Our team recently had the honor of dining with Dr Jeffrey Zeig, the Founder and Director of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation and tireless architect of the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference. Over glasses of wine and fantastic fare, we introduced ourselves by sharing candidly who had been the most influential Master of Psychotherapy for our…(Read More)
I recently had the opportunity to attend my first-ever Evolution of Psychotherapy conference. What has aptly become known as the “Woodstock of Psychology,” this comprehensive conference takes place only once every 4-5 years, and accommodates 8000 enthusiastic psycho-fans, across 3 expansive venues, within the Anaheim convention center. In short, it is the…(Read More)
For years now, I have touted the beautiful, undeniable truth that anyone struggling to overcome an eating disorder has the ability to achieve full, sustainable recovery. While it seemed like a gutsy move in 1998 to announce such a contrary to popular belief sentiment on our A New Beginning website, so firm was I in…(Read More)
With Mother’s Day upon us, there has been much sentiment expressed regarding the love and the loss, the need and the fulfillment that surrounds our relationship with Mother. Especially on Mother’s Day, it’s easy to become sentimental about the maternal traits that influenced us most. From positive to negative (and everywhere…(Read More)
Question: I would like to exercise as part of an overall holistic approach to my health, but I am embarrassed by my weight and appearance and don’t want to be seen in public. Suggestions? Answer: You’ve committed to a new exercise program, the weather’s beautiful and a pair of athletic…(Read More)
Question: Which diet will give me the best chance at succeeding with my New Years weight lose resolution? Answer: Have you seen all the commercials touting weight loss lately? Weight Watcher’s just unveiled their new “More than a Scale” campaign, Medifast stepped up their “Lose Big, Save Big” meal replacement program, and Kirstie Alley…(Read More)