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Things to Know Before You Say “Go” is a finalist!
on Monday, May 7, 2012The Things to Know Before You Say “Go” Activity Book has been nominated as a finalist in the 2012 Association of Educational Publishers Awards Honoring Excellence in Learning Resources! The Activity Book, published by The Dibble Institute, offers 30 activities to play with the Things to Know Before You Say “Go” card deck. For 2012 the…Read More »
Circle of 6 – iphone app to prevent rape & abuse
on Tuesday, April 10, 2012There’s a new iphone app designed to prevent sexual assault and dating violence. The Circle of 6 won the White House Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge last November. This free app allows the user to designate trusted contacts that can be called upon at the touch of a button to offer protection if the user…Read More »
Five Finger Communication
on Tuesday, April 3, 2012Here is a handout I pull out at least once a week to offer to clients. It puts the basics of a good sending message at the tips of your fingers -literally! Each finger represents one of the five essential components of a message. The thumb represents the overall issue. For example, I might say…Read More »
Selves in a Box
on Tuesday, January 31, 2012I recently became acquainted with J. Tamara Stone’s Selves in a Box. This set of 52 cards and comprehensive Guide book offers a thorough exploration of the basics of Voice Dialogue (a therapeutic model developed by the author’s father and step-mother, Hal and Sidra Stone). The cards suggest names of various sub-personalities typical of all…Read More »
Affirmation Ovals
on Thursday, December 22, 2011There are wonderful affirmation decks on the market. Decks that offer the reader solid ideas about how to affirm their own goodness and potential. Two of my favorites are Louise Hay’s Wisdom Deck and Cheryl Rainfield’s Love Yourself Cards. Search on line and you will find a set of affirmations for almost any specificity (e.g. Christian affirmations,…Read More »
GROK Cards
on Saturday, November 26, 2011I love these cards! Grok Cards were developed by Jean Morrison and Christine King as a tool for teaching Nonviolent Communiction. The card set includes 54 feelings cards and 54 needs/values cards, along with instructions for 15 games. GROK games are designed to increase understanding, listening, and communication. The games can be used with children as…Read More »
Higher Self Glasses
on Friday, October 7, 2011Sometimes, when teaching important tools, it’s helpful to use an object lesson that is unforgettable. Often the more outrageous the more memorable. My Higher Self Glasses fit this description – outrageous and unforgettable. I pull the glasses out and put them on my face and have a good chuckle with my clients. On the lens…Read More »
Psychotherapy Handout – ROLF Filter
on Sunday, October 2, 2011Many of the thoughts we think or beliefs we hold are like junk food, easy and quick to grab but not healthy to ingest. When we are telling ourselves things in an automatic and habitual way we may be broadcasting lies and harmful stories without even knowing it. This unfiltered and unhealthy inner dialogue (aka:…Read More »
Psychotherapy Handout: Critic Catcher
on Tuesday, September 20, 2011Is your inner critic having a hay-day with incessant interruptions and nagging complaints of your imperfections? You might need a Critic Catcher. This is my latest handout, designed to look at ways to transform the message of the critic from caustic to respectful. Three areas are considered when turning the message of the critic around,…Read More »
Goals for Therapy
on Monday, September 12, 2011I find therapy to be much more effective if the goals for therapy are clear from the beginning. In the initial session of therapy I ask clients to fill out a goal sheet, as homework. The sheet offers a place to list three desired goals. Below this is a space to describe the steps or…Read More »