Archive for January 2017
Mindfulness
A client recently asked me: “What is involved in mindfulness and how do you implement?” “Mindfulness is a state of consciousness…a quality of being,” I said helpfully. My client stared at me blankly. Okay, let me try again. “My favorite definition of mindfulness comes from Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He says…
Read MoreWhy psychotherapy?
Why do I ‘do’ psychotherapy? Sometimes it is a good idea to stop, take a breath and reflect on your life choices and what you have learned and are learning from those choices. During one such moment I found myself musing over the above question. Psychotherapy and counseling are, quite simply, service to others and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Help
January is the Self-Help month!! Many of us make resolutions and statements regarding improving ourselves in different ways. There are times where we experience different situations and we look outwardly for assistance or help; however, there are several things we can do to ensure effective self-help. Most of us wish we could improve certain things…
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