I grew up in Australia where I remember the Christmas and New Year holiday season as a delightful time with warmth and laughter; playing along the beach with cousins for the six-week holiday break, everyone arrived back home refreshed. And of course, there were fewer holidays those days- no Halloween and no Thanksgiving. And [...]
I had been hearing of Brainspotting technique from some colleagues who feel it is very effective for their clients, even though it is a relatively new technique. One said “it's kind of mystical” and there is not a lot of research yet. In 2003, David Grand Ph.D. developed a synthesis of Somatic Sensing and [...]
Recently a colleague introduced me to a very valuable book, “Suicide; the Forever Decision” by Paul Quinnette PhD. In his forthright way, he addresses the reader very directly about the choices folks make (including the ones reading his book) and the Pros and Cons of taking one’s life. Since I have seen the number of [...]
These days I often find myself discussing with clients, how the current political or media ‘spins’ are affecting them emotionally. Coincidentally, the newest edition of “Psychology Today” has an excellent article about “Emotional Contagion” and how we influence each other as social beings. Since much of our anxiety and depression stems neurologically from our Sympathetic [...]
Since it has been such a rainy and cool Spring in Colorado, I was curious whether others felt their emotions and general mood was being affected. We usually have many days of sun for relief, even in Winter. Having grown up in a sunny country for at least half my life, I do notice that [...]
The word “trigger” in the popular psychology vocabulary means one’s spontaneous reaction to a situation, either outside you, or to an internal memory or stimulus. As the word implies, it can happen very quickly like firing a gun…the only problem is, the gun is your emotions firing- sometimes inappropriately- and often with no control. Anger [...]
Mindfulness means living with awareness in the present moment. Sound simple? I can truthfully say that mindfulness is the hardest skill I have ever practiced, but the MOST essential for me. It has reduced my anxiety and fear and changed my approach to life. Mindfulness skills are specific behaviors we practice which help us be Mindful. [...]
by guest writer, Brad Krause Your home is your sanctuary, the place where you retreat to at the end of a long day. Unfortunately, there are several factors that can contribute to an unhealthy home -- and some of them you may not even be aware of. While some of these may not be dangerous, [...]
A few years ago I was astonished to find a whole chapter in a spiritual book, outlining skillful communication. The author’s premise was that since we humans are so complicated, we should really remember that Miscommunication was more common (and to be expected) than understanding each other! I guess I had not really equated peace [...]
It’s astonishing to me that many of my very capable clients have quite negative views of themselves. It becomes even more surprising when I find my friends admitting that they speak severely to themselves too! And whether we admit it or not, many of us make judgmental statements about others. Since human relationships and personalities [...]
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