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I am a mental health clinician, and holistic self-practitioner of Tai Chi, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga, and TRE, while also enjoy being a lifelong student of natural medicines.

It’s that Time of the Year !

“Now, Nikolas was a happy boy. Well, actually, no. He would have told you he was happy, if you asked him, and he certainly tried to be happy, but sometimes being happy is quite tricky. I suppose what I am saying is that Nikolas was a boy who believed in happiness, the...

The Ultimate Polarization – Political Left versus Right

All that civility might matter more than the results of one election.   Overwhelmed? Gutted? Watching what you listen, read, write, or say constantly? When would the proxy wars end? Would inflation go down? Following the latest USA election news and recent...

Quick Review – Ketamine for Treatment

Experts stress that ketamine should be integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan involving psychotherapy. Therapy helps individuals address underlying trauma, psychological patterns, and long-term recovery. Without such support, ketamine use can lead to dependency and relapse of mental health issues. Short-term mood improvements from psychoactive substances like ketamine are often unsustainable in the long term.

Telehealth : Is remote EMDR therapy effective ?

Telehealth, especially remote EMDR therapy, has proven effective from 2021-2024. Studies show it improves access, quality, and cost-efficiency in healthcare. Research highlights significant reductions in mental health symptoms with online therapy, comparable to in-person sessions. Telehealth’s convenience and frequent sessions enhance patient outcomes, particularly for chronic and mental health conditions.

What is Going On?

Paulo Freire: 
“The oppressed, instead of striving for liberation, tend themselves to become the oppressors.”