After working as a therapist for 15 years in both private practice and hospital settings, I began to dream of creating additional ways for people to pursue healing and wellness in their everyday lives. I saw a tremendous unmet need in the mental health and emotional wellness space for accessible, professional, and high quality emotional/relational support outside of the typical talk therapy context.

My passion and creativity began to grow as I started to consider the kinds of “care packages” I would love to send to my own clients struggling with various pain points to support their continued learning and growth outside of therapy. I realized these kinds of packages, or kits, could benefit so many others, as well. 

The dreaming continued: these kits could cover a wide range of topics and issues that I regularly see my clients encounter-- highlighting the science-led work of various thought leaders and researchers in the field of mental health.  What if we could package up some of the most commonly referenced principles, nuggets of wisdom, and exercises from my practice (and others') and send them to you? What if these kits were fun to receive and provided people with tools and resources to pursue emotional and relational wellness in their day-to-day lives.

Neurobiological, behavioral, and pedagogical scientific research indicates that, for humans, change that sticks requires experiential learning. The ideation continued to build. What if these care-package kits not only included data-driven and science-based content, but were paired with meaningful objects that purposefully engage receivers in direct experiences, focused reflection, and tangible metaphors? I decided that these objects, for maximal meaningfulness and impact, should be hand-crafted by artists and makers who deeply resonated with the topics.  This also would differentiate The Pearl Project, providing one-of-a-kind art along with curated content in a single package. 

From this vision, The Pearl Project was born! 

The Pearl Project was founded and created for YOU, because the best things in life are found under the surface. The Pearl Project invites you to dive deep, on your own time. 

Now, find the coziest place in your home, open up your Pearl Project kit, and let's dive in.

 

With love, from my couch to yours.