Charles Duhigg explains the science of habits in this exploration of how he broke his cookie habit. To see the short video he did on the subject click on this link. He also wrote a book on the subject The Power of Habit. We’ll be looking at how we get into traumatic cycles, traumatic patterns [...]
One of the readers of this blog, Amy Murphy, took this incredible photo, entered it into the Boston Flower and Garden Show and won a Ribbon. How exciting! Definitely a moment to celebrate. To read Amy’s blog Of Gardens click here.
Some things are easy to figure out. We know when we get a new gadget how to put the batteries in. We have the basics on how to do a lot of things on the computer. We no longer need instructions on how to get out of the chair and walk around.
But when it comes to our lives it doesn’t always feel that easy. Certainly isn’t that simple. Things don’t always make sense. We’re confused by how people respond to us.
The Becoming Safely Embodied Skills are one way to have an instruction manual.
The Becoming Safely Embodied Skills Course has step by step tools to untangle the distress of life to begin freeing up the distortions and turmoil that are the result of a complicated life history. These skills have been honed over many years and are now used by people throughout the world.
Drawing on her study of multiple traditions and lineages—from ancient yoga practices to current neuroscientific research on yoga benefits and contraindications—Amy Weintraub presents a compendium of guided exercises for healing.
for those who love Deb Koffman’s work here’s something not to miss! click here to go to Deb’s website
This guest blog is written by Ande, a dance therapist in Florida. Her willingness to be open and transparent is part of her healing and by extension what she offers to those she works with. A bittersweetness bubbles up from my bones as I dive deeply into my own journey of hiddenness. I [...]
(photo I took in Pompeii of an angel frescoed into eternity) One of the people in the Embodied Practices sent me the following note and wasn’t sure that it was “suitable for the blog.” After reading it I was certain it was! I found her experience to be moving and compelling. With her permission I [...]
“Deirdre, this note is long overdue… Every month I wait for your email feeling reassured by your words and supported by the practices you provide. I learn and practice something every month that makes a difference as I live each and every day. It’s an incredible guide.” ~ K.( Australia) It’s those kinds of [...]
Coming in Massachusetts March 29-30, 2012 I’ll be presenting a workshop on “Loving Our Broken Hearts.” For more information see the NASW website. Robert Karen wrote that attachment is “a theory of love and love’s central place in human life.” Using the current information on attachment and shame, this workshop will explore the newest generation [...]