We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dr. Kylie Sligar. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Kylie, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Nature has been bringing me an immense amount of joy lately. I am fortunate enough to live in Northern Colorado where I have very easy access to nature. I have always leaned on nature for self-care and recharging me energy. Lately, this has looked like hiking, bird-watching, paddle boarding, and catching as many summer sunsets as I can!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey there! I’m Dr. Kylie Sligar, a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about guiding others through trauma healing and helping them reconnect with their bodies. I’m trained in a range of trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, mindfulness, somatic work, psychedelic integration therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. I am also a Co-Owner of All In Bloom Therapy, a small private therapy practice focused on providing accessible, inclusive, trauma-informed care.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
As a psychologist, challenges in relationships is a common topic in my work. One of the main causes of rupture in relationships is either lack of communication or miscommunication. Many of us were not taught how to tolerate uncomfortable emotions and communicate honestly about how we are feeling. Most of us have a lot of room for growth when it comes to conflict resolution. When we learn the skills to sit with our emotions (rather than avoid them) and be direct in our communication we can side step conflict all together, or when that is not possible, at least work together to solve the problem and usually end up closer for it.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Its okay to take up space! I grew up in an environment where being “right,” was often the most important thing and emotions were misunderstood and avoided. I was often shut down or redirected when I took up space (either directly or indirectly). I think many people felt the same as a child. I have done a lot of work to become comfortable with my emotions, speak up, and take up space.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is that everyone deserves to feel safe in their body. This is a theme that comes up all the time in my work as a psychologist who works primarily with trauma. Trauma can impact our lives in so many ways, but it often makes us afraid of our bodies and the signals / emotions it is giving us. Everyone deserves to re-establish (or establish for the first time) the safety in connecting with their body.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I am taking good care of myself, respecting my own boundaries, and connected to myself, nature, and my loved ones.
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- Website: https://allinbloomtherapy.com
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