Gurpreet Sahan BOARD VOLUNTEER

gsahan@callutheran.edu

I was born, raised, and spent the beginning of my counseling career in Ventura County. Growing up, I loved being outdoors and engaging as much of my physical being as I could. I founded a love for people and our environment from my upbringing which I will always cherish.  In 2017, I left VC and moved to the Central Coast and have never looked back. Since moving here, I’ve found myself so connected to the community and am so excited to continue my personal and professional growth here. Currently, I work for Balance Treatment Center as a Therapist and Supervisor conducting intensive outpatient therapy. In addition, I continue to teach for Pepperdine University and California Lutheran University in their respective Counseling Psychology programs. In my free time, I love playing sports, doing martial arts, hiking, climbing, camping… basically anything outdoors and is active.

EDDIE PALMER BOARD VOLUNTEER
eddieplmft@gmail.com  
https://eddiepalmerlmft.com/

“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” G.K. Chesterton

And so it can be with all of us, if we can find our path. And that is how I approach therapy, and that is how I approach life. Self-compassion—-self-kindness—-leads; first to embracing one’s self, and then embracing all that life has to offer.

I embrace life by enjoying the company of my compañera de viaje, my partner on the journey, as we cook, hike, garden, play with our 6-year-old Zen Master granddaughter, sit in front of the fireplace with a cup of coffee, or ponder the big issues of the day, like whether we should eat 70% Chocolate, or 72%.

Karen Rogers BOARD VOLUNTEER

animagyk@yahoo.com

I've spent the past several months streamlining my life materially, emotionally and spiritually: letting go of what's no longer serving my life.  I've recently taken over 50 hours of advanced Reiki training in order to be able to teach Reiki online.  My summer garden took a lot of time and water and the tomatoes refuse to admit defeat this fall.  We've constructing a labyrinth in the back yard.  We have done a bit of safe traveling to places and people who share our belief that wearing masks is good for ourselves, our neighbors and our community.