How do humans change?

I’ve been reading this great book, Changing for Good, by Prochaska, Norcross, and Diclemente. Its subtitle is “A revolutionary six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward.” Now doesn’t that sound good?!? Or maybe in some ways it sounds too good to be true?  I mean, most of us have tried […]

Who are we? What is truly important? Why are we here?

The unexamined life is not worth living. -Socrates The Greek philosopher Socrates was willing to die for the right to ask insightful questions. While we don’t have to make that kind of choice today, we still have a lot of questions about our lives that we may need help in answering… Are my kids turning […]

You Are Getting Very Sleepy…

What is hypnosis?  According to the American Psychological Association, hypnosis is a cooperative interaction in which a participant responds to the suggestions of a hypnotist (minus the dramatic stage lighting and swinging pocket watch). The hypnotist is actually a “coach” who helps the person into a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility. This trance […]