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 do not paint or sculpt. I sometimes sing, but mostly my creativity comes out in my writing. In chapter 10 Beckman offers… [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]
30-hour Reiki Course for Counseling Professionals with CE
Yes- you heard right. Learn Reiki to level III and earn 30 CE in the process! I have taught this course for many years and now the course is approved through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. This course, Using Subtle Energies for Recovery and Renewal includes Reiki training so read on and consider a… [Read More]
Aromatherapy as an Intervention in Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapists and other mental health practitioners are constantly seeking new interventions to supplement traditional talk therapy techniques of old. Traditional methods of psychotherapy include the incorporation of various counseling theories, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential and psychodynamic approaches. These researched and steadfast theories of the field are taught in major mental health… [Read More]
Are you a Board Certified Coach? Need Continuing Education?
If you are a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), you are required to obtain 70 continuing education hours every 5 years. I offer Transformative Coach Training Series that qualifies as the initial required training to obtain the BCC but the series is also approved by CCE to fulfill your… [Read More]
Intuitive and Psychospiritual Coach Training Program
If you are looking for solid coach training that offers intuitive and psychospiritual components, my Transformative Coach Training Series may be a good fit. And if you are looking for a reputable coaching credential, my training satisfies the educational component of two coach certifications. Coach Certification First, the training qualifies toward the Board Certified Coach… [Read More]
Masking is my future. It’s not what you think.
For me, a mask is more than a representation of the pandemic. Masking is my future. April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month so I thought I would spread a bit of awareness about mask-wearing and break the stigma for those of us diagnosed with Sarcoidosis or other immune-compromising illnesses. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in… [Read More]
Sugar cravings making you cray?
Those sugar cravings can be extremely frustrating, especially when you are committed to a wellness lifestyle but sugar still feels like the elephant in the living room. Here are three reasons for those cravings: nutrient deficiency low protein intake dehydration Nutrient Deficiency Cravings can be a sign of nutrient deficiency. Cravings for different flavors or… [Read More]
