One of the foundations of my work as a clinical holistic psychotherapist is the understanding of the significant impact trauma, grief, emotional upheaval, life transitions and other emotionally charged events, past or present, can have on the physical and physiological health of the human body. It’s more than a theory–there are plenty of scientific studies validating this reality. However, I developed an interest in exploring the existing research after experiencing eye-opening and profound discoveries in my own work with clients. While writing names in my appointment book, I began to sense physical pain, the location/type of pain in the body, and would know in moments at least some of the emotional events that are being held, unresolved, in that body and which contribute to the physical malady. As I opened to this experience I was a bit overwhelmed, but it was clear there was no turning back and this was to be the cornerstone of my therapeutic work. This is an extremely informative yet highly humbling experience–being so connected to a client as to actually experience, for a few moments, the source of his or her pain. Read more »
Releasing Pain from the Body
One of the foundations of my work as a clinical holistic psychotherapist is the understanding of the significant impact trauma, grief, emotional upheaval, life transitions and other emotionally charged events, past or present, can have on the physical and physiological health of the human body. It’s more than a theory–there are plenty of scientific studies [...]
Healthy, Happy Sex!
It has been said that sex is the barometer of a romantic relationship. It’s also been said that when it comes to relationships, “sex isn’t everything–unless you aren’t having any.” It’s natural in a relationship or marriage for sexual interest and interaction to ebb and flow, yet almost infallibly, problems in relating sexually with a [...]
Harmonious Living(TM) Meditation and Wellness Series with Heather Hunter
Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00am until 12:00pm The science is there–practicing meditation decreases blood pressure, helps heal depression and calm anxiety, stimulates imaginative and creative thinking,and boosts the immune system!”Meditation” is something I have been known to “prescribe” to my clients!I’ve created this series to provide a comfortable, relaxing, and supportive environment for the exploration [...]
What’s the Cost of Holding Back? by Heather Hunter
From time to time, we all decide to “bite our tongues” and withhold a comment or suggestion to someone. We may also occasionally decide not to share how we feel. Yet there are those who are almost always timid about voicing their opinions. Is this you? Sometimes you just don’t feel the point is significant [...]
Healthy, Happy Sex!
May 10th, 2012 
HeatherMHunter It has been said that sex is the barometer of a romantic relationship. It’s also been said that when it comes to relationships, “sex isn’t everything–unless you aren’t having any.”
It’s natural in a relationship or marriage for sexual interest and interaction to ebb and flow, yet almost infallibly, problems in relating sexually with a partner indicate problems in other areas of the relationship–or the individual– as well. Read more »
Heather Hunter’s 3 Week Support Intensive: Available anywhere in the US!
May 4th, 2012 hmh70 Allow me, your contemporary psychotherapist and relationship, wellness and personal empowerment specialist, to be right there with you, providing inspiration, guidance, comfort, and direction through confusing times, struggle, transition, or just when you need some extra intensive support. I will be connecting with you every single day for 3 weeks! ~Heather
You are NOT alone! (click on the title for details) Read more »
Harmonious Living(TM) Meditation and Wellness Series with Heather Hunter
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The science is there–practicing meditation decreases blood pressure, helps heal depression and calm anxiety, stimulates imaginative and creative thinking,and boosts the immune system!”Meditation” is something I have been known to “prescribe” to my clients!I’ve created this series to provide a comfortable, relaxing, and supportive environment for the exploration of different types of meditative practices. I understand it is often difficult to find the motivation to meditate on our own, so I have created this program to support the procrastinators, those who are “over-thinking” the process, as well as those who just want more opportunities for a great meditation experience.
This series is designed to run monthly, and will feature various methods of meditations and some occasional guest facilitators.My facility, Casa Mariposa in Carefree Arizona, is handicap accessible and located in close proximity to shopping and dining opportunities. |
What’s the Cost of Holding Back? by Heather Hunter
April 30th, 2012 HeatherMHunter From time to time, we all decide to “bite our tongues” and withhold a comment or suggestion to someone. We may also occasionally decide not to share how we feel.
Yet there are those who are almost always timid about voicing their opinions. Is this you? Sometimes you just don’t feel the point is significant enough, or that YOU are important enough. Maybe you tell yourself, “what I have to say doesn’t really matter”.
If you don’t stand up for yourself, who will? Read more »
Talking (and listening!) to Yourself
April 18th, 2012 HeatherMHunter Culturally, there’s a tendency to mock folks who talk to themselves. Having conversations with ones-self has been popularly associated with questionable personality characteristics and general “wacky” behavior. As an old adage goes, “it’s okay to talk to yourself…it’s when you start to answer yourself that you need to worry.”
I disagree. Not withstanding that in some instances talking with ones-self is one of many symptoms of mental illness, periodic self-talk can serve many useful functions. Read more »
Heather M. Hunter, MAHolistic Psychotherapist, Wellness IntuitiveFounder and Director of 