The Principle of Continuity: A Framework for Coping with Disasters Like Covid-19
3 stones balancing symbolizing the strength, stability, continuity needed during COVID-19Photo Credit: Stephen VanHove from Pixabay

Learn more about the value of maintaining role, relational and historical continuity during times of tremendous stress and uncertainty.

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Healing Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All
September 3, 2019
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A brief overview of treatment options designed to heal addiction, drawing on the latest research. Includes professional, mutual and self-help strategies. [#sponsored]

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Self-Care for Kids: 8 Practical Ways to Promote your Child’s Mental Health on a Daily Basis
November 13, 2018
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2 children hugging outdoors during playtime. connection helps promote mental health.Photo Credit: Trinity Kubassek

Positive, early habits are like “vaccinations” for the soul; they can help prevent or ameliorate a more serious mental health condition from developing.

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Forging One’s Own Path: An Interview with Sherene Vismaya Schostak

Interview with psychoanalyst, astrologer, and writer Sherene Vismaya Schostak on psychotherapy and the hermit archetype.

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What is Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy?
October 26, 2017
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flower in focus, showing balance of light and dark, by Patrick Emerson at FlickrPhoto Credit: Patrick Emerson
Focusing-oriented psychotherapy evolved from a holistic and body-oriented practice called “focusing.” As a therapist, I sometimes describe focusing as psychological mindfulness because it is... Read More...
The Age of Happiness: An Interview with Founder Vladimir Yakovlev
June 14, 2017
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age of happiness, healthy elderly woman ruth flowers having fun as a DJRuth Flowers (Photo Credit: Age of Happiness)
“The Age of Happiness is a project about people who live a brighter, more interesting and cheerful life than in their youth, who are not afraid to reinvent themselves and fulfill their... Read More...
The Cognitive Benefits of Slumber: We sleep to remember, to forget, and to live in the moment
April 13, 2017
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If you’re one of between 50 and 70 million American adults who chronically suffer from some sleep or wakefulness disorder, do not lose hope. Each of us can implement at least some methods that help... Read More...
Be Kind to Yourself: Four Ways to Practice Self-Care
February 20, 2017
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Self-care. Bayfront Park Miami Free Yoga picture by Rafael Montilla at FlickrPhoto Credit: Rafael Montilla
When was the last time you took time to do something nice for yourself? If you’re like many people, you might find that you’ve been too busy to get a full night of sleep, to cook yourself a good... Read More...
Marion Woodman: Pioneer of Conscious Femininity and the Psychology of the Soul

Marion Woodman has left a rich legacy of pioneering work in Jungian analysis, somatic psychotherapy, and feminine psychology.

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Branching Out: Toward a New Model of Trauma Recovery with Polyvagal Theory
October 6, 2016
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Peaceful by Andrea Portilla @ Flickr. Blog Post: Healing from TraumaPhoto Credit: Andrea Portilla
Trauma, in greater and lesser forms, is one of the most challenging aspects of the human experience. It could be a once-in-a-lifetime tragedy, like experiencing a devastating earthquake. Or, it could... Read More...