I never imagined I would be blogging on this topic. A decade ago, as co-founder of the Online Therapy Institute, I had written about mental health and the use of technology during disasters. That was post-Katrina. I knew then that the internet would be a powerful tool during such trying times. But I could not… [Read More]
Transformation Life Coach- The New Buzz!
Becoming a Certified Transformation Life Coach is apparently the new rage and I just became one. Although from the 15-hour training I went through, I believe I was already doing this, even when I was a psychotherapist. Professional Development As a coach and coach educator I am always involved in some sort of professional development…. [Read More]
Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor
Did you know that the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) offers a certification in Clinical Supervision? The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential is a national certification demonstrating competency and experience as a clinical supervisor. Many states endorse or require the ACS as a standard… [Read More]
Intuitive Aromatherapy
As an Intuitive, I use essential oils in my work and life. I incorporate the oils into my wellness lifestyle for physical, emotional and spiritual balance and I use the oils as a divination tool when working with others. I have always been intuitive but when I learned about essential oils and started using them… [Read More]
No more air travel for me. I am done.
And not for the usual reasons you might hear about these days- such as crowded security lines at airports, uncomfortable seating on the plane, delayed takeoffs and landings. That is certainly enough to make the average traveler weary. But no, my reason is very different. I have primary lymphedema and plane travel is about the… [Read More]
Has your therapist or coach done their own work?
How does one decide how to choose a therapist or a coach? My own experience as a client is what motivated me to become a psychotherapist. I was in my 20’s and desperately seeking answers. And I got those answers over the course of several years. With guidance I peeled back the layers until I… [Read More]
On being called out as a con and a charlatan
I recently commented on a blog post about the wellness industry. I do that a lot because, well, I guess one might say I am part of that industry since I am a wellness coach, a wellness coach educator, an aromatherapist and a practitioner of other complementary and alternative modalities. I got called out. I… [Read More]
Got inflammation? Try this soup! Seriously.
You have heard of the anti-inflammatory diet, or perhaps you have read articles about what foods in particular are good at reducing inflammation. Each list is different. Some lists include tomatoes, some lists don’t. My personal preference is to avoid nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers) because they can be inflammatory for those of us… [Read More]
