A couple with whom I have been working just finished therapy. It’s almost always bittersweet to finish therapy with a client, but it is the icing on the cake. When a client is willing, it is important to do what is … Continue reading
Sharon Kocina
Rain, Rain, Go Away With all of the precipitation we’ve been having here in Colorado (and other places), it’s a double edged sword. If we have a lot of rain, it can bring back many feelings including fear, anger and sadness. … Continue reading
History of One Couple in Therapy Prior to Brainspotting Mary and Dean (names and other details have been changed) and I had been working together for a while. When we started therapy, they had been married for over 17 years. Mary … Continue reading
When we think of factors that influence our physical and mental health, we often think of diet and exercise. The missing piece of this puzzle is social connectedness and community. Listed in “40 Developmental Assets” developed by the South Fraser Valley Regional … Continue reading
How Trauma Can Have a Lasting Impact Imagine waking up in the morning and not feeling rested, or not remembering your drive to work. What if your relationships change because you are not who you were? What if every time … Continue reading
Solution Oriented Therapy is a type of Brief Therapy designed to focus on people’s strengths. It is about the “here and now”, rather than focusing on your past. You can focus on a single problem and actively work to resolve it. … Continue reading
“Two things are certain in life. . . death and taxes.” Most everyone has heard this quote and either chuckled or groaned. I attended a presentation recently about “The Conversation Project” whose goal it is to inspire people to talk … Continue reading
Robin Williams suicide brings to the forefront the serious issue of depression. On Sunday August 10th, Robin Williams was found dead in his home in Mill Valley California. The official cause of death has been called “death by asphyxiation” according … Continue reading
Brainspotting (BSP) is a non-verbal method of treating trauma and other stuck energy issues. Since initially learning it in 2007, I’ve used it with many clients. Almost everyone has experienced good effects from their reprocessing. Here is the story of … Continue reading
In September 2013, many of us on Colorado’s Front Range and nearby mountain towns experienced a flood we will always remember. As the rain came down, little did we know the impending impact on our lives and our communities. We … Continue reading