As a way to support the Colorado community during the devastating shooting in Aurora, I would like to offer
TWO FREE SESSIONS to anyone who feels they need support for the emotional and mental repercussions of this horrible experience. Please contact Kate at katekingtherapy@gmail.com to schedule.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Mind of a Killer
I send my thoughts and prayers to all those who were affected by the Aurora shooting, and to those who have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy. In response to such an event, Psychology Today has a host of articles to help us understand, cope, and heal from this nightmare experience. In "The Mind of a Killer" you can click here to read articles such as:
Nightmare in Aurora
by Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D.
Senseless Violence
by Nigel Barber, Ph.D.
The Inner Voices Behind Violent Behavior
by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
The Mind of a Mass Murderer
by Stephanie Newman, Ph.D.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Opposing Tides
In the resort town of Skagen you can watch an amazing natural phenomenon. This city is the northernmost point of Denmark, where the Baltic and North Seas meet. The two opposing tides in this place can not merge because they have different densities.
In what ways might you experience "opposing tides" in your own life? Perhaps there is a certain relationship, experience, or memory that just doesn't flow. In this case I ask: Is it possible to simply accept that blending may not be the ultimate goal? Perhaps existing side-by-side is not only acceptable, but potentially an amazing phenomenon all by itself...
Friday, July 13, 2012
Read The Signals and Trust Them
Check out this lovely piece from Mystic Mamma called "Read The Signals and Trust Them" Click here to read
My personal favorite image from this writing is:
My personal favorite image from this writing is:
“There is a web that connects each of us with everything that is….The ancients honored the web over everything, worshiping the Moon Goddess as the weaver of destiny: a giant spider sitting at the center of the universe, creating the universe from her center. From her belly she spins something form nothing, everything from the empty space within…”
To read more about this beautiful article Click Here
Monday, July 9, 2012
Fairy Tales Are For Adults
It is no mystery that fairy tales encourage our minds and
souls to venture to faraway magical lands where dragons, nymphs, and elves
dwell. Many adults, however, only come into contact with these mystical stories
when reading them to their children before bedtime. Many adults are surprised
to find that the value of fairy tales stretches far beyond childhood, and can
be a guide and metaphor for the trials and challenges of life here in our
modern world.
Consider the character of the Evil Queen. How many of us
have an evil, controlling, powerful person in our lives who we often feel
tricked by and fearful of? What about the good witch character—an unexpected
friend with words of wisdom can be found in this world at times when we most
need help. The list goes on and on: the handsome prince, the damsel in
distress, the power-hungry king, the kind and helpful animal, the joker, the
hero, the wounded child, the judge, the magician, the guide…
How, you might ask, does this apply to you? With a little
investigating a great deal can be learned about oneself through this metaphor.
If you are willing to try an exercise, consider one the following journal
entries:
1) Choose 5 significant relationships in your life
(positive or negative relationships), and see if you can identify each person
with a fairy tale character or archetype. Then create a story with yourself and
these individuals as a fairy tale.
This can be a way to
identify the dynamics of relationships, as well as give you the opportunity to
write your own ending to this story. Take the reins here and allow your
characters to follow the narrative of your choosing.
2) Choose a fairy tale character that you relate
to. Take the opportunity to re-write the way this fairy tale traditionally ends
to encompass your own needs and desires.
For example, if you identify
with Snow White, perhaps when awakened by Prince Charming Snow White thanks him
genuinely and continues on her way to find the best friend she lost many years
ago. They then together travel the world and offer gifts of healing to animals
in faraway lands…
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