The topic of trust comes up in a variety of forms in therapy. Often in questions surrounding why it is so hard, where it stems from, and how to build trust in ourselves or others. We may have awareness regarding what it feels like to lack trust or can point out moments when we do […]
Author Archives: Chardyce Kott
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Jan
Jan
This is the moment in time when more people are consciously choosing to be single than ever before. According to studies conducted by the Pew Research Center, 128 million Americans are unmarried and it is projected that nearly 25% of them never will. This rise in single adults has steadily been on the incline decade […]
Women have been joining in sacred circles for thousands of years. Gathering together for community, storytelling, and ritual has been an important source of connection for women from many cultures and traditions. The earliest circles were associated with nature in one form or another-the lunar cycle, changing seasons, and of course, nature’s greatest miracle, menstruation. […]
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Dec
Dec
The word God scares people. Throughout history, you will find the word god associated with war, violence, terrorism, oppression, revenge, plagues, disease, etc. It all seems to somehow link God to senseless pain and suffering. But these are predominately what man has created with that word. And men are just flawed humans searching for meaning […]
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Dec
Dec
Meditation is gaining more recognition for its power to slow us down during the flurry of life. Factor in the upcoming New Year, and you might find this is the best time to start a meditation practice. Meditation can help us ground and calm in the chaos of everyday life. As you begin to find […]
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Dec
Dec
December symbolizes many lessons and themes for us as the last month of the year, yet the first month of winter holds both an ending and a beginning. Most often associated with the holidays, spending time with loved ones, events, and the end before the New Year. While there may be many things to do, […]
Energy, Healing, Learning, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nervous System
What is Ayurveda and How Can it Heal You?
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Nov
Nov
Before there was Zoloft—before the days of a trillion dollar pharmaceutical industry and modern neuropsychology research labs—we had to rely on elements of the Earth as medicine for both the mind and the body. One of the dominant ancient civilizations to harvest the understanding of natural healing began in India. Presenting in Sanskrit in 2nd […]
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Oct
Oct
The word “No” is considered the 77th most frequently spoken word in the English language. And yet, so many struggle to make it a regular vocabulary term when they need to the most. There is significant pressure in our fast-past society to do more, for more, more often. We experience heavy weights of guilt or […]
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Oct
Oct
Here we are again, experiencing and welcoming a new season. The crisp air leaves slowly changing, the gentle pull to go inward. Fall, like all seasons, brings teachings and the natural movement of change, so let us take a moment to listen and attune. Torus has chosen to dive into the theme of letting go […]
Boundaries, Communication, Learning, Mental Health
The 3 Types of People You Have Permission to Say Goodbye to…Permanently
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Sep
Sep
At this exact moment, take inventory of the people in your circle. Think about the friends you keep, the family you are close to, the work associates you interact with either by choice or necessity. There is a good chance that one, if not all three, of the personality types described below exist within your […]