Education and day/overnight camping have always been at the center of my life and work. For over 20 years, I’ve taught Hebrew and supported students preparing for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs — work that brings me so much joy. I’m also a mom to two amazing young adults, now 23 and 21, who’ve both faced mental health challenges from a young age.
My son began his journey with substances seven years ago and has been through various programs — including wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding school, transitional living, and sober living. I’m incredibly proud of the progress he’s made and the way he now supports others on similar paths.
Their experiences led me to begin my own recovery journey, and I’ve been steadily growing for the past five years.
My husband and I are celebrating 26 years of marriage, and our two mini goldendoodles complete our family. Since both of my kids live in Arizona, I now split my time between there and Connecticut.
Being part of OPLM since the beginning has been a gift. This community reminds me of the power of connection, and I’m grateful to walk alongside other parents with care and compassion.
Glimmers are the opposite of triggers-small events that can have a strong effect on our wellbeing. Glimmers help reduce our anxiety and help us start seeing things a little differently. —Term coined by Deb Dana, "The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy"
Join this unique yoga class designed for parents and family members. This yoga session welcomes all levels and is based in trauma-informed yoga postures and movements. Here is a list of what to bring to yoga for OPLM participants. Comfortable clothes- to move your body in, like stretchy pants and a supportive top. Whatever attire […]
Our Meditation Meetings are open to members of all experience levels and are an opportunity to take time to reflect, to breathe and simply to be. Each session ends with sharing time to help process the experience.
Grab a cup tea and join this space on Thursdays. Share what has help you heal and hear from other parents. Explore topics of transformation that are uplifting and restorative with your community.
Whether you have an adopted child or you were adopted - this is your place to share stories and experiences with caregivers like you.
General Meetings welcome all members to gather to share experiences and to find help and hope in community.
Join this unique yoga class designed for parents and family members. This yoga session welcomes all levels and is based in trauma-informed yoga postures and movements. Here is a list of what to bring to yoga for OPLM participants. Comfortable clothes- to move your body in, like stretchy pants and a supportive top. Whatever attire […]
This meeting is open to all who identify as women. Gather in this safe space to share your story and find help and hope in the company of other women on their own unique journeys of healing.
Grab a cup tea and join this space on Thursdays. Share what has help you heal and hear from other parents. Explore topics of transformation that are uplifting and restorative with your community.
General Meetings welcome all members to gather to share experiences and to find help and hope in community.
Join this unique yoga class designed for parents and family members. This yoga session welcomes all levels and is based in trauma-informed yoga postures and movements. Here is a list of what to bring to yoga for OPLM participants. Comfortable clothes- to move your body in, like stretchy pants and a supportive top. Whatever attire […]
This meeting is open to all who identify as women. Gather in this safe space to share your story and find help and hope in the company of other women on their own unique journeys of healing.
Grab a cup tea and join this space on Thursdays. Share what has help you heal and hear from other parents. Explore topics of transformation that are uplifting and restorative with your community.
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