As human beings we are creative with an inherent urge to grow and develop, but on life's journey we all reap experiences for better and for worse. My lifelong interest in people and relationships, and how we can develop, release our limitations and unfold our potential has shaped my entire adult life. People often seek therapy and supervision when life stagnates or gets entangled in inappropriate patterns. The coping strategies we once relied on may no longer effectively meet

I have always emphasized the importance of the body in psychotherapy. Our bodies carry our life experiences for better or worse. Overwhelming or traumatic experiences leave traces in the body and nervous system. Our living, breathing, pulsating body is the very foundation of who we are, from the purely physical and biological, to the more refined energetic body. When our senses are numbed, we no longer feel alive. However, we learn little about somatic awareness. In my practi

My sexual journey did not start well, but I have since learned that sexuality is a powerful creative force with enormous potential and that it is deeply spiritual. The division between body and spirit has not served us well. Tantra embraces the whole person, from our deepest instinctive forces to our highest and most refined heart qualities and spiritual essence.   How can we develop sexuality, love and spirituality?   In both psychotherapy and tantra it is essential to be in

Heart awareness has always been important to me. All ancient wisdom traditions emphasize the heart, considering it the central organ of the soul. The heart possesses a deep wisdom, a creative intelligence and carries some of our innermost truths. Modern research also shows that the heart has a profound connection to both our cognitive and emotional functions. Studies at the HeartMath Institute reveal that the heart is not just a blood pump, but an intelligent system that comm