It is important to exam and listen to your “whole self” when making life decisions, focusing on goals or trying to improve a problem/situation. This means understanding your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves in the particular situation or problem. With this, you become aware of your personal strengths for tackling the situation or goal. And, you can likely uncover possible pitfalls for success. Awareness of pitfalls helps you make plans for tackling your obstac

During Elul, the month before Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) we are to focus on introspection and repentance, with a specific plan of action for improving our life in the new year ahead. It is a time to come back to where we have made mistakes and start anew, with an enlightened attitude and more positive approach toward the situation. It is a time to reflect and ask for forgiveness from those whom we have trespassed upon. It is believed that Rosh Hashana is for all peopl

Crystals and Stones can often soothe the emotions as one goes through a healing process. As a mental health professional and natural health practitioner, clients often ask me what stones and crystals assist with healing anxiety, trauma and depression. I am by no means a crystal expert, but I too love crystals and stones, and I share with you here what I have learned The list of healing stones and their benefits are exhaustive. I recommend that individuals do their own resear