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Don’t judge a book by its cover. Most of us were taught that somewhere in our upbringing, but we don’t really abide by it. Last week I went shopping in my favorite bookstore/coffee ... Read More

“It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.” —Henry David Thoreau Hakomi therapy studies your organization of present experience. As such, it can be ... Read More

Most everyone has at least one traumatic memory embedded in their brains. One that still resonates for me was the time my mother left me alone when I was six years old to take the babysitter ... Read More

Do you listen? Do you really hear and understand the meaning of what your partner is telling you? Are you curious? Do you practice loving-kindness? Recently I asked a man if he thought ... Read More

When you think of the word “multicultural,” you probably envision people of different skin colors, or perhaps nationalities, but those are only two factors out of many that determine ... Read More

Hypnosis is often recognized as being used by performers in comedy or entertainment, and is typically seen as fun and harmless in those situations. However, hypnosis has broader application ... Read More

Thank you for your letter. This kind of issue comes up frequently with couples, particularly early on in one’s marriage or partnership. It often involves a topic that has potent but conflicting ... Read More

If you like to listen to music, you’re probably familiar with the intense flurry of emotion that can come when you hear a song that precisely fits the mood you’re in—a song that perfectly ... Read More

It is important to understand what PrEP—the new buzzword around the LGBT community—is and what it is not. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a set of guidelines ... Read More

The death of a child is one of the most difficult and traumatic events that a parent can encounter, one that will shape emotional experiences over the lifespan. Parents will encounter a ... Read More

When married couples transition into blended families, they face many adjustments. There are more relationships to navigate—not only does the relationship between the couple require skillful ... Read More

Here’s a simple test to see if your important relationships and activities are priorities in your life. Pull out your calendar and review your many tasks, appointments, and responsibilities. ... Read More