When “Inner and Outer” Conflicts Abound… Slow Down and Reach for Peace

I’ve wondered lately why the intensity of “the world at large” appears to be escalating on many levels. And amidst this perceived intensity, it feels like time is zooming forward at “breakneck” speed. Whew—just thinking about this makes me want to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head! Can you relate? …

Compassionately Connecting to One Another

Ever notice how our personal lives sometimes mirror challenges that are happening around us? After all, there is a unifying “thread of life” that connects us with all aspects of nature as well as with one another. So, when worldly relationships and natural disasters rumble around us, it makes sense that we might experience some …

Weathering Life’s Storms

While I was driving on the freeway last week, a car began to cross over into my lane and then—thankfully—the driver spotted my car there at the last minute (my horn honk helped). Then, less than ten minutes later, another “near miss” happened between a couple of cars ahead of me. Whew! As I continued …

Balancing Mind-Body-Emotions for Optimal Health

When I begin working with new clients, I often look for indications of whether they are more comfortable with their power or their vulnerability. I listen for areas in their lives where they describe themselves as powerful “givers” or rescuers and areas in their lives where they appear to feel helpless, overwhelmed, and vulnerable. When …

How Hypnotherapy Addresses Insomnia and Procrastination

New clients are often amused when they enter my office and catch sight of the tan leather tool belt that is slung over the back of a chair. In each pocket of this leather tool belt is a card naming the different “Life Tools” that I offer in my private practice. Sometimes, a hammer can …

Emotional Intimacy: Connecting Beneath Our Protective Masks

An uneasy flutter in the chest, shallow breathing, churning in the stomach, forehead tension, a tight jaw, and a strong urge to flee… You may think these symptoms describe an anxious person who is about to speak to hundreds of people sitting in a packed auditorium. Since public speaking is a widespread fear, the symptoms …

“Lighten Up” & Move Forward—Mind, Body, Spirit

As an artist and a creative Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’m a fan of the philosophy that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” For this reason, various visuals (2 and 3 dimensional) are some of my favorite teaching tools. For example, when working with clients who are seeking stress management help, I offer an illustrative symbol …

Manage Your Holiday Stress—From the Inside Out

When you think back to the most meaningful moments that you experienced during last year’s holidays, what comes to mind? Were you giving or receiving? Maybe you shared a rich conversation with someone, and you felt understood and loved afterward. Or, maybe you received a warm feeling in your heart after giving (or donating) your …

Is Passivity Holding You Hostage?

Wisdom and life lessons are often delivered to us in unexpected ways…via various messengers. And, sometimes we feel sideswiped by a life lesson. Can you relate? I sure can. During other times in our lives, we may receive messages that are delivered in the form of “gentle nudges.” The question is…do you stop and listen …

What Drives the Monkey on Your Back?

Okay, so you’re ready to head home after one of the following nerve-racking experiences: a job interview, an important sales presentation, or a first date. As soon as you close the car door, start the ignition, and drive away—the internal tirade begins. That’s when the voice inside your head gives a play-by-play account (often in …

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