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. [...]
Quite often in our meditation group we discuss the nature of love; how it manifests in our lives and relationships, how it is seen spiritually, and how society defines the various qualities of this complex word. Love, defined as “Feelings of strong affection” (Wikipedia) help us play out the evolutionary actions which connect us as [...]
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 [...]
More often now, I find myself explaining the way anxiety and depression affect the brain’s function. My clients who are scientist or engineers, or are ‘digital natives’, find the language of neuroscience makes sense to them. We have so many more sophisticated ways now to see how the brain and the nervous system process things. [...]
A young friend was sharing his worries about starting up his own business; he was trying very hard to address all aspects of being a small business owner- growing his product, marketing it, doing the accounts and invoicing, checking up on current clients, etc…He was very anxious and could hardly sleep worrying about a possible [...]
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