Welcome.

My desire is to support people in getting to know themselves—and the children in their lives—with more understanding and compassion, so they can navigate life with greater ease.

My writing, workshops, and practical resources, are created to support people in building emotional agility, rediscovering joy, and cultivating a sense of felt safety.  Everything I do comes from a place of being grounded, practical, and deeply compassionate.


I bring my full, multifaceted self to all that I do, because I believe we bloom and thrive most fully when we embrace our wholeness. I am a compassionate seeker and creator, drawn to the complexity and beauty of being human.


Come explore and discover what resonates.
I am thrilled that you found your way here, and I am excited to explore, discover and grow with you!

xo, Heidi

Questions?

Please reach out by email if I can support you in any way, or with any questions!!  I would love to hear from you!
You can also find me here:
WEBSITE - https://bloomingabilities.com

SUBSTACK (A Year of Noticing... and more) - https://bloomingabilities.substack.com 

INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/bloomingabilities.ot/ 


NOTE:  Over the next few months, I will be adding hundreds of new resources that I've created over the past 20 years... check back often!

If you are looking for something specific reach out and we can create something together.  I also offer Zoom and in-person workshops for daycares, school teams, parents - what are you looking for?
Webinars and Courses (MORE COMING SOON!)
Blooming Abilities - Infants & Toddlers
Explore & discover more about 
sensory processing differences, moving through emotions, and understanding behaviours of infants & toddlers... AND practical strategies!! 
Supporting Smoother Transitions
Understand what may be happening beneath the behaviour of difficult transitions — including nervous system overwhelm, sensory processing, executive functioning demands and emotional load.. AND strategies for smoother transitions!
*FREE* Workshop
I'm passionate about understanding our emotions and finding ways to ride the waves of big emotions.  In this workshop I teach about the framework I've developed and used with clients for over 5 years, to move through emotions with more ease!
Are you ready?  Let's dive in! 

Printing (MORE Writing, Cursive, Motor Skills coming soon!)
Let's Make Printing Easier
Engaging videos, handouts and activities to support printing success with activities that are fun, evidence-based and easy to follow!  Created for Gr. 1 - full class, or small groups in elementary school, or at home with an adult guide on the side.
*FREE* Printing Webinar
Get instant access to this 30 minute webinar to simplify teaching printing and help make printing easier for the kids we are supporting!
Handouts & Resources (MORE COMING SOON)
Breathing Tools
Our breath is one of our super powers to calm and regulate.  Explore some ideas to engage the child(ren) in your life to have fun while breathing in more flow (and a FREE 20-page e-book)!
Body Breaks
Videos and 30 page handouts which can be posted for home or classroom use with each body break - for both energizing AND calming!

COMING SOON...
2SLGBTQIA+ resources & booklists (MORE coming soon!)
Gender Inclusivity in Sport
Creating Safer Spaces for Non-Binary Athletes: A Guide to support anyone involved in sport to become part of creating safer spaces.