Did you know that the origin of the word “psyche” is “soul”? Our work as psychotherapists involves the whole person – the physical body, the mind, and the “higher self”, the spirit or soul. When we connect more deeply with … Read more
It became popular in the ‘60s to want to “find ourselves.” Modern spiritual teachers ask us to “go within” to seek our higher selves, and we go on retreats or vision quests to find our life purpose.
While there is … Read more
We’re often told to “accept what is.” Surrendering to the idea that “this present moment” just IS can lead to increased serenity. You may have no control over circumstances you encounter but you can choose how to respond to them. … Read more
What happens when you unplug a radio from the power source? Eventually the backup battery will drain, you’ll experience static, and then the power completely stops.
Irritation. Confusion. Illness. Agitation and anxiety. Anger. Fear. When we are disconnected from our … Read more
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Time For Yourself
An important coping skill: time for yourself. It is important to set aside time every day to relax. Take a private mini-vacation from everything going on around you. How? One powerful method of unplugging from the world and plugging into … Read more
Adding humor to a stressful situation can lighten the mood. A former client related to me a story about an argument with her husband. When tempers flared, their dog raced into the bedroom where they were arguing, snatched my client’s … Read more
In our society these days, there is a lot of polarization and contention between political parties and between individuals of different persuasions. We can each get very wedded to our beliefs about the world and how we should live. We … Read more