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Psychodrama: From the Outside In

by psychodramatist, health coach and author Linda Ciotola Download PDF Contact us to schedule this event with a link to my email address. Experience a full workshop of psychodrama training from Linda Ciotola, a leading psychodramatist who employs trauma-informed methods to enhance her work. Her knowledge, character and experience will guide participants through experiential learning […]

Neurobiology Validates the Power of Psychodrama

By Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP In the past two decades researchers have discovered a tremendous amount of information about the human brain. As we learn these startling new details, we are forced to discard old assumptions about how the brain works. We now know about the delicate nature of the developing brain from the […]

How Sitting Causes Back Pain

You’re Not Alone According to a study published in 2013 by the Mayo Clinic, back pain is the third most common cause of doctor visits in the United States. And according to American Family Physician, only 25 to 30% of people seek treatment for their back pain. So if you’re experiencing back pain, you’re not alone. Many back pain […]

Wholistic View of Pain Management

While pain management often focuses primarily on easing physical pain, there are other aspects of pain management that need to be addressed as well. Chronic physical pain creates a vicious cycle of stress responses and increased inflammation- worsening physical pain and the perception of it. In addition, physical pain – and sometimes the pharmaceuticals used […]

Diverse Dietary Needs

As an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Health Coach, I am frequently asked questions about my “diet philosophy”. What I do, personally, and what I may recommend to any individual diet may differ. Here’s why ~ We all come in different “packages” – i.e. ancestry, genetic make-up, cultural traditions; some of us have dietary […]

Food for Thought

There is increasing evidence that the US Dietary Guidelines are under question by a growing number of scientists, doctors and nutritionists. Dr. Mark Hyman, formerly of Canyon Ranch, now at the Cleveland Clinic, found through his personal experience with mercury toxicity what happens to the brain under a toxic load from poison. In addition, his […]

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen

Eating Clean Each year the Environmental Working Group, an environmental organization based in the United States, publishes a list they call the “Dirty Dozen”. These are the fruits and vegetables that when conventionally grown using chemical pesticides and fertilizers carry the highest residues. If organically grown isn’t an option for you, simply avoid these fruits […]

Focus on Your Breathing

Focus on your breathing: Some types of breath meditation can energize us, while others calm us. Focusing on breathing is a mindfulness technique that can help us feel more centered and relaxed when it’s time for bed. You can check out the full resource here: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-meditation/