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Oodles of One
The concept of Oodles of One was developed as a therapeutic tool to describe the concept of parts to my clients that is creative, playful and understanding. One represents Self-Energy, our Spirit, our Soul—the essence of who we are. I imagine One to be compassionate, curious, and calm. Adding clarity to Oodles requires patience because Oodles can be quite busy and energetic. I see One as having a playful nature that can relate to and support the Oodles. Oodles represent the different parts of who we are. The complexity and variety of aspects that define each of us. Oodles are more than emotion—they can represent skills, beliefs, roles and possibly a younger part of themselves that had to endure difficult and challenging situations. Oodles are so complex—sometimes they can complement each other but other times they can contradict each other. Causing great confusion and distress. My hope for the Oodles of One is to provide a framework to allow for self-exploration and understanding the complexity of life.
About Us
Valerie Damsma
Author
Valerie Damsma, MSW RSW, is a psychotherapist and social worker. Valerie specializes in working with individuals that have been impacted by distressing and painful events. She has had to privilege of dedicating over 20 years to the learning and practice of how best to provide healing and support. Valerie began her career working with early childhood and then expanded to all the wonderful stages of life, growth and development— discovering how healing is connected to creativity, connection and play.Valerie is a certified EMDR Clinician and Consultant. She weaves other therapeutic approaches into her practice to create beneficial healing paths for each of her clients.
Nishshanka Weerasinghe
Artist
Nishshanka Weerasinghe is a freelance digital artist. He specializes in crafting expressive characters, immersive environments, and narrative-rich visuals for creative industries including publishing, and games. His work blends technical skill with a strong narrative voice, making him a versatile asset to any visual project.
