Teenage Cutting: Rachel’s Story–Part Two
Cutting or self-injury (SI) is about scratching or cutting your body with a sharp object (scissor, razor blade, paper clip, glass, tweezers etc.) enough so that the skin is broken … Read more
Teenage Cutting: Rachel’s Story–Part One
We hear about cutting in the media when celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana, and Courtney Love, to name a few, come forward. We may learn of instances of cutting … Read more
Dark Encounter with SAD
Michele lapsed into feelings of despair and darkness every November. For years she did not particularly notice the change in her temperament or energy level, but it became strikingly apparent … Read more
The Practice of Meditation
Learn the practice of meditation. This is an audio clip from a recent event where I presented at Emerson Hospital in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital called “Girls Night Out.”
The Benefits and Practice of Meditation: Part 2
Here is an abbreviated example of a meditation that I often teach. I’ll begin with a brief relaxation exercise and then move right into the actual meditation. Enjoy! ~Relax your … Read more
Linda Joy: Inspiring One Woman at a Time
Linda Joy exudes passion, fierce determination and great kindness. She takes pleasure in turning people on to her hard won secrets and strategies. Linda shares her expertise with disarming enthusiasm. … Read more
Motivated to Step into Greatness
Recently I had the good fortune of meeting the inspirational and highly motivated winner of the reality show, The Biggest Loser, Ali Vincent. At the recent Chat, Chew & Chocolate … Read more
Transformational Mind-Body-Spirit Retreat
There is a powerful movement all around us. Can you feel it? Women are transforming, using their intuition and coming together to make a difference in their personal lives and … Read more
Change and Transition: Pain and Possibility
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly in a state of flux. We awaken to the idea of change or transition when we are struck by something significant … Read more
The Benefits and Practice of Meditation: Part 1
Most of us live in a perpetual state of doing, doing, doing: creating lists, striving, working hard, reaching for goals, running on empty. Cultivating the capacity for stillness in the midst … Read more