Psychotherapy: Models and Methods

Lots of people hope for compromise in their relationship. Compromise is great when it happens; there is an easy flow, and both partners feel happy with the results. Nobody feels like they ... Read More

The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; The habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it ... Read More

The first in a series of articles dedicated to understanding, appreciating, and coping with our anger. “Sticks and Stones.” I am sure most of you have heard this saying and ... Read More

Ten years into being trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), I am still amazed by its ability to transform a life filled with trauma, anxiety, and hypervigilance ... Read More

My previous post discussed connecting with the inner knowledge that we gain through the practice of mindfulness. Besides knowledge, another quality that can be developed through mindfulness ... Read More

Journaling is a wonderful way to explore, embrace, and accept your inner world. Colors and pictures can further enhance your understanding of the deep, mysterious internal world. Many of ... Read More

The Textbook of Family and Couples Therapy describes the three “most common types of couples therapy”: Individual therapy; Conjoint couples therapy; and Combined couples therapy In ... Read More

Dramatic activities are powerful tools when used in a family therapy setting. One such tool is called psychodrama. An example of one type of psychodrama is family sculpting. The first step ... Read More

“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.” —Buddhist proverb One morning when I was trying to leave a meditation group, I became agitated because others were “making me late” ... Read More

The human shadow carries with it the potential for global annihilation and the potential to regenerate and evolve our species. At the crossroads, which road shall we choose? I shall be ... Read More

I enjoy writing to myself. Sound strange? I initially chose not to share this information with anyone else because I thought people would be confused by this statement. However, writing ... Read More

Why did I choose voice dialogue as the cornerstone of my counseling and coaching practice? Voice dialogue moves clients through the most profound healing of life’s traumas, and takes ... Read More