Many spiritual tradition caution against judgement. It is certainly not consistent with being loving, much less unconditionally loving. In a way it suggests that we know what something or someone should be or do—and we never have the whole context of what God’s plan is or what anyone else’s process and evolution is. Judgement goes beyond evaluation in […]
Learning that your partner has cheated on you can bring out your deepest pain. It hits in waves of emotions – anger, betrayal, confusion, shame, and sadness. Just as in any difficult situation, you will process your feelings. The healing process gets confusing as your emotions bounce around, trying to find peace and clarity. As […]
Are you struggling? “Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afriad to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, or can’t do […]
Life and Truth Lessons with SAGENEL © The Birthday Edition. 1) Respect is not Age Bound, It’s Human Bound. 2) If foolishness abides in a place, it’s probably because there is an Opportunity for God’s Wisdom to be shown through you. Don’t lose that Opportunity. 3) Many Christians still miss the point of what Jesus […]
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 […]
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 […]
When our body and system feel safe, our consciousness will naturally begin to find its way towards greater coherence. This is because we are naturally inclined towards health, growth, and integration towards greater complexity and coherence. The meeting between therapist and client can initiate a healing process just through the energetic contact that creates safety […]
When I’m particularly overwhelmed or drowning in negative emotions, I close my eyes, take a deep breath and remind myself that life is like an ocean. Like the ocean, life is a vast, mysterious, unpredictable force much bigger than any one person. Sometimes it’s beautiful and freeing and joyous. Other times, it’s terrifying and rough […]
Savor Gratitude– This is a practice of mindful gratitude. Embrace at the moment and take note of the appreciation of something- take a moment to pause and breathe into it. You will experience the expansion of your heart opening, your taking in more oxygen, and the cellular structure of your being will resonate. You will […]
Hi Everyone and Happy 2021! After the last year we have had, I am sure you all have made some resolutions to start this year off different. You feel ready to make some lasting changes for yourself and your life. I have created this guide to offer you some tips on how to make those […]
