Guided Imagery Therapy

I entered into a doctorate program in psychology because I was interested in the use of guided imagery in healing. Guided imagery originated in the Shaman’s tool bag, and makes use of the mind's active imagination. I was first introduced to guided imagery in 1997 by Annabelle Nelson Ph.D., who developed receptive imagery for emotional health. I then went on to study with mindbody medicine pioneer, Jeanne Achterberg Ph.D., my dissertation chair, who established active imagery for physical diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS.

Expressive Arts Therapy

I studied person-centered expressive arts therapy with my graduate school professor, Natalie Rogers Ph.D., daughter of famous psychologist Carl Rogers Ph.D. This therapeutic approach combines the principles of humanistic psychology with visual arts, movement, sound, and writing for insight and healing. As a mindbody therapeutic technique, person-centered expressive art allows for unconscious to surface to the conscious mind. Person-centered expressive arts is a child friendly therapy which works well with children.

Yoga Therapy

Gentle, empowering and therapeutic yoga which assists in releasing trauma and anxiety held in the body. Movement is combined with imagery which results in remembrance and connection. Published in: Yoga Therapy for Anxiety: A Case Report. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine 2013; 27(4):18-21.

Meditation Training

Lovingkindness Meditation- Lovingkindness meditation is a heart-based practice and mind body therapy which cultivates self-compassion and empathy. The results are healing from self-critical thoughts and punitive behaviors. Published: Lovingkindness Meditation in Psychology. Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2016; 22(3): 111-116. and: A Superhero’s Guide to Self-Compassion and Empathy https://www.amazon.com/dp/1691470368