Trauma is a huge issue in our world. Pretty much everybody is carrying some sort of trauma, be it from a bad relationship, an accident, an unhealthy childhood, or something else. The problem is not identifying whether or not people
Intimacy Anorexia
Intimacy is a hugely important part of human life. Intimacy allows us to develop deep connections with other people, and can significantly enhance and propel our relationships forward. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to easily develop intimate relationships with people.
The Empty Chair Technique and Addiction
The Empty Chair technique is a unique method of therapy and coaching that was pioneered by Fritz Perls, the founder of what is known as Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt is the German word which means to form or shape. The term
Shadow Work and Addiction
The name of this particular type of personal work is apt, for shadow work is often dark and unpleasant. However, shadow work should be a particularly important part of everybody’s life. It allows us to shine light on the darker
Somato Emotional Repatterning
Somato Emotional Repatterning is a technique that uses mind-body methods to attempt to identify imbalances in the meridian (or energy flow) system of an individual. These imbalances can cause physical symptoms to arise in the person and can also result
Attachment Issues and Addiction
There’s a lot of debate and research into the different causes of addiction. None of them are any more or less legitimate than others, but all should be given equal credence so they can be addressed and understood properly. Underlying
Sexual Dependency – Addiction to Sex, Romance, and Love
The topic of sexual addiction is not commonly discussed when compared to chemical addictions (to drugs or alcohol) or other process addictions like gambling or television. Nonetheless, the various forms of sexual addiction can be just as debilitating to a
Shame
There is an unspoken epidemic in our culture. Almost everyone experiences it at one time or another. Some of us have a lot of it, some a little, yet none of us get through life without it. I am talking
Introduction to Addictions
There are many people who believe that an addict is just a lazy person, or perhaps lacking in self-control. The addicted person may even feel the same, due to the shame or guilt of his situation; however he cannot work