Some of your go-to practices may actually be spiritual bypasses. You know the tired old phrases like: “You create your reality.” 
“Fix your thoughts if you are in pain.” “This is all an illusion.” Why can’t we simply be more present to each other’s woundings, hold space and stand in the fire with them? Can […]

A common question that I get from some self-proclaimed lonely middle-aged clients goes as follows: “I’ve been single for so long even though I have always really want a committed relationship. What gives?” Over the last 30 years of working with tho To wit, if you’re getting enough of your relationship needs met in a partial […]

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 minute Standing Time: 30 minutes Serves 8 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp stevia 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint 10 thin peeled slices fresh gingerroot 1 cinnamon stick 6 whole cloves 2 tbsp orange liqueur (optional) 4 cups whole strawberries 2 cups blueberries 2 cups raspberries In small saucepan, combine water and […]

Single dads are just as capable of raising children as single mothers but they face some unique challenges. For example, their social support systems may be weaker and less reliable, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. They also may find it tougher time to get away from work when their kids need them, like […]

“Any questions about the fight or flight response or our Soft Belly meditation?” I inquire, scanning the room. At the back, a tall, thin man with a round face raises his hand. He tells the group that three months ago his sister and her two children were killed in a grisly car accident, caused by […]

The Sensitive Soul Throughout my own journey and clinical work as an experienced therapist, I have encountered countless individuals who, like you, have walked the path of sensitivity. Frequently, we sensitive souls have been labeled as “overly sensitive,” leaving us feeling frustrated and unheard. We possess the gift of perceiving the world in a profoundly […]

The reason for this is that many societies today place a lot of importance on being thin. We often see images in the media of people with very thin or muscular bodies, and this can make people who don’t fit this ideal feel bad about themselves. Women, in particular, are often told that they should […]

If you’re struggling with body image issues, know that you’re not alone. Many people, both men and women, face feelings of shame and dissatisfaction with their bodies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As a therapist who specializes in working with clients on body image issues, I want you to know that I […]