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There comes a time in therapy when we may start addressing shadow work head on. This article explains the what’s and why’s and how’s of that. First, what is shadow? To explain this, I will first step into ego state work, often referred to broadly as parts work, including approaches such as Internal Family Systems…

Introduction I am now certified in hypnotherapy, so I figured it’s a good time to write an article about it. This article will mainly focus on how I currently integrate hypnotherapy into my practice with clients in a therapy setting. As a somatic based therapist, I do not offer talk therapy, but instead offer somatic…

When I’m feeling down, in a funk, unmotivated, snippy, negative, alone, nothing is right, I have found that pausing and expressing gratitude never fails to shift my mood. And it’s so easy. Anyone can do it. It only takes a minute. And then, boom, my perspective has shifted, my energy feels lighter, solutions seem clearer,…

Randomly. Out of the blue. Out of nowhere. Suddenly. Spontaneously. When I hear a client use one of these words or phrases I have us pause and reflect. Did that just happen randomly? I don’t believe so. When things occur out of the blue in our lives, I believe it is evidence of one of…

What to focus on when we’re going through a transition or just coming out of one, to help yourself get un-slumped? These are times of change. Times of loss. These experiences change us. We’re different now and we’re not even sure how we’ve changed yet. Often during these times it’s hard to know what to…

Jealousy. It’s kind of an ugly word. It doesn’t feel good to say or read. There’s something about that word that just feels sticky, in a bad way. Yuck! Get it off me! And yet, occasionally, or more frequently, we feel it. Jealousy. Your friend tells you about a recent trip and how much fun…

The true measure of success Most of my life I have been reaching out. Reaching out for direction, answers, approval, and clarity. I’m not sure how I learned this and why I kept doing it even when it didn’t yield the results I hoped for. But that’s what I did. I even went as far…

Healing using Internal Family Systems This article may seem like it’s about parenting skills because the example used is a parent/child interaction. However, the real point of this article is to remind us of how precious we are, how full of joy we are meant to be, how we are deserving of love and deserving…

Embracing Life Transitions as Pathways to Growth and Fulfillment As a therapist I often engage in conversations regarding people’s goals. The goals are always unique to everyone; however, they have a common theme, and in the beginning, they go something like this: “I want my life to be without problems.” A life without problems can…