Posts by Kathy Piecuch

The use of Reiki as a complementary or alternative treatment for a wide range of health issues has been on the rise. At the heart of the Psychotherapeutic Reiki approach is the position that psychological symptoms and conditions are organized and maintained by ki (subtle energy) in the human energy field and are stored and…

Psychotherapy Networker published an article about how Brainspotting got started and the benefits of this type of therapy.

Mindfulness is the act of being fully present in the current moment. It is the ability to be aware of where you are and what you are doing without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by your surroundings. The practice of mindfulness is available to all yet may not always be easy unless we practice often.…

“All of that said, almost nothing is personal. Even with our closest loved ones, our beloved partners, our children and our friends. “ This article is a great read that reminds us to hear what others say to us and to understand it is not always for us. Learn how to say “Thank you for sharing”, and…

Often, when we think about experiencing something traumatic, we think about a memory and that memory would be stored in our brain. Did you know your body can also react to the trauma too? It happens differently for each person as well. The systems in our brains that are affected by trauma also control a…

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and needs to be tended to. Here are five resources to ease the pain and find healing.

A wide variety of coping skills that can be used by all when dealing with stressful times. Find the coping skills that works best for you. Remember that everyone can find different results with the same coping skill. What works for you may not work for someone else you know. Take time to explore these…

Finding peace within can be done through practicing mindfulness. This article explores the idea of “quieting your mind” and what that really means when being mindful.