Lightening Up with Weight Loss Drugs
Turn on the TV and chances are, on any given evening, you will see commercials for weight loss drugs. The songs have become ear worms. I know you can sing along with “Oh, Oh, Oh, Ozempic” and watch the community
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 … Read more
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for PTSD
Trauma can weave a tangled web of pain and fear, mixed with feelings of isolation. When you’ve experienced a significant trauma, such as violence, abuse, a natural disaster, or wartime exposure, the subsequent development of PTSD is not uncommon.
Traditional … Read more
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. Both are groups that follow a certain set of principles and beliefs. Their members believe very strongly in the … Read more
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. The very personal nature of the sharing and feedback of group members, as well as the input from me as … Read more
How to Liberate Our Soul Wisdom?
Last month I explained that as a psychotherapist and meditation teacher my goal is to help others connect with their “soul wisdom,” the inner compass we can rely on to handle challenging emotions or situations as they arise. Just how … Read more
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.” These are terms used by meditation teachers and transpersonal-oriented psychotherapists and psychiatrists. But what do these things mean?
Understanding the Terms
Both phrases were … Read more
The Many Advantages of Participating in Therapy Groups and Support Groups
(Do you know the difference?)
Both therapy groups and support groups offer an excellent way to get psychological insights, personal growth and peer support. Plus, both types of groups are a much less expensive way to receive therapy and help.… Read more
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: Another Tool in a Psychotherapeutic Toolkit
Last month, we took a look at the idea that psychedelics aren’t just for incense burning, nor for patchouli doused and Birkenstock shod hippies. Psychedelic drugs are substances that alter perception and mood and affect a number of cognitive processes. … Read more
