At this point in my career, I’ve lost count of the number of times a patient of mine has told me about the hurt and trauma they experienced when they came out to someone they loved, and received anything but support.

This kind of experience has long-lasting, negative...

HYPNOSIS DEFINITION AND BENEFITS

Hypnosis is a natural state of altered consciousness that occurs normally in every person just before he/she/they entere into the sleep state. In therapeutic hypnosis, we prolong this brief interlude so that we can work within its bounds and use it for healing for...

 “My inner child is too scared to talk right now.” That was the first thing I said when my mentor, and re-decision therapist, encouraged me to get in touch with the part of me that was worried she wasn’t good enough to be a psychotherapist.

He was patiently waiting for me...

Boundaries are much needed in any relationship. They help us communicate the types of behaviors we are or are not willing to tolerate. This not only shapes the actions of those around us, but it communicates to our inner child that we are here to protect him/her/them.

If we do not have clear...

And now begins the holiday season, which for some people brings about thoughts and memories of whom we are missing in our lives. Although many people tend to think of Halloween, or even Día de los Muertos as holidays that derive from sinister beliefs and practices, the truth is far...

Let’s say it’s your first time in therapy, and you know you need help, but you’re not super thrilled about telling a stranger your life story. Maybe you anticipate a “blank slate” -type-therapist who mostly says “mmm-hmm” and takes mysterious notes.

Or...

Affirmations are one of the most powerful ways to help us change the way we feel at any particular moment. Unlike a general statement of “positive attitude,” an effective affirmation is a custom designed statement that specifically targets your particular negative core beliefs. Since...

We’ve all been there - Partner does something that gets on our last nerve, and we react with the timeless response, “How many times do I have to ask you to _____?” Although we know that’s not necessarily the most sure-fire way to get what we want, we may find ourselves...

We know what it feels like to be grateful toward someone. The warm-fuzzies felt in the body, maybe a smile on your face, or perhaps the sentimental “happy tears”. It feels good, right?

But did you know that there is a science to actively practicing gratitude that brings a whole host...

“I’m too wired to sleep,” is a phrase I hear from many of patients, and almost all of them with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) make similar statements. Humans, like all other animals, are surviving machines. So if we perceive a threat, we have several intricate...

Virtually every psychotherapy patient and executive coaching client I have spoken to tells me they have no time to sleep the recommended 7 to 9 hours for adults. And although some ARE able to find a little extra time for shut-eye once we start to shift priorities, there are still many of you who...