April 3, 2015
Thoughts on success in therapy, in supervision and in training The beauty of training in therapy is the feedback we receive; the evaluations we collect at the end of the training day tell it all. Since engaging in loads of…
January 22, 2015
1. Ask for a volunteer couple. (It works best to have your helpers do this exercise and act like a pursuer/withdrawer). – Have them stand opposite one another, and instruct them not to move so that they stay in one…
November 6, 2014
Parents who spank their children, are scared of bringing their children to therapy, for fear that their therapist will report them for child abuse. This makes me so sad. I have had friends call me before seeing a family therapist,…
August 3, 2014
I am so excited that I will be leaving for South Africa in a week and that I will be promoting EFT for 7 weeks. We will be offering two Hold Me Tight Couples Retreats, one externship and three Core…
November 29, 2013
I recently learned that running a business, is really no different than being in a family. My practice – is my work family. Kim, Alair, Mark and I are committed to one another. We have chosen to work together, and…
November 9, 2013
How Emotionally mature do you consider yourself to be? PROVE IT! Answer these questions: IS THIS TRUE: I notice an emotion when it shows up/ I know when I am feeling something I use my feelings to motivate action I…
November 16, 2009
I witnessed the power of a marital relationship, even though it was a marriage that has been struggling. I was sitting with a husband who had an abusive past. He is not able to cry about it even though he…
July 22, 2009
I got to spend the afternoon with two middle-aged brothers who were reflecting on their childhood. They grew up in a very difficult household and both were affected deeply in their own ways. It was amazing to see the healing…