Working as a therapist in San Francisco, I am aware that beneath many psychological problems is an underlying current of fear and anxiety. When we are overwhelmed by fear, our capacity to respond and act effectively to the challenges that face us may be undermined. …
Mirror Neurons and Emotional Self-Defense
As human beings we are social animals. Babette Rothschild, in her book “Help for the Helper,” says that an essential part of human empathy is based on our unconscious physical mirroring of others. Mirror neurons in our brain can literally reflect the activities of another's brain cells. These mirror neurons help us to learn a new dance step or play tennis by watching others. …
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Resource Tapping For Emotional Healing
Resource Tapping is a simple, easily learned offshoot of EMDR Therapy for accessing your own innate healing resources. This is a tool that can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, or just improving your overall sense of well-being. We all have inherent reservoirs of positive stored experiences - qualities and experiences such as peace, calm, safety, love, wisdom, …