This morning a group of my friends was discussing over breakfast, how we deal with major changes in our lives. We all agreed that there does not seem much control in most situations; and stress is unavoidable, even if it’s good stress (“eustress”, as in when you get married or have a baby). So the [...]
I love Spring; the crocuses and daffodils blossoming brighten my mood and lift my anxiety. There is the hope of expansion, sunshine and the promise of life in all its beauty. I feel more open hearted, wanting to hike or visit with friends after the colder ‘cocooning’ winter. When I read an article on the [...]
Lately I have had some clients who have been struggling with the backlash of keeping secrets- either their own, or finding out that a close friend or spouse has been lying. These days, the Social Media and mobile phone technology have added another layer of ‘outing’ these secrets; although this can be useful, this has [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
by guest writer Brad Krause Breaking the chains of addiction is difficult and requires hard work and dedication. Inpatient treatment, participation in support groups, and other traditional methods are time-tested and useful recovery methods, but some people suffering from substance abuse have found relief from their addictions through natural means. Since addiction involves unhealthy choices, [...]
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