It always takes a bit of time to move through the initial resistance to therapy. For this reason, I offer a three-session start-up...

Most of us try to ignore our emotional pain by stuffing it deep inside our bodies. When we hold in our emotions, body tension becomes habitual and chronic. The repression of emotional pain eventually creates physical pain or illness. To process the emotional pain underlying all hurtful events, we first need to relax so the repressed energy in the "emotional pain body" can discharge. Most of us need to implement a daily relaxation practice to condition our nervous system towa

Controlling Anxiety In the effort to control anxiety and emotional pain, the mind can become enslaved. Once the patterns of obsessive compulsion take hold, they do not let go without a fight, because they seem to be controlling anxiety. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is driven by anxiety, and it's also a faulty way of trying to deal with anxieties: "If I carry out the ritual, maybe my anxiety and emotional pain will leave me alone!" Getting caught in obsessive-compulsive patte

The key to a harmonious relationships is to express ourselves with clarity and honesty while also being aware of the deeper feelings and...

Have you ever wondered why relationships can bring up so much anxiety? Your relationship successes and struggles relate back to how much...

A dedicated period of therapy can support you to understand what bothers you on a deeper level than you might be able to figure out on...

Focusing is a path of self-inquiry that welcomes nuanced experiences that we often overlook. We gently bring awareness to our bodies, where feelings and sensations reside. We allow and befriend whatever we are experiencing in a way that permits the stuck places to loosen …moving us toward greater peace, freedom, and wisdom." ~ John Amodeo, PhD An Emotional Awareness Journal Process Listening to your body for 15 minutes a day can help you become more attuned to your emotions

You might be "putting off" tending to your difficult emotions, hoping they will go away. Yet, when you delay holding a loving presence...

In Emotion Focused Therapy there are six stages of emotional healing. I have tweaked the model to place the need for nervous system...

In emotion-focused therapy, emotional responses can be classified into four general categories: adaptive, maladaptive, reactive, and instrumental. Adaptive (Healthy) Emotional Responses are beneficial emotional responses to life. For example, sadness about a loss, anger in response to a violation, and fear of threat all lead to needed change and powerful action. Sadness is a healthy response when it motivates us to reconnect with someone or something important that is missin