Since Freud’s time, couches have been a kind of icon associated with psychotherapy. How did that happen? Why did Freud’s clients lay on a couch and … [Read more...] about The couch in psychotherapy
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Experimenting with Essential Oils
In the last year I’ve been experimenting with essential oils. I first learned about the benefits of essential oils when I was completing a graduate … [Read more...] about Experimenting with Essential Oils
Expressive Arts
Is play just for kids? Is art just for artists? Can play be therapeutic? Making art is a kind of play. At least for non-artists. What happens … [Read more...] about Expressive Arts
CranioSacral Therapy and Panthers
I’ve been trying to come up with a metaphor that portrays what CranioSacral Therapy feels like to me. Then I remembered “Diablo.*” Imagine a … [Read more...] about CranioSacral Therapy and Panthers
Somatic Spirituality
In a review of the the book “The Awakening Body” by Reginald Ray I came across the term “somatic spirituality.” What is somatic … [Read more...] about Somatic Spirituality
Can psychotherapy feel good?
Can psychotherapy feel good? Or is psychotherapy all about swimming in the muck of shameful impulses? “Getting help” has come to mean exhibiting … [Read more...] about Can psychotherapy feel good?
The Use of Touch in Psychotherapy: Beyond the Controversy
While working towards my counseling degree, I wrote this research paper advocating the use of touch in psychotherapy. I hope that you can look beyond … [Read more...] about The Use of Touch in Psychotherapy: Beyond the Controversy
May was Mental Health Month
May was Mental Health Month, but mental health is something that needs to be talked about year round. We have come a long way from what was happening … [Read more...] about May was Mental Health Month
Can You Stay Mindful Under Pressure?
How do you work towards a goal without stressing about it? How do you handle it mindfully if you’re not on target? How do you work from a place of … [Read more...] about Can You Stay Mindful Under Pressure?
Are You a Cell Phone Addict?
I’ll admit it, I’m no better at avoiding distractions than the next gal. My various cell phone apps call to me, even with the notifications turned … [Read more...] about Are You a Cell Phone Addict?