Professional Counselor & Certified Coach
Professional Counselor & Certified Coach
You’ve probably heard that mindfulness meditation is good for people with ADHD. But many of us, myself included, have an incredibly difficult time sitting still long enough to become proficient. I know, I know, there’s a reason meditation practice is called PRACTICE. Apparently the more you practice, the easier it gets. But sitting meditation is […]
Meditation for ADHD – It’s (Maybe) Not What You Think Read More »
Ah, the first backpacking trip of the season. The weather was perfect. The trail was uncrowded. Metaphors about gear and ADHD strategies floated through my mind like sparks from the campfire. I was never really a tool person. It used to be there wasn’t much I couldn’t repair with duct tape, a kitchen knife, and
What’s In Your Gear Closet? Read More »
Here’s a recent article that describes EMDR from a client’s point of view. It was written during the COVID-19 lockdown and the sessions were held online via video, much like I conduct sessions with my clients. The author, Nathalie Olah, writes: “By the end of each session, the memory I had focused on had gone
Wondering What EMDR is *Really* Like? Read More »
Received a nice testimonial from a client (we’ll call him “Dave”) who recently finished his coaching work with me: “You’ve given me strategies that I can apply immediately in my day to day life – right now, as soon as I hang up. Others I’ve worked with have been more high level and theoretical, and
BBC News (bbc.com) reports a study where nearly a third of 18 year olds had experienced childhood trauma. 25% of them developed symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including insomnia, flashbacks, avoidance, guilt, irritability, impulsivity, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of isolation. The BBC article notes that many people wrongly think PTSD only affects people
Study: PTSD Affects 1 in 13 by the Age of 18 Read More »
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is quite a mouthful to say. More importantly, it’s one of the most extensively researched, efficacious treatments available for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR is believed to work similarly to the processing that occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It helps us process things that are
Now Offering EMDR Therapy Read More »
2018 is shaping up to a big year for continuing education. In February, I completed training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)/Tapping. Then in April, I traveled to Toronto to learn a process called Matrix Reimprinting that extends EFT to sort of reprogram past traumas. In September, I’ll begin a course in Eye Movement Desensitization and
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) / Tapping Read More »
I went to the grocery store on my way home from the gym this morning. I had just started to pay for my groceries when a tattoo on the arm of the man behind me caught my eye. It was a beautiful tattoo, a line of soldiers in silhouette around his bicep. I wondered if
Sometimes ADHD Makes Me Cry Read More »
I recently spent a few days in Miami Beach. One of the highlights of my trip was the service I received at a little street-side café. All I had was a $12 burger and a glass of water. I asked for the burger with no bun (I don’t eat refined carbs) and no onion like
Hold the Bun. You Matter. Read More »
As of today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)! As I’ve written previously, I got my master’s degree in 2015 and have been working under supervision for the past two years in order to meet the requirements for licensure. And now I have it! This is great news for you too: If your health
I got my license!! Which means… Read More »