MONARDA THRASHER (They/Them)
CCS Service Arrays: ISDE & Peer Support
Certified Parent Peer Specialist
I am a parent, a community organizer and a medicine-grower and medicine-maker. For the last 15 years I have combined working with plants with my recovery. As a survivor of childhood and adult trauma, I have worked to understand trauma and it’s impact on my life. Spirituality is important to me and I have studied many healing and spiritual modalities and lineages. I am interested in somatic healing, healing healing with art, as well as healing in community. I am passionate about supporting others in relating with their purpose, finding meaning and using their gifts in the world. In my various forms of care-giving I have learned about the importance of consent and boundaries and have this as a central focus to my peer work.
Personal Interests When I’m not working, I spend most of my time growing food and medicine and with my children. Other interests include: singing, laughing, playing board games and lawn games, jumping in the Lake in any season, contemplative spirituality, reading historical fiction and fantasy novels as audio-books
Lived Experience
Neuro-diversity
Learning disorder
Physical disability
Spiritual neglect
Social isolation
Depression
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Parenting Neuro-diverse kids
Addiction
Suicidal ideation
Self harm- emotional, physical and sexual
Phone: 715-659-0957
email: monardathrasher@rockyhillco.com
Peer Support Tools and Skills
Art, traditional craft and creative expression
Movement and dance
Embodiment and somatic practice
Mindfulness and awareness
Breath work
Relationships, intimacy and sexuality
Community-building
Care team building, education and coordination
Crisis planning
Spiritual practices from various lineages
Connection with the natural world
Ancestral healing
Grief, anger and shadow work
Gender expression
Consent and boundaries
Song and vocalization
Holistic health
Nutrition and fitness
My Healing Philosophy
Healing can happen in any moment that we choose ourselves. Healing happens when we set boundaries, when we practice consent, when we acknowledge our power and learn to use it. Healing, like life, is full of turns and detours and is imperfect, yet however you are healing now, is the perfect spot for you to be in this moment. It may be painful, there may be suffering, and these states are temporary and offer openings for connection and growth and healing. I offer to support you in understanding your position and where to go from here.