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Think for Yourself So Someone Else Doesn’t Do Your Thinking for You
When we are children, we are in the care of people whom we are supposed to trust to keep us safe and teach us how to make our way in the world. A young woman I know shared a bit of hard-earned wisdom about what an awesome responsibility that is. She said that when someone…
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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for PTSD
Trauma can weave a tangled web of pain and fear, mixed with feelings of isolation.
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Leaving a Cult or Spiritual Community: Learning how to Trust Again
A cult or a spiritual community are two very different types of groups, but they share certain similarities and can overlap.
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All the Benefits of Therapy Groups and Support Groups with Me
For all the value of one-on-one therapy, the therapy and support group experiences I offer can be even more transformative.
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How to Liberate Our Soul Wisdom?
Just how do we access our soul wisdom? We can look to two widely-respected spiritual teachers for some perspective.
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What is a Spiritual Emergence/Spiritual Emergency and How to Heal from It?
If you’re on a spiritual path, perhaps you’ve heard the phrases “spiritual emergence” and “spiritual emergency.”
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The Many Advantages of Participating in Therapy Groups and Support Groups
Both therapy groups and support groups offer an excellent way to get psychological insights, personal growth and peer support.
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: Another Tool in a Psychotherapeutic Toolkit
Psychedelic drugs are substances that alter perception and mood and affect a number of cognitive processes.
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Longevity and Life Purpose
Having a positive outlook isn’t the only psychological factor connected with longer life.
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The Peace of Acceptance
We’re often told to “accept what is.” Surrendering to the idea that “this present moment” just IS can lead to increased serenity.
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Meditation is More Than Just Sitting Crossed Legged on a Zafu, Chanting Om
“Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear?” — Lao Tzu
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Grieving a Violent Death
The recent mass shootings in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton have left 33 dead. Sadly, that is a small fraction of the 36,000 Americans killed by firearms every year.