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In Buddhist psychology, the concept of “The Five Hindrances” sheds light on what gets in the way of us feeling as peaceful as possible and making healthy choices, regardless of the particular... Read More...
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There are so many people struggling with mental health issues that don’t go to counseling. I have about forty years of experience as a therapist, and I wanted to focus on life skills that anybody... Read More...
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PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a medical condition some people develop after experiencing or witnessing an emotionally disturbing or life-threatening event. The distressing combination of... Read More...
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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...
Learn more about Grief
August 24, 2016
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Introduction: Grief and Healing from Loss The Bio-Emotional Expression of Grief Articles about Grief and Healing from Loss How to Deal with Grief (from SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental... Read More...
The Magic of Group Therapy
July 14, 2016
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Creating a group culture of Here and Now awareness, both quietly within each group member and in their expression with each other, a therapy space is co-created where members experience their... Read More...
Trauma and PTSD
July 9, 2016
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This page is for learning about psychological trauma, from both a humanistic and clinical perspective. Read more about the signs and symptoms of trauma, what causes trauma and ways to heal... Read More...
What is Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy?
May 31, 2016
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Hypnosis is a safe, well-researched and widely utilized intervention for physiological and psychological symptom management as well as behavioral change. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis... Read More...
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You’ve probably heard that keeping a journal is good for your mental health, but did you know that writing can benefit your physical health as well? In fact, psychologists studying the effects of... Read More...
What is Expressive Arts Therapy
April 7, 2016
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Expressive arts therapy’s lineage goes as far back as the cave paintings. To express ourselves as human beings is quite natural. The expressive arts is a call to reclaim our birthright as makers,... Read More...