The KEY to heal insecure attachment in relating First of all what is insecure attachment ? It is when there is a difficulty of hardship around feeling safe, stable, at ease and at peace in the area of intimacy and relationships. This can show up as being stuck in a pattern of sabotaging relationships ,…
BREAKING CODEPENDENCY When it comes to relationships… what a profound and empowering time we live in . With the internet ,abundance of information and resources we now have the power to become deeply integrated in ourselves. We have the power and choice to do the work and become whole in ourselves so we can attract…
Welcome to the third edition of Light Post Monthly – the monthly newsletter all about body image, Body Security and inclusivity. In the last issues I laid out the 5 Principles of Body Security. This month, we’re going to discuss how we can begin to live each of the 5 principles as part of a…
If you’ve ever seen two ant colonies waging a turf war, or a spider valiantly combating a wasp, you’ll know that size is utterly relative. Those little beings, tiny by our standards, fight as valiantly as we would to protect their lives and livelihoods. On the other end of the spectrum, the massive redwoods stand…
What is Spiritual Therapy? It all begins with a feeling of being ready to change and welcome new possibilities. Maybe you want to get to the bottom of why you end up unhealthy relationships or a part of you feels unhappy and unfulfilled. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more but you…
The answer is two-fold. Well, actually, it has layers. If one looks at life as a series of lessons to be learned, the outcome of situations will determine either a success or a failure. This person’s dreams, healthy relationships and goals may seem unattainable. I view life as a journey. journeys are adventures and opportunities…
We often hear people say that this moment is their time to shine, but what does that mean? In order to shine, you must acknowledge the light within you. Your light does not have to be blinding; however, as you continue to move into your passions and dreams, your light will grow. Never let anyone…
Working with children and adolescents I have had many parents ask about 504 plans and Individual Educational Plans (IEP). Parents tend to focus on the assistance their child may need in elementary or high school due to a learning disability or mental health issues. Working over 20 years as a psychotherapist, what I have observed…
In my work and life, I encounter a lot of people, and the richness and complexity of the individual experience constantly fascinates me. People are just so, so different. Therapy often brings up emotions, and the way clients feel and express emotions is extraordinarily varied. This interests me because popular research shows (Dael et al.,…
It is tempting to look for that silver bullet when we are faced with complicated challenges in life but the answer is rarely one-dimensional. We are complex human beings with multiple dimensions that are interdependent of each other. Our psychological, emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual dimensions work as one whole system – what impacts one…