Aleta Edwards, Psy.D.

What does emotional healing mean? It does not mean you have no issues, hangups, or vulnerabilities. We all do. We are never perfect. What it does mean is that it does not rule our choices in ways we don't understand and that we are not sacrificing authenticity to keep things out of awareness. It also means that much mental suffering goes away or becomes significantly less. Being perfect is not realistic and is not the goal, but being at peace in self-awareness and consideration for self and others.

I'm excited about the workshop coming up on April 10th! We will be discussing how our dynamics affect our relationships, who we choose and why, tools for building better relationships and avoiding toxic ones.

Shame is excruciating. It can incapacitate to the point of being unable to do something. By definition it is hard to talk about or even think about, but once faced and the secrecy is removed, the road to healing immediately starts.

The more you know about yourself, including vulnerabilities, the more control you'll have over your life. While this seems counter-intuitive to many, it is true.

People have asked what the workshop in April on relationships will be like. Well, it will not just be a list of things one should do, but will give tools for greater awareness and of how our earlier experiences influence how we chose our relationships and how we act in them. It will encourage self awareness and deeper understanding of self and others, with a spirit of hope and respect...and compassion.

To have a good enough relationship, knowing something about yourself is crucial. Without some awareness, we will keep repeating the same destructive patterns.

Dear Facebook friends, the workshop on relationships has been changed to April 10th. I'll soon post the revised event