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The Brain Coaching Program is Live!

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Folks really identify with the idea of "cycling in and out the freeze and crisis modes". I know how it is - I lived that way almost all my life until I was pointed in the right direction. I explain all about it in my movies, "It's an Inside Job Part I & II" (catch them for free while I still have them up).

I can't tell you how much it has meant to have my life back...to finally feel like "myself". And as time goes on and I continue to grow, it just get's better.

That's why I feel so confident about offering my Brain Coaching Program (BCP). It outlines all the steps you need to take to restore your nervous system to health, to manage stress and your emotions in a balanced, natural way.

The BCP is totally unlike anything you've seen before. The principles discussed in the Program are based on cutting-edge neuroscience. Their effective application in hundreds of hours of clinical practice is leading more and more therapists to adopt them as the basis of their practice. Why? Because it's a faster, more effective way to change ourselves.

I'm opening the doors of my Brain Coaching Program for a limited time only. That's because some features of the Program are time-sensitive. So, if you think you might be interested - or even just a little curious, check it out here. It's literally a guraranteed No-Risk proposition.

Is your therapy over the top?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Does it take a whole week to pull yourself together after your therapy session?

It's possible you're going too far outside your zone of comfort. That seems to be the case for many folks who watched "It's an Inside Job".

Check out the first movie of the Brain-Wise Series and see what everyone's talking about.

Psychotherapy not going deep enough?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

You know, if you've been working on an emotional issue for what seems like eons and there's no end in sight, you migt consider what holistic massage therapy can do for you. I've been using body work to complement to my therapy for years, and I can't imagine doing without it.

Because of the way the brain develops and the way our emotions are wired in the first few years of life, it's sometimes hard to get "deep" enough in therapy. This is particularly the case with what are ordinarily called "talk therapies".

So I always recommend that clients consider body work. I've seen clients get some amazing results in their therapy work using an holistic approach such as this.

A while back I had the chance to interview Erika Moore who offers a mind body and holistic approach to massage therapy. Listen in as I interview Erika Moore on her unique approach.

By the way, Erika has offered to be one of our experts. So feel free to ask her a question. Scroll down to find the submission box.

Considering family therapy?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Juggling the "air-time" needs of three or four people in a consultation room was certainly a daunting task for me during my early training in family therapy. So much so, I decided I wasn't cut out for it. And since that time, I have always been a little in awe of family therapists.

Corinne Scholtz MFT, one of our contributing authors, is an enthusiastic family therapist. And she's ready to jump in and answer your questions. She recently posted a couple more replies that illustrate how family therapists view the issues that bring families to therapy.

It's so interesting. Family therapists have such a unique perspective on presenting problems. I can certainly appreciate why they feel their systemic model could equally be applied to understanding organizational dynamics. But I'll let you decide.

Too scared to feel close to someone?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

It's an emotional rollercoaster...you desperately want to feel close to someone but you're too freaked out whenever anyone gets remotely intimate with you.

It's our evolutionary heritage, we're wired for connection. A healthy nervous system longs for the company of others.

However, if your history includes abandonment and/or rejection then it's natural that strong ambivalent feelings will arise as you get closer to someone.

If this describes you, you might enjoy my brain-based therapeutic solutions to those paralyzing fears of intimacy.

How long does it take with Neurofeedback?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

It's a question I often get from clients, and which most therapists are reluctant to answer. While it can't be guaranteed, many neurofeedback practitioners say that fast results are the norm when they're treating anxiety.

Catherine Boyer MA, LCSW, a contributing author to MyShrink, shares her experience using neurofeedback to treat anxiety. What I find most interesting is how close the results are to body-based therapy outcomes. It seems to me that both are influencing the same nervous system networks - only good research will decide.

But it can't be denied. The profound simplicity of neurofeedback makes it an option that mustn't be overlooked by anyone suffering from the symptoms of anxiety.

Does psychotherapy really work?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Well thankfully, there's a ton of research that says it does. Thousands of people benefit from therapy today. But you might be wondering if it is all equally effective? In other words, how does psychotherapy work when it's working well?

Actually to understand how it works it's helpful to appreciate that not all therapists nor all treatments are equally effective. There's also a very large contributing factor to whether it works or not - it depends on you!

You see, change occurs relationally. And the better your connection with a therapist - the better your chances for co-creating changes that last.

To tell you more, I created a special access area inside MyShrink with videos, audios, free teleseminars and interactive features. So, drop by for a visit so I can share with you the secret to good therapy.

Need a little inspiration?

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

It's not unusual to feel a bit of a crash after we've been wound up for a while. So, it's not uncommon after the holiday season - especially if it's been a busy one - to feel a little flat.

That's the way the nervous system naturally compensates. It resets itself. The more wound up you were (i.e. stressed, tense etc.), the lower you'll go (i.e. flat, numb, even down in the dumps). That is, unless your nervous system is working optimally. And for those folks who find the holiday season triggering, well what I'm saying goes double.

So on that note, I thought you might enjoy an uplifting and inspiring video. Have a nice day!

Abandonment: The Hidden Fear

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

If you've ever wondered why your relationships never seem to work out or cause such torment inside - even with partners you know are right for you, then listen in.

Dr. Carole and I are hosting a webinar that might explain why. We'll explain what is essential for changing the brain and for doing what's necessary so you can have fulfilling relationships.

Watch the video here to learn more Abandonment: The Hidden Fear

FREE Webinar - Get Your Questions Answered

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Post-a-Comments feature on MyShrink has been enormously successful. So much so that you may have noticed I've had the dickens of a time keeping up with the demand.

I am so grateful to those who put such effort in drafting their detailed stories. I also know that for some folks this was their first online posting. So it's been doubly hard for me to keep folks waiting for my response.

As some of you may have noticed, many of the Post-a-Comments are closed - albeit temporarily. I will reopen them under a new format which will enable a more timely response from me. There will be a fee associated with it - it won't break the bank - but it will definitely be less than an hour of therapy! I hope you'll be delighted.

But before we get there, I have an invitation for you. If you have a specific question about being in therapy, how to get started, or even about choosing a therapist, now is the time to act.

On Sunday November 15th at 12 Noon PST, Dr. Carole and I will be hosting a FREE Webinar to answer all your queries. Sign up for our first MyShrink Webinar by leaving your email on my Counseling Theories Events page. Scroll down to post your question in the text box. It's not necessary to leave a question, but it's a wonderful opportunity to get your most pressing question answered.

Don't worry if you can't attend at that specific time, since all those who register will receive a copy of the recording. But sign up soon, since the questions that we receive first will have a much better chance at being covered.

I'll see you then,

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