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Personal and Spiritual Development Group!

Personal and Spiritual Development Group - Michael Swerdloff - Providence Holistic Counseling Coaching and Reiki
Personal & Spiritual Development Group Elements  1) Each group session will begin with a quick check-in to help us be present. 2) We will move into a guided meditation. 3) A topic will be introduced. 4) A discussion of the topic will emerge. 5) The group will engage in processing the topic, along with anything that comes up organically in discussion.This will be the largest allotment of our time together. 6) We will complete our session with a closing meditation together.   What forms of meditation will we experience? We will practice and experiment with ...

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Anger A Secondary Emotion – What Are We Protecting?

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Many years ago, the psychologist who turned my life around once told me, "Michael, anger is a secondary emotion. You must feel another emotion first before you can experience anger. The primary emotion is typically fear, sometimes sadness or pain." Of course, I became even angrier when she said this! I remember thinking, "Fear, I am not scared of anything. I'm pissed off, not scared!" Her words haunted me. In the following weeks and months, every time I became angry, I often heard her in the back of my head whispering, "Michael, anger is a secondary emotion. You must feel another emotion first before you can experience anger." Notice how the fear part was left out of my process? Eventually, the part about fear also made its way into my process. That is when the shift began for me.

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Can You Go Crazy from Lack Of Touch? Life of the Skin-Hungry

Tantra Is NOT Love - Tantra And Sacred Sex - Providence Holistic Counseling Services
We all need touch. We may feel like we don't, but we do. Even those among us who have suffered physical trauma from the hands of others need touch. For some people, touch may come with some challenges; this does not mean it is less important; it needs some navigating for touch to be a positive experience. 
 
What happens when we do not receive enough physical touch?  The answer varies from person to person, but we all suffer from feeling "untouchable" or untouched. This may express itself as depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, aggression, anger, sadness, or many forms of physical or emotional pain. The key is to learn what means of touch and physical affection are most supportive to you and when.
 
The Life of the Skin-Hungry: Can You Go Crazy from a Lack Of Touch? - Providence Holistic Counseling Services

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Acknowledging Pain Is Highest Form of Support

Simply acknowledging someone else's pain or suffering is such a powerful means of support. It lets them know you are listening, you care, and that they matter. When someone we know is suffering, we want to help. For many of us, our initial response is to offer them advice, guidance, or "positive thoughts". Our intention is in the right place, although not nearly as effective as acknowledging their experience. If your goal is to provide help that facilitates a change, I invite you to consider acknowledging them before any other form of support.

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Providence Reiki Training January 26 and 27!

First Degree Reiki Training - Providence Life Coaching Reiki Counseling
First Degree Reiki Training in Providence at One Richmond Square on Saturday, January 26th & Sunday 27th, from 1:00-6:00 . First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Traditional Usui Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and experience receiving Reiki, and be ready to share Reiki with friends, family, and emergency situations. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is offered as a two-day Training. The fee for the two-day training is $175. First Degree Reiki Training at Providence Zen Center - Providence Life Coaching Reiki Counseling - Woman receiving reiki treatment. ...

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Providence Reiki Training December 8 & 9!

First Degree Reiki Training in Providence at One Richmond Square on Saturday, December 8th & Sunday 9th, from 1:00-6:00 . First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Traditional Usui Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and experience receiving Reiki, and be ready to share Reiki with friends, family, and emergency situations. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is offered as a two-day Training. The fee for the two-day training is $175. Providence Reiki Training - First Degree Reiki Training - Providence Life Coaching Reiki Counseling - Woman receiving reiki treatment. ...

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Sexual Trauma Triggers – News and Social Media

Regardless of your political ideology, these last few weeks and years have been incredibly triggering for many people, especially women. Sexual trauma triggers can be devastating and debilitating for many people. The responses to sexual trauma triggers can confuse the person experiencing them and those around them. Understanding the source of the sexual trauma triggers can help us find safety and the ability to deal with what we are experiencing. Most importantly, you do not have to experience sexual trauma triggers alone. Sexual Trauma Triggers Through News and Social Media - Providence Holistic Counseling Services ...

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