“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again.”
― Katherine May
Welcome to The In-Between
A reflective space between the outside world and the therapy room—perfect for transitions.
Soft Starts & Still Moments
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Journal Prompt
Where in my life right now—be it personal projects, relationships, or professional commitments—am I resisting the natural process of change or 'fallowness' that this season invites?
What pressures (internal or external) compel me to maintain the speed of "summer" or "harvest" when the season is calling for rest, consolidation, and internal work?
What emotional or mental energy is currently being spent on things that are no longer nourishing (the equivalent of dead leaves), and what would it look like to give myself permission to let those things go without guilt?
If I treated my emotional and physical resources like a seed waiting underground, what non-negotiable conditions (e.g., quiet time, firm boundaries) would I need to establish to cultivate my well-being safely?
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Drawing Prompt
Light in the Long Night: How do you find or create light during winter's darker, colder days? Draw a representation of your personal source of warmth, comfort, or hope. This could be an object, a feeling, a space, or an abstract burst of color.
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Somatic / Sensory Prompt
The Winter Stillness
Begin by noticing what the stillness of winter feels like, not just outside, but inside your body.
Sense the slowing down that the cold and the long nights require. Where does your body want to pull inward? Allow yourself to settle, much like snow settling softly on the ground.
Feel your feet grounded beneath you. Imagine the earth is asleep and consolidated below the frozen surface. Allow that sense of deep, contained strength to rise up through you.
The light is scarce now, and often filtered. Close your eyes for a moment and locate your own internal source of warmth and light.
Is it a steady flame in your chest, a warmth in your belly, or a quiet, persistent glow behind your eyes? Let your breath stoke this internal fire, keeping it safe and contained.
Notice where your body might be bracing against the cold or against external demands. Can you offer that place a slight softening?
Now ask yourself:
What would it feel like to release the pressure to produce and instead simply be, resting in the wisdom that growth happens even in the dark?
Into the Pause
Simple, grounding, and inviting you to return to this moment, one breath at a time.
This short practice is here to help you gently settle your thoughts, connect to your body, and arrive more fully into the present. No pressure. No fixing. Just a breath… and then another.
Press play when you're ready to begin.
Fernweh Wellness has been nominated for the second year in a row for the
2026 Canadian Choice Award for Mental Health Clinic!
We’re so excited and honoured to be nominated! This recognition fuels our commitment to continue providing high-quality, compassionate mental health services to communities across Canada.
A Note on Reviews and Nominations
As mental health professionals, we are ethically bound to never request reviews, testimonials, or nominations from clients. Maintaining the integrity, privacy, and trust of the therapeutic relationship is our top priority.
That said, if someone chooses to share their experience or recognize our work on their own, we are deeply honoured and grateful. These gestures are never expected — but always appreciated with care and humility.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.