by cristine | Jun 17, 2023 | Blog
How can we support creativity and keep the structure of the 300 level? A powerful solution I’ve found is The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The key focus of the program is delving into the creative aspect of self. It’s very structured, with assignments meant to take...
by cristine | Oct 8, 2022 | Blog
Yet, life, Universe, God, knew more than I did. The path evolved step-by-step: 2009 – My client introduces me to Tara Brach, a psychologist teaching about mindfulness. Little did I know, she had just opened the door to Buddhism. 2010 – I’m pushed...
by cristine | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), nicknamed “tapping”, has grown in popularity throughout this new millenium as an effective way to neutralize negative emotional states. EFT is based on the premise that our mind, body, and spirit are all part of the emotional problem...
by cristine | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
We need each other to heal our lives and our world. One-on-one therapy has a place, but it’s possible it has “displaced” the role of community. The power of group was found by those healing addictions – the solution was Alcoholics Anonymous...
by cristine | Jul 3, 2021 | Blog
If you’ve ever been the victim of a law suit, dealt with a divorce, or endured bullying, you have likely been through war. The intensity of conflict can threaten our health, emotional well-being, and self-esteem. Social conflict can start young. Even before we know...
by cristine | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog
Have you ever done something you wish you could hide from? I think we all have. A recent client told me the biggest obstacle that prevented her from being okay with herself was embarrassment in a past she felt she couldn’t escape. The emotion of embarrassment...