Friday, July 27, 2012

TWO FREE SESSIONS

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.

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

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:
“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…