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 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 Power of Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychology has been defined as the study of the mind/body interface, the relationship between our physical matter and our energy, the interaction of our body structures with our thoughts and actions. * The word Soma comes from Greek meaning … Read more
Habits and Mindfulness
We all have behaviors we seek to change that affect our daily lives – mind, body and soul. Often the best way to combat the uncomfortable situation to which we feel captive is to face it head on with our … Read more
Learn to Eat Intuitively
The relationship between mood and food is complex and interactive, and has been extensively studied and examined for decades. Your mood can influence what and when you eat, however the converse is also true – what and when you eat … Read more
The Shadow Self
I have blogged about self-love and what seems opposite to it – shame. Shame is a component of our shadow-self. When we are conscious of what our shame is about, it is not be considered shadow> (It is not hidden … Read more
How Do You Define Self-Love?
As the popular song says, “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.”
It is interesting that the composer chose the words “learning to love yourself.” Does this not come naturally? Not necessarily. The influences that can … Read more