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I took a convicting class yesterday. The class was all about inflammation and the body, what causes it, ways to fix it, and what happens if it goes untreated. Dr. Sally Fisher, MD, MS, said that doctors are baffled by people age 56 and over who...

Do you feel abandoned? Unseen? Do you wish you were single, and think it would be less lonely that way? This seems to be a common feeling and complaint in marriage and other committed relationships. Marriage is not easy and it takes two committed people to grow...

Mindfully Mastering our Monkey Mind: Meditation and the five senses When we allow our minds to ruminate, or get carried away by difficult feelings and life stressors, we develop neural patterns or networks in the brain, for fear and worry. Many people turn to addictions of choice (pot,...

Overcoming Trauma and Challenges During this lifetime, we learn many lessons and go through many challenges and obstacles along our path. Some people give up. Some people have suicidal thoughts, but end up breaking free, and using these obstacles to help them grow. This is an...

Hardwiring Happiness & Neuroscience Did you know that you have the power to change your mindset? Do you see your cup as half empty or half full? What would you need to change in order to have a more positive outlook, more energy, and a more...

What is EMDR & how can it help me? EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is a therapy proven to heal people heal from PTSD, traumatic memories, fears, phobias, anxieties, addictions, and relationship difficulties (affairs, divorce, breakups). EMDR is administered by a trained,...

Splankna is a Greek word meaning mind/body/spirit. Splankna energy healing is a holistic form of spiritual energy work that heals the mind, body and spirit. The technique consists of using muscle tests to identify what emotions a client is carrying in their body or subconscious (i.e. DNA,...

Often times, we are attached to our feelings and thoughts and believe they are 100% accurate. We allow them to control our moods and mental health. This can lead to trauma, PTSD, insecurities, and even suicidal thoughts. We believe lies that might’ve been told to us...

Coming back to a relationship with God was the beginning of understanding my worth and value, my purpose and calling in this world, and the untangling of many years of shame, internal doubt/guilt, and living on the edge, in a party lifestyle that could and...

As a therapist, I listen carefully to the ways that couples communicate with one another, and the quality of their conversations.  I was recently on vacation, and listening to couples around me, and noticed unsuccessful communication patterns. A couple in the restaurant was arguing.  The wife...