Recent content by Lisa Morphopoulos

The Presence Process is a powerful tool. Also, the JCC on the Upper West Side offers free meditation group sessions. Tara Brach is a Buddhist psychotherapist who has practiced meditation for 30 yrs. You can listen to her free weekly lectures which are very grounding...

Yes, Forest, our need for explanations outside of our own psycho-physical system is perplexing. We reject ourselves, in a way, as if avoiding a deeper relationship with the complexity of who we are. I had Dr. Sarno’s book on my shelf for years before I was willing to consider it, that is, to...

Hi Beach-Girl, I wonder what the name you and your buddies have for bummer moms? You might find some understanding from reading Alice Miller. Her books, Drama of the Gifted Child and The Body Never Lies would be a good start. Take heed, though, she's potent, so take small sips! Try talking...

Those who are prone to TMS tend to be empathetic. We tend to "take on" others feelings as our own. The healing process involves really separating ourselves from others. When we come closer to what our true thoughts and feelings may be, we become "in sync" with ourselves - and then, we feel...