What is Integrative Psychotherapy?

The Integrative approach to psychotherapy offers a "wholistic" approach to healing. What "holistic" entails is UNIQUE to the individual, but usually involves identifying values and belief systems that conflict with, (thus preventing you from being able to obtain), what you are choosing to manifest in your life. By working to change those belief systems you have the opportunity to experience a mindfulness in thoughts, actions, emotions, spirituality and body awareness bringing you into the fullness of your imagined future quickly and with ease and grace. With Integrative Psychotherapy you can expect benefits like:

• Greater awareness of your mind-body connection
• More energy to accomplish your goals
• Clarity of your life's purpose
• Motivation to take conscious action in important areas of your life
• Transforming current dysfunctional relationships into satisfying and fulfilling relationships
• Regain self-esteem and self-confidence
• Reach previously impossible goals

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Do You Have Self-Sabotaging Habits?

How the power of the spoken word can heal you.

I can’t, I won’t, he makes me feel, she always, it’s too hard, I don’t know, I’ll try….Do any of these phrases sound familiar to you? Do they frequently pass your lips without a second thought? If so, you may be sabotaging your own success. What if upgrading just one of these phrases brought lasting change in an area of difficulty or frustration in your life. At Morningstar Counseling &Wellness Center we understand the power that language holds for us. Language reflects our innermost thoughts feelings, desires and beliefs, therefore it may hold the key to unlocking negative beliefs and set the stage for a facing our future courageously.

Zen Parenting: 4 Keys to Successful Parenting and Inner Peace

1.) Both parents on the same page
2.) Consistency
3.) Say what to do instead of what not to do
4.) “Sandwiching”: Effective feedback for sensitive children

For most parents, the happiest time in their life is the day their precious little child came into the world and blessed them with profound joy. The first smile, the first tooth, the first step, the first word…ahhh! Then as they grow older they start to learn words like “no” and “mine” and begin throwing temper-tantrums when they don’t get their way. From one perspective, these first acts of rebellion begin a lifetime of control battles and difficulty in relationships. From another perspective, the child may simply be trying to gain a sense of autonomy and self-control, which are both healthy and necessary to become a well-adjusted adult. If a parent enters into the control battle simply for the sake of control, the child’s sense of self-esteem and self-worth can be significantly compromised. In addition, if the parent loses the battle, they may end up reinforcing the undesirable behavior by having given too much attention to it and then giving up, which may leave the child feeling an inflated sense of false power. Conversely, the parent may exert too much power leaving the child feeling powerless and humiliated, which over time could damage their self-esteem. 
So how can you ensure that you are doing everything that you can to support your child’s self-esteem and self-confidence without losing your Zen? Here are a few suggestions: