun against the base of an old oak tree. A few blades of green grass and a brown autumn oak leaf are seen under the print.]()
A New Service to Hold Your Grief
November 29, 2022
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Canceling the Yes-No Class, and Introducing my podcast!
November 4, 2022
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![Image shows a white human and black-and-white dog sitting on white sheet and gazing into each other's eyes.]()
Date change for Yes-No Class!
October 20, 2022
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![A lavender border with three blocks in center, makes a square. Top block is green-mobilized, center lilac - social connected, bottom cocoa-immobilized. A spectrum between yes and no shows different behaviors depending on nervous system state.]()
New class! The Yes-No Spectrum
October 18, 2022
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![Image shows Sharon, smiling radiantly, while standing amidst 3 women. Two of the women are holding small dogs in their arms, a white and tan Jack Russell named Dex, and a white and grey terrier mix named Caspy. The dogs are wearing therapy dog vests.]()
Post-Workshop Reflections (plus memories of animal assisted activities, and a celebration of Caspy)
October 5, 2022
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![Image shows Sharon, seated on a white background with a black-and-white top and seaweed green leggings. Beside her is Muggins, a large black-and-white floppy-eared dog who captures the love of the camera.]()
Fun with Discount Codes (plus, I am on 2 podcasts!)
September 20, 2022
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![Image shows a human seated lazily on a dock at the edge of a forest-bound lake. A black-and-white dog approaches from the left with tail held high, intent on thanking the human for this special outing.]()
A Nonverbal Meeting in a Forest
September 12, 2022
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![Image shows Sharon, dressed in a black-and-white with seaweed leggings, seated on the floor locking eyes with, Muggins, a large black-and-white floppy-eared dog.]()
Everything But The Words
September 6, 2022
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![Image shows Muggins, a large black-and-white floppy-eared dog, laying on a beach sand yoga mat holding a chew in their front paws while they nibble the other end.]()
Some Experiences with Anxiety
August 19, 2022
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![image shows a human and a dog sitting side-by-side in a grassy field overlooking an Adirondack lake. The human rests their hand on the back of the dog and the pair look out over the water.]()
A Co-Regulation Story
July 26, 2022
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![Image shows a human seated on the floor with bare feet and a smile, handing a toy to an approaching black-and-white dog whose tail is raised in anticipation.]()
Free workshop! Intro to Co-Regulation
July 13, 2022
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![Image shows a human holding the end of a leash with both hands, feet are wide apart and bracing. The dog is pulling at the end of the leash.]()
How Muggins's behavior triggered my PTSD...
June 30, 2022
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![Image shows a lilac book cover with title in forest green "the co-regulation workbook: a skill building guide for feeling grounded, communicating effectively, and flourishing mutually with your dog".]()
The Co-Regulation "mini" Workbook is here!
June 16, 2022
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![Image shows a human and dog captured during a game of "get the toy".]()
What's in Your Toolbox?
April 20, 2022
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![Image shows a human seated on the floor sipping a warm mug of tea while a large black-and-white dog eats breakfast.]()
Dogs and Gratitude
March 23, 2022
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![Image shows a human seated cross-legged on a mat, head bowed in breath. A black-and-white dog chews peacefully while laying on an adjacent mat.]()
Co-Regulation Coaching is for you!
March 8, 2022
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![Sharon sits on the floor leaning backward and laughing while Muggins coyly approaches.]()
Introducing: Human Canine Collaborative
February 16, 2022
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![Sharon and Muggins sit on a yoga mat facing and gazing into each others' eyes.]()
Reciprocity & The Gift Economy
January 18, 2022
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![Sharon, donning fall hiking gear, and Muggins, donning a leash and harness, stand confidently atop a pile of rocks.]()
Warm Solstice Light
December 20, 2021
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![Sharon, wearing rain gear, and Muggins wearing a harness and leash, pause to connect atop a puddle-covered rock amidst an autumn-painted Adirondack river.]()
Two Testimonials
November 21, 2021
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![Sharon and Muggins sit at a kitchen table, gazing relaxedly out into the back yard.]()
A Birthday Celebration
September 6, 2021
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![Sharon, wearing navy jeans and boots, pauses to check in with Muggins, who sits ready at her side in a grass-filled field.]()
Reemergence
August 19, 2021
