If you have areas of your life where you feel stuck, despite active efforts to do something different, there may be a hidden reason for that – your body could be stuck in a state of “nervous system over-activation.” This state of being isn’t commonly talked about, but it is much more prevalent than most …
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Energy Leaks Nobody wants to suffer, yet most of us can admit that it’s hard to just move on from painful situations with ease. Humans are complicated beings with competing impulses looking for expression at the same time. While this may be natural, it serves to keep us stuck in the pain longer than necessary. …
Continue reading Ready to Heal? Getting Rid of Energy Leaks is Crucial.
I haven't written a personal blog in a long time. These days, in my career as a counselor, I've been gearing my energies toward holding a space for others and helping them shine a light in areas where a bit more illumination and self-awareness is needed. And yet, as a human being who is continually …
https://youtu.be/ngZ9OcHN_Ew We're made to heal. When you cut your finger, in a matter of moments the blood clots, it begins to scab over, and with time, nothing is left but a scar. We don't have to focus all of our energy on the wound, yelling "heal!" for it to mend - it just happens naturally. …
Continue reading Feeling Stuck? EMDR Therapy May Be the Solution
Do you often find yourself in unfulfilling relationships despite doing everything you can for your partners? Are you sometimes truly surprised by how your partner is treating you? Does it feel like you’re the only one trying or making sacrifices in the relationship? If these questions resonate with you, then there might be an element …
Self-growth is a never ending process. Just thought I would share some of my own morning reflections with you regarding living with a sense of "ease." I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on this topic too, if you're inclined to share your experience. Hey, we're all in this thing together! Love and blessings. Marci Wise, …
As a woman, I find myself so intrigued by all of the recent stories of sexual harassment – and the long-awaited presence of some accountability for these individuals – that I can barely look away when the next news story comes along. Yet, I will admit that I’ve found my own emotions, and sense of …
Continue reading How the #MeToo Movement May Be Affecting Your Mental Health
In a world full of resources there's no reason to suffer unnecessarily- but how do you know when it's time to seek professional help? Here are 4 signs that it's time to see a counselor.
"The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment" - Martha Beck Everybody has a passion – and mine is helping people discover a sense of personal empowerment. Maybe that focus comes from my own life spent learning to overcome power hurdles on the way to feeling …
Continue reading Break Free! 5 Steps toward Personal Empowerment
One fact of life is that time just keeps ticking on. Just like clockwork, the sun rises every morning and it doesn’t slow down to offer you a moment to catch up after a shocking life event throws you into a tailspin. With this fast pace, it’s no wonder so many of us are walking …
Continue reading 4 Warning Signs that You’re Still Reeling from Past Trauma
Marci Wise, M.A., LMHC 