Holistic Psychotherapy - Frequently Asked Questions
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WHAT IS HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY?
    Holistic psychotherapy takes into consideration the well-being of the whole individual—including, mind, body and spirit.  It recognizes that each component of a person’s being can influence the other two.  The health of the body will influence the mind and spirit, the mind can in turn affect the well-being of the body and the spirit, and in the same way the spirit can have an affect on body and mind.  Therapy is engaged in from this broader perspective to access inner strengths and resources and to facilitate healing.
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WHAT IS GUIDED IMAGERY?
    The power of the mind to influence the body is quite remarkable, and imagination is a potent healer.  Used in the appropriate setting, imagery can aid in healing both physical and emotional conditions. In everything we do the mind processes through images.  These images can be visual, sounds, tastes, smells, or a variety of sensations.  Guided imagery is often used to invoke the relaxation response to deal with stress.  It can also be used to positively influence other physical symptoms.  In addition it is commonly used to shift emotional states and affect attitudes.
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WHAT IS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION?
    Mindfulness Meditation is a process of developing inner awareness by quieting the mind and releasing thoughts.  It is a powerful way to develop a sense of inner self-witnessing without judgment of our thoughts, words or actions.  It allows us to explore our essential nature, restoring the memory of wholeness in our lives.  It can be a powerful means to reduce stress and fatigue, and to connect with our natural state of energy, and creativity.  It is a natural antidote to anxiety and depression, and stress.
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WHAT IS GESTALT THERAPY?
     Gestalt therapy is a humanistic approach to healing which promotes personal growth through self-awareness.  It focuses on issues in the “here and now” and aims to heighten an individual’s perception of the moment in order to foster self-understanding, and insight into relationships with other people and with the environment.
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