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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Stay Calm When Stress or Emotions are Overwhelming: A Quick Mindfulness Trick by Rose Rigole
Overwhelming emotions, such as anger, fear, sadness, worry, stress, and regret, can be debilitating. The more we feel, the fewer resources we seem to have to get back to our centered self. Our natural reaction is usually to try to … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Anxiety, counseling, Depression, Grief and Loss, Meditation, Stress
Tagged anger management, anxiety, emotions, meditation, mindfulness, sadness, stress
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Accessing the Wise by Nancy DeVore | wisdom
Where is wisdom? You might shake your head at someone’s poor decision-making and say, “Where’s the wisdom in that?” Society is great at showing us our mistakes and pointing them out. As part of the human race we often follow … Continue reading
Posted in counseling
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Myth and Personal development/ The story Eros and Psyche in Depth Psychology
I have read the myth of “Eros and Psyche” before, but never related it deeply to my own inner quest for wholeness as a woman, or as Jung puts it,”the process of individuation”. The stories about heroine journeys, reminds me … Continue reading
Posted in counseling
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On the Art of Mystical Poetry
Martin Heidegger in his book “Poetry, Language, thought” addresses the purpose of the poet, as well as the unique notion of “the thinker as poet”. In this book, Heidegger argues about the role of the artist in late modernity. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in counseling
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Stop Playing and Start Communicating by Rose Rigole | relationship
I have frequently called the beginning stages of a relationship the Ouija board effect, where slight moves from either member of the couple can move the other member in that same direction (e.g., toward or away from the relationship), which … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Communication, counseling, Life Coaching, Relationship Info
Tagged communication, courage, differentiation, relationships, support, unconscious
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What to Say to Someone Who's Grieving: Guidelines & Cautions | grief
What do we say to someone who has just lost a loved one? This is a question that can leave us feeling powerless in the face of another’s grief. In our society, there seems to be a taboo about discussing … Continue reading
The Butterfly Story: A lesson about anxiety and parenting by Dr. Renee Miller
Who would have ever thought that such a profound lesson about anxiety, parenting, and the “wiggling” phase of growth could be learned from watching butterflies? That is exactly what happened to me…here is my story: About ten years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Teens
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Love is not a feeling...it is ACTION by Dr. Renee Miller
How active is your love toward your partner? People often mistake the word “LOVE” for a feeling. I often hear couples in distress say things like, “I am not in love with him/her anymore…I just don’t feel it.” When I … Continue reading
A Different Approach to Treating Depression by Dr. Renee Miller
People who struggle with depression often report feelings of deep sadness or frustration that they can’t seem to shake. These feelings can include feeling worthless, overwhelming guilt, crying “for no apparent reason,” lack of pleasure in things, situations, etc., that … Continue reading