Imagining Forgiveness

Betty Frain, PhD, MFT and I recently went to Shanghai for the 2nd International Conference on Existential Psychology (assocated with APA Division 32) and presented the films we made with our family members about experiences growing up with a brain injured sibling. We both had an extremely meaningful experience, meeting with colleagues from the East [...]

I facilitated a training workshop at the Turning Point Foundation on June 15th and I wanted to share the link to this wonderful organization with you. Here it is: http://turningpointfoundation.org

Annual Conference Imagery International’s Third Conference Co-Sponsored by Beyond Ordinary Nursing Imagery: Hope and New Beginnings September 30 through October 2, 2011 at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California USA Registration with commuter/day fee is available to the start of the conference. Speakers and Topics Robin Gayle, PhD, MDiv, MFT, “Metaphoric Dialogue: Bringing Hope Alive” Carl [...]

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I recently had the pleasure and honor of attending an open house at the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program (H.E.L.P). I was quite impressed with what is happening over there and I wanted to share it with you. I will quote from their brochure: “The HELP program involves therapists and horses in an experiential [...]

This coming Sunday is the 4th Annual Statewide Walk for Thought. We have a team called “John’s Team.” This walk helps support awareness about brain injury and brings funds to the Brain Injury Association of California. Several of us will be at the Oxnard High School location on Sunday. Please join us, if you like. [...]

The guest this week on Emotional Pathways at www.webtalkradio.net is psychotherapist and author of Becoming a Wise Parent for Your Grown Child, Dr. Betty Frain. She speaks about Parenting the Adult Child. To find out more about Dr. Frain visit www.drbettyfrain.com or www.becomingawiseparent.com or www.50fabulous.com. Next week’s guest is Dr. Steve Kadin, who will speak [...]

Please consider participating in a study on how a simple imagery exercise can aid in the stress of caregiving. This is a study that Dr. Marty Rossman is involved in at California Pacific Medical Center. There are several versions to choose from in regard to your level of participation, from just a few minutes to [...]