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We Are Already Where We Should Be
As human beings we are always tryting to get somewhere. Many of us seek some standard of success that we think will bring happiness of validation from the world. Even those of us involved in the personal
growth and consciousness process still have the idea that we certainly
don't want to be where we are--we're trying to be somewhere better. And
when we get to that place,everything will be right somehow. Yet,
consciousness cannot be found somewhere else; it happens through
becoming aware of wh
Posted by Staff - Kari on February 7, 2010 at 8:09am
We Are Already Where We Should Be
As human beings, we are always trying to get somewhere. Many of us seek some standard of success that we think will bring happiness of validation from the world. Even those of us involved in the personal growth and consciousness process still have the idea that we certainly
don't want to be where we are--we're trying to be somewhere better. And
when we get to that place,everything will be right somehow. Yet,
consciousness cannot be found somewhere else; it happens through
becoming aware of wh
Posted by Staff - Kari on February 6, 2010 at 10:30am
Trust Your Higher Power
I am learning to recognize and accept my higher power. I am learning to trust and r… Continue
Posted by Staff - Kari on February 3, 2010 at 12:59pm
Find Your Own Rhythm
Make a list of priorities and the amount of time each takes. Tak… Continue
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 26, 2010 at 12:19pm
Discipline Can Support Fun
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 20, 2010 at 2:17pm
Spontaneity
Our culture generally values structure, planning and discipline over spontaneity. Spontaneity is equated with childhood. Even as children, many of us were forced to control our spontaneity. Certainly as adults we were expected to behave in a relational, contained manner. So most of us have los… Continue
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 17, 2010 at 8:43am
Live with Passion
How can we create a world of fulfillment and joy unless we begin to live so in each moment?
As I let go of "shoulds" and the feeling of guilt, I do what brings me joy.
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 16, 2010 at 8:50pm
Life Is An Exploratiion
If some of the things you try don't work, just let them go. Don't think that if you… Continue
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 14, 2010 at 8:28am
We Each Have a Direct Line To The Truth
My intuition is guiding me through life.
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 13, 2010 at 9:31am
Life Is Simple
I am open to receiving whatever comes my way today.
Posted by Staff - Kari on January 12, 2010 at 10:06am
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Multiple losses at Christmas
This past year we have had multiple losses leading up to Christmas making is difficult for our family to even want to celebrate, but we know its important for the kids. Does anyone know of any ways t…
Started by Staff - Kari in Grief and Loss Jan 2.
Toilet Training at 4? Christmas made it worse???
A friend has a 4 year old daughter she is trying to toilet train without much success. She has two older brothers and they caught on right way and at 2 and 1/2 were dry all day and night. Any suggest…
Started by Staff - Kari in Parenting Jan 2.
To think about...
The Playful Child: The playful child is the part of us that knows how to have fun. It loves to play and laugh and is always on the lookout for ways to have a good time. Some adults have managed to s…
Started by Staff - Kari in General Discussion Dec. 31, 2009.
Is your boss a bully?
How would you handle this situation? "Help. My boss is a bully. He controls through anger. He has had a revolving door of admins, and the only reason I've lasted so long is because I know to keep my…
Started by Staff - Kari in Relationships May. 14, 2009.
Recommended reading on depression
Here is a link to recommended reading on depression.
Started by Staff - Kari in Depression Feb. 27, 2009.
Introductions - Getting to know each other 5 Replies
Let's get to know one another. Introduce your self to other members here. Add a brief description of yourself and your interests.
Tagged: introductions
Started by Staff - Kari in Introductions. Last reply by Staff - Kari Jan. 23, 2009.
Depression - you can't just "snap out of it." 1 Reply
Depression can happen to anyone. No matter what age you are. No matter where you come from. No matter how hard you try to "snap out of it." According to the newly-released National Comorbidity Study…
Tagged: therapist, depression
Started by Staff - Kari in Depression. Last reply by Evelyn Schmechtig Jan. 16, 2009.
Stress - how do you manage yours? 2 Replies
The stress response is important for survival and adaptation. The stress response, which involves both emotional and physiological changes, is an adaptive response that motivates our behavior so we c…
Tagged: stress
Started by Staff - Kari in Stress. Last reply by Staff - Kari Jan. 13, 2009.
Eating disorders - an epidemic in this country
Information on eating disorders, binge eating and purging, anorexia and bulimia
Tagged: bulimia, anorexia, laxatives, purging, disorders
Started by Staff - Kari in Eating Disorders Jan. 12, 2009.
Anxiety - how does it affect you?
Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. These disorders fill people's lives with anxiety and fear that can be overwhelming. Effective tre…
Tagged: social, shy, nervous, phobias, disorders
Started by Staff - Kari in Anxiety-Panic Jan. 12, 2009.
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Are you S.A.D.
By: Jody Miller Seasonal Affective disorder or “Winter Blues” is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter. So if you notice you are extra sluggish, anti-social, super hungry, down and moody and it happens to be January or so…don’t be too hard on yourself! That feeling to [...]
Falling in Love
By: Lynn A. Vice, Psy.D “Life is so short, so fast the lone hours fly, We ought to be together, you and I.” – Henry Alford With Valentine’s Day approaching, our thoughts naturally turn to romance and love. Cupid’s arrows are about to fly and most everyone secretly hopes that an arrow will strike them. We are [...]
Why Karen Could Not Lose Weight
By: Mrs. Patricia Rotsztain Frost, LMHC, MS, CH Karen was a 46 year old overweight woman. She had been overweight for as long as she could remember. She had read every diet book and tried every diet in the market for decades with no result. South Beach, Atkins, Jenny Craig, Vegetarian, Dissociated, Low-carb, macrobiotic…You name it, [...]
A Simple Exercise to Increase Trust in Yourself
By: Dr. Susanne Babbel “We’re never so vulnerable than when we trust someone—but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy.” — Walter Anderson Merriam Webster dictionary defines trust as the “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something” and “one in which confidence is placed.” But unfortunately, trust [...]
Infertility
By: Rachel Thomas, MA, LMFT It’s no secret that men and women cope with stress differently. So when infertility creeps in on a relationship, this is often one of the first true crises that the couple encounters. Infertility is on the rise as more than 5 million people of childbearing age in the United States will [...]
The Emotional Journey of Cancer and How to Develop a Cancer Survival Kit
By: Amie J Harris, MSW, LCSW, CT The Emotional Journey of Cancer For a patient and their family the experience of dealing with cancer is like riding a roller-coaster. First, the difference between the two is that riding a roller-coaster is a choice; and secondly the expectations of the ride are predictable. The psychological effects of cancer [...]
MIDDLE AGED BABY BOOMERS AND ADDICTION
A woman enters my office disheveled, thin, mid forties, with hollow eyes. It is as if the sparkle in her eyes ceased to exist a very long time ago. She tells me she has been drinking and is using methamphetamines. I am not surprised to hear this because lately my practice has been filled with [...]
Recognizing Child Sexual Predators, Protecting Your Children
Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in our society. Many studies have estimated that an alarming 12 to 25% of girls and 8 to 10% of boys experience some form of sexual abuse prior to the age of 18 years. Other studies have suggested that these figures may even be an underestimate and that [...]
NICE Men vs. DRACULAS – Women want DRACULAS, not just NICE men!
I really enjoy working with couples. It’s fulfilling and challenging to help couples make needed changes that bring more connection in their lives. Much of the challenge, however, is that the dynamics within a relationship change as often as sand shifts and takes on new shapes. One of those new shapes is what I hear a [...]
Helping a Loved One Suffering from Depression
Yesterday I saw a woman who was referred to me by her doctor because although her medical tests had come back negative, she was clearly suffering from some kind of physical illness, an illness her doctor had diagnosed as depression. She couldn’t sleep. She couldn’t eat. Her arms and legs ached. Her throat was tight. [...]
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