Mary Bondi 
There are many areas of our lives, our vehicles, our bodies and our cars that need attention and fine-tuning to remain healthy and balanced. It takes work and commitment from both individuals to willingly and openly address issues that will ultimately arise. Here are four hints to help you 1) … Read more
It used to be that people sought therapy or counseling only if they were suffering from a mental illness. Often times people would forego seeking help just because there was a stigma attached. Things are fortunately changing and more people feel comfortable seeking out a therapist or counselor for guidance and personal growth. The main … Read more
Stop putting yourself down to other people and yourself. You may want to keep a journal of how your negative self-talk is for one week. You may be surprised to notice you are not treating yourself in a loving manner. When you catch yourself doing this STOP and see a stop sign in your mind, … Read more
Relationship Counseling: Can It Really Work? Relationship counseling, couples counseling, and/or marriage counseling are pretty common terms that seem to come up whenever people are talking about potential deal-breaking differences or conflicts between themselves and their partner or spouse. Sometimes, this form of counseling can also be used to help two family … Read more
Personal Empowerment: The Basics Personal Empowerment is something that all of us chase, at least to some degree and to some extent. And yet, many people fail to understand what the concept really means. Many people chase personal empowerment from the outside. They read books, they attend classes, and they seek … Read more
Mind and Body Healing How am I really feeling? This is a question we don’t ask ourselves that often, even though we should. Are you happy or is there that underlying hint of from something you have not dealt with? Are you more tired than you realize? Is that stiff neck still … Read more
I believe that people, strong and resilient though they may be, sometimes require guidance I believe that we, as social beings, require social relationships for our well being. These relationships however, are a double-edged sword; they are often the source of much of our heartache and struggle. I believe that pain and tribulation is inevitable … Read more
What is EMDR? EMDR (which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a modality used in psychotherapy. It was developed during the 1980s by a psychologist named Francine Shapiro. The procedure is non-invasive, and basically uses the patient’s own rapid eye movements to help lessen the negative power of emotionally-charged memories. It was first … Read more
