In 2012, my only child, Christopher, took his own life. He had a brain injury and unremitting, deep depression, for which he refused treatment. I was devastated. Suicide is a growing issue. I am weary of people using the phrase “committed suicide.” The word “committed,” when used as a verb is generally associated with crime or affront i.e. “He committed…
Recently, I was clearing a client I’ll call Jane. She has had a history of sexual issues. Although her first sexual relationship was a positive one she enjoyed, subsequent ones were not. One husband turned out to be a sex addict and gay, and the other was impotent. Not surprisingly, Jane also reported a history of sexual assaults and workplace…
Many of us in the US are functioning constantly with a feeling of overwhelm. I witness it in clients in my practice. I observe it in faces at the grocery store. I hear it in conversations with my friends. I feel it, myself. Nightly news and social media tells us in so many ways that the world is “going to…
If you are not familiar with tapping, please go here first to understand the process. There are two different protocols here, one for fear in the world and one for having too much to do. Choose the appropriate one for your situation. Then, add whatever comes to mind. Trust whatever comes up. At the beginning, be sure to get a…
In October, I lost my longtime companion and beloved kitty, Lotke. I went to Austin Pets Alive and got a four-year-old black kitty, Bella, to join my household. As black cats are chosen least often, they tend to languish in Austin’s no-kill rescue centers. It’s sad, especially since I find them to be really sweet kitties. Of course, when one…
When alone, it is possible to create your own romance. Design a plan for a romantic evening. Think through and obtain the items you might desire to make your evening special. Begin with a sensuous bath. Then add anything on this list and more: Hot chocolate Liquors candles movies – list “P.S. I Love You” sexy nightie music silky bath…