Following are a sampling of the many articles which may be enjoyed in my Defy Gravity course.
Deeper Dive…
How do we heal? Even in the 60+ years I’ve been alive, so much has changed in our understanding of what “wellness” really means. As the daughter of a psychiatrist, an activist promoting healthier communities for almost all my adult life, a volunteer in grassroots organizations protecting the victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and… Continue Reading Deeper Dive…
The Power of Embodiment to Heal the Mind
Here are several articles I’ve written over the years that will help you to understand why somatic work is crucial to emotional healing, and a clear and rational mind. Enjoy!
Forgiveness, Ideally: the 7 steps
I discovered when studying Attachment Theory that forgiveness is one of the most important steps in a dance that occurs naturally in those with a secure relationship, and can be taught to others… giving them the hope of a relationship that is dependable. If well-choreographed, it could actually lead to enhanced trust, and the deepening… Continue Reading Forgiveness, Ideally: the 7 steps
Surviving the Emotionally Immature Parent: Individual Coaching Package
I was born to two Adulting 101 dropouts! I know what it’s like not to be seen. To be invisible. Mom: “Make me feel better about myself”. Dad: “Who’d you say you were again?”. I was becoming a person that didn’t match the ideal child of my educator mother and psychiatrist (yup!) father…and so instead,… Continue Reading Surviving the Emotionally Immature Parent: Individual Coaching Package
Stop Numbing Out! How to move from wasting your time to enriching your life
Ok, I get it. Work is unfulfilling, exhausting, or all-consuming. All you want at the end of the day is go home, plop in front of your favorite electronic device, and lose yourself in binge-watching or scrolling. If a friend were to ask you how you’re feeling, and you chose to be honest, you’d probably… Continue Reading Stop Numbing Out! How to move from wasting your time to enriching your life
Stress 101: Aromatherapy
The smell of baked bread. The scent of fresh oranges. The aroma of roses. We might be passing a bakery, slicing citrus in the kitchen, or strolling in a garden. When we take a moment to breath deeply, we can feel the pleasure, even a sense of ease, in our bodies. You may even take… Continue Reading Stress 101: Aromatherapy
Change is Hard: On BLM and the Pandemic
Change is hard. Big change is really hard. We’ve had an onslaught of big change recently, and many of us are reeling. First, Covid hit, and we had to adjust to social distancing. Masks. Lost jobs. Lost opportunities for education, at least temporarily, though how temporarily is anyone’s guess. Isolation. Or having to live in… Continue Reading Change is Hard: On BLM and the Pandemic
Got the Covid Blues? Why Motivation is Particularly Hard Now
You’re in your first few months. So give yourself a break. Self-motivation isn’t easy. What is easy is listening to your depressed brain, which tells you you shouldn’t move. Continue Reading Got the Covid Blues? Why Motivation is Particularly Hard Now
Covid 19 changes (Corona Virus 19)
First, don’t panic. We humans have been here before, many times throughout our history. And yes, temporarily, we’ll have to do without some items. But the vast majority of us will pull through. Here are some changes I’m making in my practice that are intended to help with this: I’m still seeing clients who feel… Continue Reading Covid 19 changes (Corona Virus 19)