Notes from the Collective.
Featuring first-person writing from Nora L. Hollenkamp, MSW, LICSW, on care, practice, and the spaces in between.
Meet Nora and review her credentials →Finding Reflection in the Season
Cancer season invites us to slow down, turn inward, and remember that growth isn't always about doing more—it can also come from creating space to feel, rest, and reconnect with ourselves.
The Human Behind the Therapist
Therapists help others navigate life's challenges, but who supports the therapist? This article explores the human side of therapy, the importance of connection, and the role that therapists' own support systems play in helping them show up for their clients.
Finding a Therapist in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Nora Hollenkamp on why finding a therapist in the Twin Cities can feel difficult, plus current paths to browse care or ask Healing Tides for help.
Why am I so anxious when they don't text back?
Neuroception and Somatic Resources
Nora Hollenkamp presents neuroception and somatic resources as educational concepts—not as diagnoses or guaranteed outcomes.
Polyvagal Theory: Understanding Three Nervous System States
A plain-language look at three nervous-system states through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, with context on where the framework is scientifically debated.
When Your Mind Feels Safe but Your Body Doesn't: A Somatic Perspective
Nora Hollenkamp's first-person introduction to body awareness, nervous-system language, and the mind-body connection in somatic practice.