by Bob Rich, PhD As an editor with expertise in psychology, I have assisted hundreds of people who have processed traumas in their past through telling their story. Hmm… if they had trauma in their present, they probably wouldn’t have the mental energy to write about it, and processing trauma…
In Episode 6, I sat down with Jay S. Levy to dig into what it really takes to co-create psychological safety in homelessness services. Jay’s work—grounded in decades of practice, lived experience, and a clear commitment to trauma-informed principles—argues that psychological safety isn’t something you sprinkle on top of…
Click on the “triangle” below to play the show Recently on my show, Feng Shui Your Way on UK Health Radio, I had the pleasure of speaking with author and metaphysics teacher Diane Wing. Diane blends psychology, metaphysics, and storytelling to help people understand energy, trust intuition, and move from…
On High Road to Humanity I sat down with Diane Wing — author, teacher, intuitive consultant and personal development coach — to talk about energy: how it shapes our mood, our relationships, our bodies and even the objects and spaces we spend time in. Diane has spent decades helping empathic…
Learn more about Jay S. Levy and his work at www.JaySLevy.com Co-creating Psychological Safety in Services: Insights from Jay S. Levy In the complex world of homelessness outreach and support, creating environments that truly foster psychological safety and empowerment is critical. Drawing from over three decades of frontline experience, Jay…
In our exploration of the relentless drive toward warfare and dominance within the Euro-Atlantic collective, it becomes clear that the roots of such behavior may be deeply psychological. Drawing on the insights of Dr. Niall McLaren, an Australian psychiatrist and author of Narcisso-Fascism: The Psychopathology of Right-Wing Extremism, this article…
Health care professionals are invited to request a free evaluation copy of Laurie Zelinger’s “Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!” They are welcome to keep it in their waiting rooms or lend to parents with anxious children. Specifically, G.P.s, family medicine practices, pediatricians, children’s or general hospitals,…
The recent book launch by Jay and Louise Levy sheds light on the critical concept of ‘homelessness pretreatment.’ This innovative approach emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the unique experiences of individuals facing homelessness, ultimately aiming to create effective pathways for support and recovery. Introduction to the…
By Ernest Dempsey Jay Levy has been implementing effective and practical approaches to solve the problem of homelessness and associated socio-psychological issues. In his new book, Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice (Loving Healing Press, November 2024), Levy builds upon his previous work of homeless outreach and expands the applications of his…
On the show today, I interview Sweta Vikram, a Doctor of Ayurveda and author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion,…
101 Tips for Better and More Healthy Sleep A report in early March 2024 from the National Council on Aging states that about 30% of adults struggle with symptoms of insomnia. Census.gov reports that as of July 1, 2023, the United States population is close to 335 million – without…
Review by April Pulliam Assistant Editor Literary Titan From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide, by Bob Rich, is an enlightening and approachable book that tackles the complex topic of depression. Rich’s book is not just a clinical discourse but a practical guide filled with empathy that draws from the…
Katana Gets a Family: Lessons of a Labradoodle by Ashley Christine and Maggy Williams Katana longs for a family–people she can love who will love her back and teach her new and interesting things. Unfortunately, the first family to take Katana home brings her back to the shelter, where she…
Midwest Book Review — The Picturebook Shelf Synopsis: “Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin: A Story of Non-Binary Friends” by author/storyteller Abby Pete and artist/illustrator Leslie Pontz is a picture book story of gender binary and non-binary new friends making introductions, learning a little background about each other and finding…
Midwest Book Review — The Activity Shelf Synopsis: While doing a recycling workshop with a group of three and four-year-olds, Lauren Persons asked what they thought would make a perfect world. Their answers (ice cream, pizza and chocolate) made sense to Lauren. Then they tackled harder problems by coming up…
Meet Emma Lou, the Yorkie Poo – a little dog with big worries. She loves playing with her best friend, Pearl, but Pearl doesn’t always pay attention to Emma Lou’s worries. With the help of some new friends, Caleb the Calico cat, Patrick the pig and Gigi the ginormous giraffe,…
Beachcombers Kyle Torke Loving Healing Press (2022) ISBN 978-1615997060 Reviewed by Leigh Kimberly Zoby for Reader Views (05/2023) Beachcombers: A Clementine the Rescue Dog Story by Kyle Torke is the third book in a series of children’s books featuring a loveable adventurous mutt named Clementine. In this adventure, Clementine, Talis,…
Children’s Bookwatch: April 2023 Synopsis: Grace is a little girl who complains about “having to” clean her room, wash her hands and do her chores. She doesn’t realize that, by learning to think differently, she can change her perspective from negative to positive. “Grateful to be Grace: Developing A Practice…
The Health/Medicine Shelf Synopsis: All of your physical and mental health are founded upon getting a good night’s sleep. We all love waking up without an alarm, feeling rested and refreshed, right? Unfortunately, many people don’t sleep enough or sleep well, or both. It may feel like your sleep is…
All of your physical and mental health depends on getting a good night’s sleep. We all love waking up without an alarm, feeling rested and refreshed, right? Unfortunately, many people don’t sleep enough or sleep well, or both. It may feel like your sleep is a combination lock and you…
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