How I Work
I am always seeking ways to address community needs
while also making a sustainable living.
I seek to provide low cost options. Here are some ways you can connect with my work:
• join FB Live talks, or view past talks on the Earthbody FB page,
• explore my monthly and seasonal events which all have tiered fee structures.
• peruse the blog on this website as a resource for information and education.
*Check out the local currency offerings available for events and classes.
Sliding Scale/Accessibility
One of my values here at Earthbody Psychotherapy is to provide a diverse amount of options for people with different fiscal resources.
Where you fit on the sliding scale...
I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs.
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit the attainment of basic needs.
I own my home or property OR rent a higher-end property.
I own or lease a car.
I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs.
I have regular access to health care.
I have access to financial savings.
I have an expendable** income.
I can always buy new items.
I can afford an annual vacation or take time off.
I am financially priviledged.
I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them.
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs.
I own or lease a car.
I am employed.
I have access to financial savings.
I have some expendable income.
I am able to buy new items & I thrift others.
I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden.
I am financially fine.
I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don't always achieve them.
I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs.
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing.
I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas.
I am unemployed or underemployed.
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps and health care.
I have no access to savings.
I have no or very limited expendable income.
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them.
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden.
I am financially struggling.
Use this as a guideline when choosing which end of the sliding scale to place yourself on when booking or registering for my events.
*BASIC NEEDS include food, housing and transportation.
**EXPENDABLE INCOME might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books and similar items each month, etc.
Written by Alexis J. Cunningfolk @ www.wortsandcunning.com
Please note the difference between sacrifice and hardship. If paying for a class, event or service would be difficult, but not detrimental, it qualifies as a sacrifice. You might have to cut back on other spending in your life (such as going out to dinner, buying coffee, or a new outfit), but this will not have a long-term harmful impact on your life. It is a sacred sacrifice in order to pursue something you are called to do. If, however, paying for a class, event, or service would lead to a harmful impact on your life (such as not being able to put food on the table, pay rent, or pay for your transportation to get to work) then you are dealing with hardship. Folks coming from a space of hardship typically qualify for the lower end of the sliding scale. Please consider your fiscal landscape when discussing sliding scale options.
***Limited sliding scale availability applies.
Join my community!
News of all these offerings and more will be available on the Earthbody Fireside newsletter.
Join my community!
News of all these offerings and more will be available on the Earthbody Fireside newsletter.
Opportunities
I have a very special, community resourced offering for an Indigenous Tribal member to work with me and obtain my services in a good way.
Members of the Wiyot, Yurok, Hoopa, Karuk, Tolowa peoples: please inquire directly at Kris@EarthbodyPsychotherapy.com