New Year’s Blank Slate
The season of winter is a time to be quiet, introspective, and evaluative. It is a time to let your soul rest as it prepares for the new year. We have just passed the winter solstice – an opportunity to … Continued
Self-care to feed your soul
When last did you practice the ritual of self- care? What does self-care mean to you? To some is might be making time to meditate or do some yoga. To others it could be taking time to be quiet and … Continued
Rituals, Traditions and Choosing YOU!
This is the time of year that is cemented in rituals and traditions. Some we do because we love to, others have become a habit. We spend countless hours preparing for the occasion, sometimes to the point that when it … Continued
Holistic Psychotherapy
“ Holistic Psychotherapy, for me is providing clients an ego supportive positive psychology approach that includes safe touch, Reiki and energy somatic experiencing, hatha yoga, meditation, Breathing exercises, visualization, guided imagery, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and spirituality, as the need arises, … Continued
God, Spirituality and healing
There is a lot of God and mention of Spirit in my memoir. Must one believe in God or belong to a particular faith in order to heal? Absolutely not. What is important is to believe in someone or something … Continued
Healing – Part 2
Where does one begin their healing journey? By the time you are asking where to begin your healing journey, know that you have already begun. Know that there is no right place or time to embark on your healing journey. … Continued
There is No Immunity
How does being an immigrant influence the potential of being sexually abused? I believe there is no direct correlation between being an immigrant and being sexually abused. Unfortunately, sexual abuse and violence is an epidemic across the globe. In the … Continued
Helping a loved one
How should you respond if you hear that a friend or family member has been abused? Becoming aware of the fact that someone you love has been abused can be very difficult. The most important thing is to make sure … Continued
Flashbacks
I often see, hear and feel like I am back at the scene of the sexual abuse. How do I get rid of these visions? These visions are often referred to as Flashbacks; “sudden and disturbing vivid memories of events … Continued
Disclosure
Many friends and family believe that I should not talk about my childhood sexual abuse. They say it has been too long since it took place. They suggest I think about how it would affect my family. Should I or … Continued