Category Archives: Psychotherapy

Awakening to dying and loss

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Today we lost Lina. She was a great friend, a loyal companion, and a very grounded presence in our home. She was Ashara’s (our five year-old daughter and resident sage) pet, a witty and steady potato bug. As small and insignificant as … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Leave a comment

It’s not just in your head

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

When you imagine yourself, do you see your mind and your body as separate parts of yourself? If so, your body may not agree with you. The belief that our mind lives in a secluded area of our body has … Continue reading →

Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Leave a comment

How to help a friend in need

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

When we begin to notice that one of our loved ones is suffering depression, we usually have a feeling of helplessness. We hope that there’s something we could say to make all their pain go away. Although our intentions have … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

New Year’s Blues: What is depression?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Depression is a psychological condition in which we lose appetite for life. Symptoms can be lack of self care, unchanging and prolonged low moods, loss of appetite, insomnia, etc. Depression can be understood in two non exclusive fundamental ways. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Depression: 52 pick me ups

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Taking medication as a way to deal with depression is not for everyone. The good news is that it’s far from being the only path towards emotional well-being. Our colleague, Nicole McCance, has compiled 52 tips on how to breakthrough … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

American Psychological Association Resolution on Psychotherapy

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

“Be It Resolved that, as a healing practice and professional service, psychotherapy is effective and highly cost-effective. In controlled trials and in clinical practice, psychotherapy results in benefits that markedly exceed those experienced by individuals who need mental health services … Continue reading →

Posted in Psychotherapy | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Aromatherapy and the 5 Stages of Grief

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Grief is a wise, mysterious and frightening healer. It has an elemental role in emotion and relationship, but it will not be controlled or befriended. Grief’s nature is watery. Powerful, slippery and unpredictable, it seems to fill every space. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Crisis, Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Leaning Into Discomfort

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Brene Brown’s talks on vulnerability and shame have ignited many memories, thoughts and reflections for me. There have been countless times where I have numbed myself to vulnerability, many occasions when I have made myself vulnerable and been hurt and … Continue reading →

Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vulnerability Saved My Life

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

When I watched Brene Brown’s Ted Talk debut “The Power of Vulnerability” I felt a rush of excitement. Ms.Brown managed to condense with talent and wit something I consider to be a fundamental pillar of healing and awakening. The experience … Continue reading →

Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coaching Vs Therapy

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Coaching Versus Therapy Notes  At times some of the boundaries may not be or seem as clear as presented in the chart. It is more important to be aware when coaching is or soon will be inappropriately crossing over … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Psychotherapy | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment