Our world is going through a time of upheaval. In the midst of this global crisis, we are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety all around us. People are panicking, cities are shutting down, social distancing is causing isolation and fear, and we are seeing a different side of our fellow humans, which sometimes is not pleasant (think hoarding supplies and rioting over bottled water). Some people are more sensitive to this time of unrest than others. Empaths are at

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing, founded by Dr. Usui in the 1800s. Practitioners use a gentle approach where they lay their hands either softly on the body or hovering a few inches away from the body, channeling universal life force energy and sending it to the parts of the client that need healing. This form of healing is not tied to any specific religion or belief system, it can be applied for various needs, in the realms of mind, body, and spiritual healing. C

We often use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in our work with clients. The basic principle is that we can accept the elements of our lives and circumstances that are not ideal, but can still nevertheless commit to living our best lives by focusing on our values and goals. First we must focus on mindfulness. We increase awareness the five senses, our thoughts and emotions. We need to understand and focus on those areas of life that we may not be able to change