“Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”-Plato You call your doctor’s office for an appointment, or you receive a message that the appointment needs to be rescheduled. The staff tells you that your doctor has taken ill and will be out of the office indefinitely. They offer you […]
Reprinted with the permission of Rachel Epstein. This month we celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim, which celebrates Jewish people’s survival of the wrath of Haman. In We Are Not Meant to Die. Dr. Jerry explains the significance of Purim and how the actions of the heroine, Queen Esther, exemplify the Ten Cosmic Laws, commonly known as […]
By Dr. Kathy Shafer As a therapist with extensive training in EMDR, Brainspotting, addiction recovery, and yoga therapy, I’ve seen firsthand how many of the traditional therapeutic approaches, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can sometimes miss the pivotal healing moment when it comes to help controlling reactive emotions, deeply held resentments, or resolving trauma. While CBT has its merits and […]
When all else fails—-breathe… The recent hurricanes and multiple tornadoes have caused destruction and disruption to the lives of millions in their path- throughout Florida, South Carolina, and more. Those impacted are still without power, access to Wi-Fi, and drinking water. Some homes were flooded or destroyed, and entire communities are gone. Many people, pets, […]
If you wonder why you are attracted to or react to certain personality types, here is an article that came to my attention. See if this relates to you…be curious…Dr. Kathy The Hidden Cost of Childhood Trauma: Why We Seek Approval from Difficult People We’ve all experienced challenging relationships. A toxic partner, a demanding boss, or a narcissistic […]
I have been working with clients as a psychotherapist for 40 years…. long enough to witness just how difficult insurance companies make it for clients to access benefits for mental health care, not to mention how difficult they make it for providers to be paid for their services. Today I came across the attached article […]
I wanted to reach out to you and give you the information about my 2nd book coming out in November, 2024 called Falling Awake: The FUN(TM) Guide to Integrating EMDR, Brainspotting, and Yoga Nidra for Trauma and Self-Regulation. The ISBN # is 9781839977893. I am attaching the publisher’s (Singing Dragon) announcement as the book is […]
Welcome to the launch of Dr. Kathryn Shafer’s latest literary endeavor, Falling Awake: Embracing Conscious Living in a World of Distractions. As a distinguished scholar and passionate advocate for mindful living, Dr. Shafer brings her extensive expertise and profound insights into this transformative new book. If you’ve ever felt adrift in the chaos of modern […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rErK7tqQFs Understanding Blameshifting: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and How to Respond to This Manipulative Behavior in Relationships and Everyday Interactions. Watch the video.
Since the last blog I wrote about the 60 Minutes AI Therapy segment, it seems that articles on this topic are popping up everywhere. Just this week I read an article by Matthias Barker in Psychotherapy Networker titled “Ready or Not, AI is Here.” The article is so good that I will link it below […]
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