Category: Therapy
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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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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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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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Navigating the Seas of Anxiety: A Journey Through New Beginnings
Anxiety is like a dance between our thoughts and emotions, often reaching its crescendo when we stand on the brink of new experiences, such as embarking on a new job. It’s a dance that swirls around a central theme – fear. This fear, usually rooted in the unexplored areas of…
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The Power of Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
The quest for understanding and enhancing human relationships has long been a topic of interest in psychology. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby (1969/1982, 1988), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) pioneered by Susan M. Johnson (2004), provide profound insights into this area. Both attachment theory and EFT emphasize the significance…
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Meditation Needs Energy
In my counseling sessions, I’ve observed a curious phenomenon: sometimes clients fall asleep during guided meditation. While this might seem surprising, it’s actually a telling sign. It indicates that they are overly stressed and tense, and as they begin to relax, their body naturally transitions into a state of rest.…
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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 assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. As a certified TRE practitioner who combines these…
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