There are so many things that happen in life that we can’t control. Thus, it is especially vital that we understand where we have real control and where we do not. This way we know where to direct our energy. At any given moment in life, WE are responsible for the opening and closing of …
I get it. For some people, that act of sitting quietly in a meditative posture, eyes closed, on a cushion is too challenging, boring, or confusing, etc. Am I even doing this right, says the inner critic? It might even bring up too much distressing material. In fact, mindfulness meditation for trauma survivors can be …
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Have I experienced trauma? This is a common question clients have. Often, people enter therapy for one issue that is currently bothersome not realizing they have been carrying an extra ‘load’ from the past…the stuff we know as “baggage” which is correlated to their here and now experience. This baggage may indeed be unresolved trauma. …
There are so many inspirational quotes out there. For the past handful of years, I have been compiling my favs. I will share a sampling of those which feel special to me in the context of healing and personal growth. So, let the inspiration be sparked! For after all, the best thing one can do …
If you are new to therapy or have taken a hiatus from your sessions and are now back in the game, then this blog post is speaking to you. There are books dedicated to the subject of understanding what therapy is, the stages of therapy, building safety and trust and the differing therapeutic approaches. I …
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Self-care can easily become something we do on auto-pilot, right? Just like any other habit or intention, if we lose the meaning and real purpose behind it…well then, it’s “just another thing we do because…” Or on the flip side, it is something we finally resort to doing because we have completely depleted ourselves and …
What do you think of when you hear the word liberation in today’s contemporary world? This word has been on my heart and in my mind lately. When you think of being liberated how does your body and mind respond? Does your body become tense and constrict or sink into relaxation and expansion? Does your …
During a travel adventure, I decided to accept the challenge to climb 2, 744 steps at the Manitou Incline in Colorado. If you have or have not heard of the Incline (it absolutely deserves a capital “I”), I am certain you can relate to my experience, because….well, you are a human being who is designed …
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I started solo traveling as a gift to myself after graduate school studies. Inside of me has always been a deep curiosity for people, places and experiences. My fascination with learning about other cultures and ways of life runs in my DNA. As of now, I have taken several solo trips and my love for …
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As a life-long seeker of knowledge, what seems like never-ending fuel of curiosity, and a tad of an “ADD brain”, I find myself increasingly pondering the necessity to limit the amount of information I absorb. It is a trap for a brain wired to crave newness, learning, and engagement. I am referring specifically to the …