As we experience a culture that seems more focused on screen and keyboards, there is at the same time an epidemic of anxiety, stress, and depression. According to statistics, 11.3% of adults here have experienced a major depressive episode. (Women more than men). That's a huge number for a country that has so many advantages. [...]
When I was in college over thirty years ago, our professor stated that we could train the process of intuition. This seemed like an interesting statement to me, and I have often wondered about the value of intuition, especially to an anxious person. Meanwhile, over the years I have also explored various methods to calm [...]
In the last years of my mother’s life, when she developed vascular dementia, I found myself wondering about my ability to cope. Caregiving is exhausting work and even though I loved my mother dearly, I was still triggered by her decline. Also, since we were so alike, I could see how aging might affect me, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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