LCSW, CAP, C-IAYT, 500RYT, LFYT
Psychotherapist, Certified Trauma and Yoga Therapist, Author, Speaker
If you wonder why you are attracted to or react to certain personality types, here is an article that came my attention. See if this relates to you…be curious…Dr. Kathy The Hidden Cost of Unhealed Childhood Trauma: Why We Seek Approval from Difficult People We’ve all experienced challenging relationships. A toxic partner, a demanding boss, […]
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or just want someone to talk to, finding the best therapist for you can make a big difference. Here’s a simple guide to help you find the right professional. 1. What’s going on? Start […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you ever think that we would think that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could fill the demand for the “shortage of therapists?” Did you know there was a shortage? On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, CBS ran a segment on 60 Minutes reporting this and implied we can replace live mental health therapy with Artificial Intelligence. This […]
