You Are Enough
Many of us believe that we must earn our status, self-worth, or value to others. Whether your false belief is that you are not smart enough, or rich enough, or attractive enough, the key word “enough” is a judgment. Being … Read more
Is There Value in Making Mistakes?
In much of the Western world, we are taught that mistakes are to be avoided at all costs, for fear of reprisal and punishment. Yet learning to fear your mistakes leads to repressed creativity and innovation. We may believe that … Read more
Truth Telling and Therapy
Living an authentic life means that we are living closer to our souls. We are no longer carrying the desires others have for us, whether well-intended or not. We are no longer “whittling away” the parts of ourselves pieces we … Read more
How to Heal Worry
Many of us go about our days in our normal routines, not consciously aware of our thoughts. How much time might you spend in a day worrying about something?
- I need this sale to go through. What if it doesn’t?
How to Heal Phobias
We have discussed panic attacks in a previous post. In this post we will offer some insights into the origin and treatment of phobias, a common disorder.
The Mayo Clinic defines phobia as “an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of … Read more
Clear the Mental Clutter
When you walk through a cluttered home, filled every which way with items that are not used or needed, it’s easy to trip or fall. And the same is true of mental and spiritual clutter – when the mind is … Read more
What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
There is an increasing understanding of the role animal companions can play in our mental and physical well-being. On a basic level, regular interaction with an animal companion is known to improve our emotional state, cognitive function and social ease. … Read more
How to Recognize and Treat a Panic Attack
Out of the blue, you feel anxious. Your breathing quickens, your heart races, you begin to sweat, you feel faint. You feel like you are dying and don’t know why.
This is a description of a panic attack, and not … Read more
The Benefits of Relaxation Yoga
In my blog posts, I have focused on integrative, mind-body solutions to a variety of issues. The enormous mainstream popularity of yoga, in its many forms, is in part because of the increased awareness in our society of the mind/body/soul … Read more
Recovery from PTSD
The Mayo Clinic defines Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. This sort of trauma may not necessarily produce PTSD. In some situations, the … Read more