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Quit the SMALL Talk! Listening Hard: Be Completely Engaged and Present
A few weeks ago, my daughter had a doctor's appointment. Before the Doctor arrived, we did what people do while waiting in a confined space: chatting, looking at our phones, and making plans for the next part of our day. Then, in walks the Doctor, a man we had never...
Navigating Perimenopause: Understanding the Impact on Your Mental Health
Recently, I was taking with a friend about her recent development of anxiety, brain fog, and a feeling of the blahs. I asked if she was in perimenopause, and she paused and then said, “Maybe so.” I shared how these hormone shifts affect not only our physical bodies...
Overcoming Trauma with EMDR or Brainspotting in Psychotherapy: Which One is Right for You?
The physical body stores our life experiences, including disturbing or painful ones. Mostly, we try to forget these memories or deny that something is affecting our mood and behavior. However, the brain continuously communicates with the body and any residual trauma...
Calming the Storm Within: Harnessing Vagus Nerve Activation Through Brainspotting Vergence for Panic Attack and Anxiety Relief
Brainspotting vergence is my go-to method for bringing clients into a calm, regulated state at the end of our sessions. Once you learn how to do this, this technique is available to everyone and can be used anywhere. Vergence is part of the broader Brainspotting...
Holiday Melancholy: Finding Light in the Season
As we navigate the holiday season, many of us anticipate joy, warmth, and festivities. However,
the holidays can bring about a complex mix of emotions, sometimes called the "holiday blues."
With my clients, I refer to it as melancholy, which can be sadness and pensiveness often mixed
with a dose of bittersweetness. The women I work with sometimes feel overwhelmed, anxious,
or lonely during these dark winter days.
What’s the Difference: Spiritual Emergency vs. Spiritual Emergence
The process of inner growth and personal transformation often leads people to experiences that challenge their understanding of reality and their place within it. These encounters can present as intense and sometimes overwhelming experiences known as spiritual...