In this episode, I will share my fundamental approach to counseling. What are the necessary components for healing to occur?

In essense, healing occurs when we are kind in our words and actions, towards ourselves and others, compassionate in our thoughts and curious about how to send more good energy to ourselves and to others.

I use the illustration of self-criticism as a common defense mechanism that we have that attempts to help us be more productive or maybe help us seek approval but in fact slows down or stops our healing by preventing us from being kind to ourselves which in turn keeps us from being kind to others.

Our actions are driven by our thoughts and our thoughts are driven by our feelings. When we can be curious about our feelings, find the negative thoughts that drive our feelings and actions, we can challenge those those thoughts (I'm not good enough, I'm a failure or whatever) and adopt healthier thoughts that are actually true (I am ok the way I am, I am enough, etc) and those thoughts will allow us to channel more kindness and compassion to ourselves and to others leading to a happier more productive more satisfying life.

For more information, see my book on Amazon "From Crisis to Calm" or contact me at [email protected]