Big Change at Soul Wisdom Therapy
“The only constant in life is change,” a quote attributed to the Buddha, but it could have come from any wise sage. Sometimes life will challenge us with unexpected, difficult changes — like a job loss, serious illness, divorce or
Why We Drink Alcohol
Nobody knows when humans first discovered the effects of fermented products – the “buzz” that comes from consuming alcohol – but we do know that we have drunk alcohol for thousands of years, just as we have used other mind-altering … Read more
Letting Go of Victim Mentality
Do you identify with being a victim? We are all recipients of bias or prejudice, injustice, or injury in some form. In our society it is more unusual to NOT be a victim of something, than to BE a victim. … Read more
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
Last month I wrote about the effects of childhood trauma on the autoimmune system. This month, I will go a bit more in-depth and look at the results of a major study of more than 17,000 people, beginning in 1995, … Read more
A Link Between Trauma and Autoimmune Disorders
A recent New York Times article explores a study on a link between Lupus and stress. One of the authors of the study, Andrea Roberts, is a research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Roberts explains, … Read more
Finding Safety in Everyday Life
For some people, the need for personal safety can get in the way of living life to the fullest. Those who have been physically, emotionally or mentally wounded may find that those scars, those fears, take on more power than … Read more
A Holistic View of Depression
As the Founder of Soul Wisdom Therapy, I hold this mission foremost in my work: to help you live a more integrated, whole and authentic life—and feel more joyful, happy and peaceful. This focus means that I work with you … Read more
Self-Judgement and “Should”
Our society demonstrates judgment every day. We judge others’ political opinion, attire and appearance, sexual preference, ethnic background, choice of mate, and so much more. Quick opinions may be formed about people and situations based on nothing more than appearances, … Read more
Anger: a Mask for Primary Emotions
Anger is a secondary emotion. When you see the face of fury know there is an underlying unresolved rooted issue, a sense of dissatisfaction with what is. Humans express anger to cover more vulnerable feelings of fear, offense, hurt or … Read more