1) The most important piece about counseling is not the technique. The most important part is the relationship and the trust. You’re better off with a therapist that you like and trust than a therapist who may have a lot of book knowledge: years of research indicate that “factors such as empathy, warmth, and the…
In preparing to teach a meditation retreat this weekend, I’ve spent the early part of this week thinking of my top 10 favorite pieces of advice about meditation that I’ve come across over the years. Here they are. May it be of benefit! Understand that meditation is not about “not thinking,” but about coming back…
In 2010, Rob Delaney, comedian, posted a blog post called “On Depression & Getting Help.” A few days ago, the link came up on Twitter, and not having read it, I did. So worth it. Two things that I love about this: first, that he tells his story – because of the stigma that mental…
The Recovering Body: Physical and Spiritual Fitness for Living Clean and Sober by Jennifer MatesaMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWho knew that a non-fiction book on recovery from addictions could be interesting enough to be a page turner, helpful enough for me to recommend to many of my clients (I’m a psychotherapist in private practice),…