Resistance as a Protective Mechanism – Part 1
When we were young, many of us learned that certain emotions are bad or wrong to feel or express. For instance, if we expressed naturally arising emotions such as frustration,
READ MOREThe ‘Please’ Response to Threat: A Social Engagement System Survival Strategy
Sometimes I have a hard time dealing with anger. This is true both when it arises in myself and when it arises in others. Things are definitely improving on this
READ MOREThe Insufferably Cheerful Server
A few weeks ago, I was at one of those restaurants where you order at the register and they buzz you when your meal is ready. The guy at the
READ MOREThe Self-Help Trap: The Illusion of Choice
I’m guessing many of you have been around the block in the self-help world. We self-help junkies can be easily identified. We are the “sensitive” ones, the hippies, healers, light-workers,
READ MOREExtra Crazy
A few weeks ago, I completely lost it. As one of my favorite integral psychologists (Dr. Keith Witt) would say: I went “extra crazy.” I take some comfort in the
READ MOREHealing the Brokenness
Tuesday of last week was one of my favorite days of the year: Global Oneness Day. Every year, October 24th is a day dedicated to celebrating the underlying reality of
READ MOREThe Ultimate Resource
Last week I had the honor of assisting the first module of a biodynamic craniosacral training here in Colorado. I love the first module. Every time I come out of
READ MOREDown the Rabbit Hole
Lately, I’ve taken a tumble down the rabbit hole of trauma and trauma therapy. To say I’ve been humbled is a bit of an understatement. It has been an eye-opening
READ MOREWhat Is Healing?
One of the most profound and transformative questions I have ever asked in my life is, “What is healing?” I’m still asking the question. For me, the answer is continually unfolding into
READ MOREEntering the Unknown
Many of us (maybe even most) are quite terrified of the unknown. Perhaps this fear has to do with a feeling of being out of control. After all, we have
READ MOREHealing Through Conditions
When I am working with clients, they often have particular conditions or issues they are facing which they would like resolved. I know that my clients have the full capacity
READ MOREThe Change We Don’t Want
When it comes to healing, it doesn’t seem obvious that we resist change. After all, we are usually suffering with some sort of condition that we really do want to
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