On Privilege and Compassion

On Privilege and Compassion

On Privilege and Compassion “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize...
My Personal Meditation Practice

My Personal Meditation Practice

My Personal Meditation Practice The form of meditation that I practice most often is a Buddhist practice called Maitri, or loving kindness towards oneself. While I have tried for years to cultivate a consistent meditation practice, I have never been able to get past...
The Right Use of Power in a Relationship

The Right Use of Power in a Relationship

The Right Use of Power in a Relationship “The right use of power and influence is any use of power that does any or all of the following: prevents harm, reduces harm, repairs harm, promotes well-being… power is the ability to have an effect. It could also be...
Uses of Anger

Uses of Anger

Uses of Anger When I first heard the news of George Zimmerman’s acquittal, I was at a wedding. It was surreal to be surrounded by celebration and simultaneously feeling as if I had been slapped in the face, hard. I was stunned. I will admit that I had allowed myself...
What is Dance/Movement Therapy?

What is Dance/Movement Therapy?

What is Dance/Movement Therapy? The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) defines Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual. What I particularly like...