Watch Maddie’s Presentation Here

This presentation, done while I was a clinician at Moving Parts Psychotherapy, offered a concise introduction to the concept of household explosiveness, including definitions, psychological impacts, and the various ways it can manifest. The presentation will also explore how individuals can begin to understand their experiences and take meaningful steps towards healing.

I was introduced to the Nap ministry, and consequently Hersey’s work, by a colleague of mine. I felt that I was resting “right”. That I should be getting 8 hours of sleep, waking up in the morning, doing my work, and repeating the cycle. When in reality, I was giving into another hidden (in retrospect not really hidden) form of capitalism, that was using me as a tool to aid white supremacist ideals weaved into society, and even myself. 

“Senate Bill 14, the ban on gender affirming care for minors, is being heard for what feels like the 100th time, and the energy in the room is tense. Within the next 30 minutes, the gallery will be cleared, a protest will break out, DPS will tackle an advocate to the floor, and everyone will be pushed out of the capitol.”