When relationship conflicts arise we become troubled & preoccupied. It can be painful. The stress can creep into and permeate other aspects of our day to day existence. With a problem that doesn’t seem to have an immediate or obvious solution, we can begin to feel helpless and hopeless—like there’s no solution.
And yet, there probably [...]

In the beginning each of us was birthed into existence at the tribal level. So much so that our very survival was dependent on caretaking from others. Our story in adulthood is something quite different. In fact, sometimes our very survival can depend upon our ability to be independent and withstand separation from significant others.
Now [...]

One thing that is true about the current economic situation is that there will be people who will find opportunity in it. Some will actually create wealth while others will flounder. If you are inspired and in action, making the most of the opportunity that is presenting itself to you to create more wealth in [...]

A common theme in the minds of people trying to unhook themselves from the tentacles of substance abuse is the attainment of a trouble-free existence. Of course, no such world exists.
It’s neither naivete nor stupidity that has people dancing with illusion. It’s just that without the skillful means to navigate the inevitable obstacles that occur [...]

The intuitive knowing self is a tremendous source of personal empowerment for people who are able to easily access and trust that aspect of their being. Unfortunately the process of turning away from our intuition often begins in early childhood as we undergo the conditioning of the social self.
And while we readily acknowledge a [...]

Psychotherapy has favored language as the medium of communication. Words are the psychotherapist’s stock-in-trade. A route less travelled in the typical psychotherapy hour however is the world of inner imagery. Here lies the true power of the mind.
This power can be tapped through bringing focused attention on the mind’s mental imagery. Expanding important dreams into [...]

Keeping a gratitude journal can serve a truly useful purpose when the blues hit. By remembering to be grateful everyday and taking a few minutes to jot down 4 or 5 things every evening that you’ve appreciated during the day you will have a reserve store of ‘goodies’ to draw from in times when you’re [...]