THE MANI JOURNAL
2023 / 12
Embracing Life and Death: A New Year’s Reflection
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s a time to reflect on the profound interplay between life and death, two forces that shape our existence. Often, we view death with fear …
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Understanding Personality Disorders: A Compassionate Perspective
Personality disorders, as outlined in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring…
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What to Expect in a TRE Session with Me
If you’re considering a Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) session with me, you’re embarking on a unique and transformative journey. TRE is a series of exercises designed to ass…
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Using Meditation to Heal Deep Trauma: A Journey to Understanding and Healing
In my practice with clients, I often use meditation as a key tool to understand and heal deep-seated trauma. This process involves creating a safe and calm space, guiding clients to gen…
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Pranayama and the Ham Sah Technique
Pranayama, a time-honored practice deeply embedded in the ancient traditions of yoga, is often understood as the control or regulation of the ‘prana’ or life force through breath. This …
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Religious Counseling
As someone who has survived the profound challenges of a cult environment, I understand the complex nature of religious trauma and its far-reaching impact on one’s life. The trauma that…
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Embracing the Body’s Role in Healing: The Power of Somatic Therapies
The path to healing from trauma and emotional distress often involves a journey that goes beyond the mind and into the body. Somatic therapies, which focus on the body’s role in psychol…
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Harnessing Inner Healing through Meditation
In the realm of healing and personal growth, meditation stands as a powerful tool. My unique meditation technique, born from my experiences with Jhana, Vipassana meditation, and daily s…
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Vagus music therapy
Vagus Music Therapy (VMT) is an innovative and evidence-based listening therapy that integrates the principles of Polyvagal Theory to offer a unique approach to healing and emotional re…
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Power of TRE Therapy: A Path to Healing and Release
In the pursuit of mental and physical well-being, innovative therapies such as Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) have gained prominence as effective tools. TRE therapy, a uniqu…
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The way of the heart – Embracing love and connection in counseling
Throughout history and across cultures, the concept of love has been revered as a powerful force, a universal language that transcends boundaries and speaks directly to the human soul. …
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