Posts by People House
An American Experience of Death and Grief || By Lisa Martinez MA, ERYT 200-RYT 500
I have written posts in this series on various cultural approaches to death: Japanese rituals, Mexican/Meso-American rituals, Celtic rituals, Nigerian rituals, and Samoan/Pacific Islander rituals. I’m sure I could fill years with different posts covering rituals from thousands of other major cultures. Across the 195 recognized countries in the world, ethnologists and anthropologists have estimated…
Read MoreCarl Jung on Owning Your Shadow || by Rev. Mary Coday Edwards, MA
WHAT IS OUR SHADOW? Jung said the shadow is that which I do not wish to be. It’s those parts of my personality or my organizations, if we look at the collective level, that when they’re brought to my awareness, I find them troubling. It includes a whole range of our reality that is not…
Read MoreThe Myth of Escalator Sex || By TJ Dubovich MFTC
In the realm of sexuality, there is a pervasive myth that suggests desire should always be like an escalator, consistently and predictably moving upwards. This idea implies that if you and your partner are truly compatible, you should effortlessly slide into a state of continuous, unending desire. Not only that but once you both have…
Read MoreFinding Beauty in Imperfection || By Catherine Dockery MA, Conscious Aging Facilitator
Nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect -Richard Powell, Wabi-Sabi Simple Life is impermanent and imperfect, and hanging onto a hope that the future will be different can just be an attempt to hold back this reality. If this is the case, hope can actually be deceptive and harmful. It can perpetuate unrealistic…
Read MoreExploring Your Inner World: A Flower Meditation Journey || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
In keeping with the topics of Cannabased Coaching and Wellness, I will start this blog off by saying that while this post is safe for work, some people might find the information to be charged. I’ll be talking about some lighter things like meditation and healing. However, I will also be exploring cannabis and psychedelics.…
Read MoreHugs Interrupted || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC
For most people, a hug can feel soothing, caring, and wonderful. Hugs help regulate the nervous system and help people feel connected. For some, however, hugs can feel overwhelming and claustrophobic. Non-huggers are individuals who usually don’t hug to greet others, or to show affection. There is a continuum of non-huggers, from those who feel…
Read MoreWriting Your Trauma: Why, How, & When || By Rev. Mary Coday Edwards, MA
Why Write About Your Pain? Your stories have healing potential—for yourself and others. However, don’t make yourself miserable telling them and then block or stop the project. How To Write Telling your trauma can be triggering. You’re opening yourself up to being seen—by the public or a critical eye. Some trauma survivors unconsciously associate “being…
Read MoreAre you ready for ENM? Food for Thought on Opening up Your Relationship || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
ENM or ethical non-monogamy, otherwise known as polyamory, has increased in visibility as a relationship style for individuals in recent years. A February 2023 YouGov poll finds that one-third of Americans (34%) describe their ideal relationship as something other than complete monogamy (Sanders, 2023). With this increase in visibility and practice of polyamory, there are…
Read MoreCreating Wellbeing as We Age || By Catherine Dockery, MA, Conscious Aging Facilitator
Why do you think the incidence of chronic illness increases with age? One would think the body is wearing out and breaking down like an old car. However, that’s an image of aging that doesn’t take into consideration the fact that the body can repair itself. So, while we are breaking down in some ways,we…
Read MoreTransforming Touch || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Hello everyone! Pretty much all of my blogs have explored the sex coaching arm of my practice, but aside from sex coaching, I also do massage therapy and I wanted to show that part of my work a little love. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of touch, discussing what studies…
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