Have I mentioned yet that I adore kirtan, both personally and in my practice as a psychologist? (I’m betting that I have!) Kirtan is a form of musical meditation coming to us from Eastern traditions such as Hindu and Sikh practices. Kirtan is such fun to sing and chant, and the benefits to us, … [Read more...]
A beautiful piece of writing from Albert Camus to help you through difficult times:
"My dear, In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of … [Read more...]
How to Have Courage
“Don’t lose faith, and don’t lose heart, don’t lose faith, and never surrender.” This morning, as I listened to the words of this simple but inspiring song by Gurudass Singh and Kaur Kalsa, I couldn’t help but think of many of my wonderful therapy and counseling clients and the incredible … [Read more...]
Transgenerational and Intergenerational Trauma from Racism
In the early 2000s, Brent Bezo, a student in the doctoral psychology program at Carleton University in Ottawa, was living with his wife in Ukraine when they began picking up on subtle notes of resentment and skepticism from the native population. In his conversations with the locals, Bezo … [Read more...]
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