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"Multi" is my favorite color and I (DC) love to mix ideas. People are complicated systems, so only one view of our problems leaves out many dimensions that could help speed relief. This is why I work closely with Tracy Maxfield, a neuromuscular therapist, energy worker, and dancer. Tracy and I combine concepts once thought to be separate: neuromuscular therapy and family systems, dance and attachment processes, therapeutic movement and EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy. We learn from each other's very different approaches and our clients benefit. Blending multiple elements in therapy allows us to address a person's distress from the perspective of the body, its sensation and pain - and the less visible aspects of emotion, story, and thought.
Moving from Religious Trauma into Soul Healing, Part IV: Diverse Friendships
Friends Who are Different and a Little Bit Scary Make Us Grow Unexpected friendship teaches us, like nothing else. When I arrived at Texas Woman's University in 1990, I found myself immersed in growth and diversity. I suddenly had gay and lesbian friends, after...
Episode 9: Interview with Tracey Maxfield
Tracy Maxfield, MFA, SRA, NKT, NMT, LEAD IT bio: https://www.inbalancenmt.net/biography Tracy Maxfield is a Neuro Kinetic Therapist working in Springfield, MO. He treats patients with pain using different forms of hands on work and movement to help hea
Moving from Religious Trauma into Soul Healing, Part III: Beauty
Never lose an opportunity of seeing something beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Beauty is the basis of my spiritual discovery process. I found the Anglican church on a trip to England, back in '07, a time of big transition....
Moving from Religious Trauma into Soul Healing, Part II: Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation trains our minds to focus on the present moment, to be aware of our thoughts and feelings, and to observe our whole experience in a mindful way. It's any practice that fosters mindfulness. I've practiced daily meditation for the...
Moving from Religious Trauma into Soul Healing, Part I
How do we turn religious trauma into deep emotional healing? Religious trauma happens most often in movements that are fundamentalist in nature - or, "Strong Religion." In my practice, I see adults who grew up scared of sinning and going to hell or disappointing God...
Episode 8: Interview with Matt Richardson of Resonate
Dating back thousands of years drumming has been used as natural medicine to connect, heal and enliven individuals and communities! During this episode we hear from Matt Richardson, owner of Resonate. He shares about the amazing healing power of drumming
Every Therapist Needs a Tribe
How do you do it? . . . . . . People often say. How can a therapist sit with people who are in pain, hour after hour, day after day, and concentrate on how to help them feel better, while keeping themselves balanced? I usually say, "Tons of self care." And that's...
Episode 7: How Movement Heals our Body and Mind
How Movement Heals the Body and Our Mind Personal discussion on what movement means to each of us. Experiences and worries of shame and humiliation while moving during childhood and beyond. How our culture views exercise and movement.
Episode 6: Beyond Positive Thinking Part 2
What is it we really want? What barriers are standing in our way of getting what we want? How do we move past these barriers? Positive vs. Negative Beliefs Negative beliefs from trauma, personal examples Using positive thoughts to move towards what we ...
Parenting Lesson #5093: Less is More and Letting Go
Mindful Parenting of Teens = Letting Go If you have a child over the age of ten, you may already know this. So good for you. My friends with much older kids told me this years ago and I didn't want to hear it. Parenting of adolescents...
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