Writing has always been, and remains a fundamental part of my life and my work. Every single day I write. Something. An email, a blog post, a course lesson, a chapter, an article and a book now and again. So I was thrilled to bits when Gay Norton Edelman, writing coach extraordinaire, agreed to be… [Read More]
Ten Reasons Not to EVER Hit Your Kids
I have been opposed to corporal punishment for a very long time. I am opposed both within the family unit and institutionally in schools. In November 1993, early in my career in mental health, I attended the Sixth National Conference to Abolish Corporal Punishment in Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. While there, I met Dr. Adah… [Read More]
Preparing Your Supervisee for Clinical Supervision
The topic I most discuss with supervisors and supervisors in training, is how the supervisor can truly gauge the supervisee’s interactions, skill level and internal processing (my words) of client sessions. In a clinical supervision case consultation, the supervisee comes prepared with a written reflection. Preparing for clinical supervision allows the supervisee to better understand… [Read More]
How to Conduct an Essential Oil Oracle Reading
Have you ever used essential oils as the Oracle? Let me explain. I use Oracle cards. Generally I do a daily card pull or a three-card spread for my clients. I have been using oracle cards for years. But I also use essential oils. Essential oils, oracle cards, tarot- these are all different variations of divination tools…. [Read More]
From Essential Oils to Essential Soul Care
Let’s talk a bit about how all of this got started. When did I know something big was going to shift for me? It was 2013. I was living in New Jersey. I had a psychotherapy private practice and I spent a lot of time traveling the states training colleagues on the topic of online therapy…. [Read More]
Ego vs. Intuition: How to Discern When Guiding Others
As intuitive guides, coaches, and healers, we all receive moments of insight — flashes of knowing, subtle impressions, intuitive “downloads.” Some call them hits, others call them callings (as in the television series Manifest). Whatever name you use, these moments can feel powerful. But the real question is: What do you do with the information?… [Read More]
Inspired and Spirited About the Senses
During my doctoral studies I was required to read Awakening the Creative Spirit: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction by Christine Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman. This book is full of gems. I felt motivated, inspired and spirited about the senses. I do not paint or sculpt. I sometimes sing, but mostly my creativity comes… [Read More]
Were you raised by a narcissistic parent?
First, let’s take a look at your current relationships- intimate partner, spouse, friend, boss. Are there any jarring similarities to either of your parents? Are your relationships smooth or fraught with drama? If drama rules, pay attention to the patterns. Those who have disruptive, dysfunctional relationships often have had disruptive, dysfunctional upbringings. If it seems… [Read More]
