http://www.goodtherapy.org/body-mind-psychotherapy-article.html Latest articles Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:45:14 GMT en-us http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/emotional-eating-0111126/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/emotional-eating-0111126/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:22:51 GMT We all, at one time or another, use food for soothing. Eating is a pleasurable experience. The problem lies in using food for comfort rather than dealing with our emotions because food only provides a temporary escape only to have emotions resurface again and again. For may people, they are taught from a young age that emotions are not meant to be expressed, but just dealt with on their own and to move on with a brave face. This is, in most cases, not done in malice, but for the sheer fact that we are uncomfortable with emotion. We are uncomfortable with our own emotions and certainly more uncomfortable with that of others. This begins a dangerous cycle, especially if you are trying to manage your weight. When we eat to soothe feelings while trying to lose weight, it begins a cycle of shame, guilt and self-loathing that pushes us further into the emotional abyss. So, let?s HALT the BS! http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/effectivenew-years-resolutions-1220112/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/effectivenew-years-resolutions-1220112/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:00:22 GMT How often have you made a New Year?s resolution only to have it fail by February? You are definitely not alone. The concept of a New Year?s resolution sets you up to fail. Consider this: between Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year?s, we are bombarded with food, food, food, drink, excessive spending and stress. Resolving to make change after six weeks of this madness would set anyone up for failure. It is the Fat Tuesday before Lent. We load ourselves up with unhealthy behaviors in preparation for the ultimate sacrifice. We then tell ourselves that our lives will be different next year. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/connecting-core-parenting-relationships/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/connecting-core-parenting-relationships/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:29:26 GMT Developing Resilience and Groundedness with Mindfulness http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/growing-joy-healing-connection/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/growing-joy-healing-connection/ Wed, 25 May 2011 22:30:14 GMT So often, people talk about the struggles they experience, and how they?ve grown from the pain in their lives. It?s true, but the sentiment is often that it takes pain to grow. What?s not often discussed is how human beings grow from joy, from being in connection; that is, how we heal and grow stronger from the joyous moments in our lives. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mind-body-therapy-increase-use/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mind-body-therapy-increase-use/ Fri, 13 May 2011 14:00:02 GMT A GoodTherapy.org News Summary http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mind-body-therapy-in-vitro-fertilization/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mind-body-therapy-in-vitro-fertilization/ Thu, 12 May 2011 06:00:26 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/60-second-stress-relaxation/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/60-second-stress-relaxation/ Mon, 9 May 2011 18:43:39 GMT We see a number of clients in our practice who struggle with feelings of anxiety. Working with mental and emotional responses to stress is helpful for these clients. We also take time to learn about where the person feels his/her anxiety in the body. Some common physical manifestations of anxiety include: http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/yoga-eating-disorders/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/yoga-eating-disorders/ Wed, 9 Mar 2011 04:25:13 GMT In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner and a yoga instructor. I?ve long been interested not only in movement but in the role of body-oriented techniques in the process of psychological healing. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-cardiac-health-recovery/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-cardiac-health-recovery/ Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:00:27 GMT A GoodTherapy.org News Summary http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mindfulness-breathing-meditation-stress/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mindfulness-breathing-meditation-stress/ Wed, 2 Feb 2011 00:47:03 GMT What do you do when you?re feeling anxious, depressed or stressed out? How do you treat yourself? Are you able to be compassionate towards your own emotional pain or do you engage in self criticism, judgment or blame? http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/two-pillars-mindfulness-therapy-observation-compassion/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/two-pillars-mindfulness-therapy-observation-compassion/ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 05:08:06 GMT Mindfulness-Based Therapy is an approach in which the principles of mindfulness are applied for therapeutic purposes. What does it practically mean? In my article ?Mindfulness and Knowledge", I pointed out to the 5 basic elements of mindfulness: http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/new-year-relationship-goals/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/new-year-relationship-goals/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:58:13 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/holiday-relationship-trauma-self-care/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/holiday-relationship-trauma-self-care/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:51:41 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attitude-through-body-baby-caregiver-psychotherapy/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attitude-through-body-baby-caregiver-psychotherapy/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:21:04 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/chronic-illness-family-psychotherapy/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/chronic-illness-family-psychotherapy/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:13:47 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/awareness-mindfulness-body-mind-psychotherapy/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/awareness-mindfulness-body-mind-psychotherapy/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:59:04 GMT http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/fibromyalgia-childhood-stress-body-mind-psychotherapy/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/fibromyalgia-childhood-stress-body-mind-psychotherapy/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:55:23 GMT Starting the day with fibromyalgia pain made Vera angry http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/cancer-body-mind-psychotherapy-chronic-stress/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/cancer-body-mind-psychotherapy-chronic-stress/ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:26:46 GMT Should Elijah be concerned about his mole? http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rheumatoid-arthritis/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rheumatoid-arthritis/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:44:28 GMT Rheumatoid arthritis disrupts Anika's career early in life. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/marriage-counseling/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/marriage-counseling/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:48:05 GMT What can you do to improve the chances that couples therapy is worth the time and money you put into it? In other words, what makes marriage counseling work? Of course you need the help of a skilled marriage therapist, but there are several things you can do to help make your marriage counseling a success. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychology-tinnitus/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychology-tinnitus/ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:09:52 GMT Tinnitus is brought on by worry and fear of disapproval. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-compromise/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-compromise/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:14:16 GMT An Internal Family Systems Perspective http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-childhood-trauma-mind-body/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-childhood-trauma-mind-body/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:00:34 GMT Trauma survivors often hear, ?Just forget about it. It was in the past. You need to move on.? Unfortunately, this is not accurate for many and until they resolve the past traumatic experiences, they are unable to ?move on?. When trauma survivors find themselves unable to ?get past? the past, then they might consider seeking the help of a licensed therapist. It is not unusual for those with past traumatic experiences to struggle with one or more emotional difficulties, mental disorders, and/or physical health concerns and diagnoses. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/body-mind-psychotherapy-what-hurts/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/body-mind-psychotherapy-what-hurts/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:03:25 GMT In my practice I am often visited by clients who have both physical and emotional concerns. Often they have been to numerous medical specialists in hopes of alleviating a ?pain? that continues to go undiagnosed and or untreated. They are frustrated, I am excited. Why?? This is my key to where therapy needs to begin. Sometimes we are plagued by a nagging ache, stomach problems, headaches, etc. The bottom line is the physical pain has been either unexplained by medical doctors or minimized as in our heads. The latter is probably the most accurate (though there are cases where medical treatment or second opinions are required). Through the examination of these symptoms in regards to when they started, what was going on, how they have responded to any treatment, and what makes them better or worse, I can learn a tremendous amount in regards to the client?s emotional pain.