If you–or someone you care about–is struggling with the heartache of loss (family, friend, pet, job or health), then you’ll love this proven system to recover heart’s ease: hope, peace, gratitude and eventually a return to joy. This “Healing Heartache” support group is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Trauma
Holidays can be difficult–that empty seat at the table is a reminder of loss. Additionally, we remember past holidays and grieve not only loved ones who’ve died or left us, but lost homes, lost careers, lost health, dreams-never-fulfilled. We each respond … Continue reading
Many of you know that I had a total hip replacement mid-August. Well, what a learning experience surgery and recovery has been! I’d like to share what this experience is teaching me. I didn’t know the unbelievable value of company … Continue reading
Until I read “Coconut Ketones: A New Approach to Alcoholism” by Bruce Fife, N.D. in December’s Well Being Journal, I had no idea that the craving for alcohol was not only emotional (a coping mechanism for daily and sometimes deep … Continue reading
I live in temperate Oregon but, as in much of the country, we’re having a snow storm. Luli, my Samoyed, owns me but today I decided that since the big white fluffy dogs from Siberia are work dogs, I would … Continue reading
In this culture, we have not been particularly aware that our current distresses might be linked to our past distresses–especially childhood trauma. But as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) energy tapping practitioner, I was trained to pay special attention to … Continue reading
On November 11th we remember veterans and our hearts ache for them. Some never made it home–and we still grieve. For others, “the war is over, but their battles never end.” You and I personally know veterans who daily carry … Continue reading
Did you know that 25-30% of American women have been neglected or abused in childhood—emotionally, physically or sexually? We are so vulnerable in childhood. Even seemingly minor abuse gets stored in the mind-body-energy system. And these early messages can set … Continue reading
Case Story: A teenager witnesses a murder—and twenty years later finds relief in one EFT session. Do you (or someone you love) still have flashbacks, nightmares or chronic pain from an auto accident, rape, house invasion or other traumatic event … Continue reading