Time sure flies! And it is time for an update. Havana Wellness Studio and Online Therapy Institute, in partnership with The Institute for Life Coach Training have updated the Ethical Framework for the Use of Technology in Coaching. We are introducing the updated framework as a White Paper entitled, Ethical Framework for Technology-delivered Coaching. The… [Read More]
How my autoimmune disorder sparked my intuitive voice
Over the past several years my focus has shifted from traditional and online psychotherapy to complementary modalities including Energy Healing, Aromatherapy and Wellness Coaching. The shift happened as I struggled with my own health issues and I found wellness by embracing alternative methods of healing. As I found my own balance, I realized I no longer wanted… [Read More]
The Healing Power of Avatars and Virtual Worlds
While you may know me as a pixie- the psychotherapist turned woo-woo intuitive, I have great interest in teaching helping professionals, educators and healers about the power of avatars and virtual worlds. For more than a decade I have been studying, writing and teaching about the virtues of virtual worlds and avatars. I have talked… [Read More]
Flowers are a nice gesture! Even virtual flowers…
My efforts at the Online Therapy Institute extend to Second Life. Last fall we moved to a new location- from one island to another- we built a new office and virtual classroom complete with lovely landscaping. We share an island with other people in the helping professions so we feel right at home. While I… [Read More]
Art, Media and Internet Addiction
On the heels of a new study just out about internet addiction, I was asked to contribute an article for a new book on the topic. I was honored that Gretta Louw asked me to write a piece for her book which is a follow-up book to the Controlling_Connectivity durational performance and exhibition: the psychological… [Read More]
Protecting Children from Cyberbullying
Today I ran across a press release that gave some really good tips for parents and I thought I would pass these tips along. Cyberbully Tips for Parents • Keep the computer in a general family area — not in the child’s room — so that you can interact more naturally with your children about… [Read More]
