Author: The way of the heart – Counseling & Psychotherapy
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Behavior training – Does it work?
Behavioral therapy, especially as pioneered by B.F. Skinner, emphasizes the idea that behaviors can be shaped and conditioned through reinforcement, much like training animals such as dogs or rats. Skinner’s theories of operant conditioning propose that by using rewards or punishments, we can effectively modify behaviors in predictable ways. While…
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THE BEAUTY OF DEPENDENCE
In today’s fast-paced world, we often take pride in our independence. We like to think of ourselves as self-sufficient beings, capable of navigating life on our own. But nature, with its storms and its power, humbles us. A sudden calamity can strip away everything we hold dear—our homes, our jobs,…
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Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Path to Healing and Self-Discovery
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy offers a unique and compassionate approach to psychotherapy that empowers individuals to heal themselves from within. By recognizing the complexity of the human psyche, IFS helps people understand and harmonize their internal “family” of subpersonalities or parts, each with its own distinct roles and emotions.…
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Exploring the Healing Journey Through EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy represents a shift in psychotherapeutic treatments that effectively alleviates the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy is based on the premise that our minds can heal from psychological trauma just as our bodies recover from physical trauma. When you cut your finger,…
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Emotions – Sensors of the Heart.
Emotions guide us much like the senses guide our interactions with the physical world. They are the sensors of our heart, intricately designed to protect and nurture our inner selves. Each emotion serves a purpose, akin to how physical sense inform us of pain through touch or bring us joy…
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The Importance of Nurturing Children’s Hearts
In the realm of child development, the emphasis often leans heavily towards intellectual growth and physical health. However, according to Rudolf Steiner, true education encompasses far more. Steiner believed in a holistic approach to child development, one that includes not only the body and mind but also the heart and…
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Love’s Resilience
This morning, as the sun streamed through the windows of my office, casting a gentle glow on the faces before me, I was reminded once again why couple counseling holds such a special place in my heart. I had the privilege of meeting with a couple, each on their own…
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A reflection on healing and recovery
This morning, as I bid farewell to a client, my heart felt unusually heavy. The progress we seemed to be making suddenly felt overshadowed by a single moment that reminded me of the complex journey of healing and recovery. My client, who had been making significant strides, arrived under the…
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The Art of Nourishing Your Inner World
Imagine for a moment that your mind is a garden. The thoughts you plant, the attention you water them with, and the information you feed them, all contribute to the landscape of this inner sanctuary. Just as a well-tended garden blossoms, so too can your mental space, when nurtured with…
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Embracing Life’s Cycle: Lessons from Nature on Harmony and Coexistence
Reflecting on my client’s observation this morning about two trees – one flourishing and the other withering – sharing the same soil, a profound metaphor for life’s intricate interconnections unfolded. The notion that one tree might be thriving at the expense of another sparked a deep contemplation about the dynamics…
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