Does this seem like something ripped from the pages of a sci-fi novel?

Well, if you're an immigrant in the USA, you're likely to receive one of two labels - Resident Alien or Non-resident Alien, and these can stick with you for decades until your passport changes.

Though this term may technically be correct for tax purposes, it starts a cascade of questions about identity.

I work with high-achieving immigrants, and in my theracoaching model, we delve into this notion of "identity" and "home".

Many of you reading this might share my lived experience - the idea that I have multiple places I call "Home". These homes are physical entities - buildings, rented or owned spaces, but they're also emotional states - places, communities, and neighbourhoods where a piece of my heart and sense of belonging still reside.

The concept of having multiple homes and an amalgamation of identities brings a unique richness, but it's not a linear process. We grapple with the question "Who am I?" at various stages of this re-rooted experience.

At its core, the re-rooted experience involves finding belonging and simultaneously facing its parallel - othering. Whether you're a resident or non-resident, do you, as an "alien", feel like you possess superpowers in some aspects of your life, yet also find yourself feeling "alienated" or needing to alienate parts of yourself to achieve a sense of belonging?

Finding and maintaining spaces where we belong can mean different things at different stages of life. It is also a function of the nervous system or, in other words, an early attachment story. You see, to feel safe in the world and to belong, we need two things - attachment and authenticity. Can I connect to you/them while remaining true to myself?

What do I mean by this? Have you ever felt lonely even though you're in a room full of people you know well? Conversely, have you ever been in a room full of strangers but felt a certain level of connection with them?

Underlying this is how our nervous systems "neurocept" safety. When we feel safe, we're open to connection; when we don't, we gear up for protection.

Many of my clients seek nervous system work after years of therapy, meditation, and other spiritual practices because the nervous system is the common denominator.

We're all bound by the ways our biology works, and when we become active participants in this process, we can achieve health, well-being, and restoration.

Intrigued? Book a call with me and let's talk:

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