NLP Anchoring & Pavlov’s Dogs

NLP Anchoring & Pavlov’s Dogs [wpseo_breadcrumb]   NLP anchoring is used our lives in a multitude of ways, even though we may have never heard the term before. Anchors are the “triggers” and “buttons that get pushed” that can...

New Drama Triangles and Intimacy

Home New Drama Triangles and Intimacy The new Drama Triangles, developed by Steve Karpman, MD are the best models for exploring various functional & dysfunctional dynamics in relationships. In fact, it could be the key to saving your marriage or relationship and...

Fighting Depression That Won’t Let Go

Fighting Depression That Won’t Let Go [wpseo_breadcrumb] Fighting depression is a daily battle for some people who have “tried everything”. Certain forms of depression have been labeled “Treatment Resistant” and “Chronic”...

Heal Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem

Heal Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem [wpseo_breadcrumb]   Healing the symptoms of low self esteem; i.e., the abandonment issues, toxic shame, & contempt that typically come from growing up in a less-than-nurturing family is why I created these lifetime membership...

Survival Skills and Dissociation

Survival Skills and Dissociation [wpseo_breadcrumb]   A survival skill known as dissociation is a process in which children caught in a traumatic situation or environment learn things like how to “zone out” or “go somewhere else”...

NLP Logical Levels of Change

Home NLP Logical Levels of Change The NLP Logical Levels of Change Model, inspired by Gregory Bateson and developed by the pioneers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming is very helpful in designing an action plan for change. The Stages of Change give us a general roadmap...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Home Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a brief-oriented therapy that helps change emotional states by changing thoughts, limiting beliefs, and other cognitive distortions. This form of therapy is widely accepted as a treatment of...

NLP Perceptual Positions

Home NLP Perceptual Positions Understanding NLP Perceptual Positions Let’s dive into the fascinating world of NLP Perceptual Positions and how they can significantly impact our relationships and self-awareness. NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, offers a...

Ego State Maps Summary

Home Ego State Maps Summary The following summaries of all three Structural Ego State Maps are listed below for easy reference. These Ego State Maps are great examples of what I mean when I refer to the Internet-of-the-Mind as neural networks…embedded in...

Distorted Reality and Limiting Beliefs

Home Distorted Reality and Limiting Beliefs Distorted reality can be caused by Injunctions, Counter-Injunctions, Attributions, and Decisions made by children early in life. These basic elements of a person’s Existential Position are usually at the root of...

Counseling Techniques at Carter Counseling

Home Counseling Techniques at Carter Counseling Our preferred coaching and counseling techniques are a blend of approaches suited to identifying and working directly with specific neural networks. These include online therapy courses, hypnosis downloads, videos,...

Thinking Errors and Addiction

Home Thinking Errors and Addiction Thinking Errors and Addiction: All humans can be susceptible to beliefs that limit themselves and irrational thinking errors, but they seem to be paramount in the alcoholic and/or addict. Because I am in long-term recovery and work...

Stinking Thinking Before the Drinking

Home Stinking Thinking Before the Drinking Stinking Thinking patterns that accompany abusive or addictive drinking can make up a ‘wall of denial’ that enables a drinker to continue despite the problems that are occurring. Denial is different than lying. When someone...

Sponsorship in Recovery

Home Sponsorship in Recovery Sponsorship in Recovery: An important component of the 12-step recovery program is sponsorship. What exactly is a sponsor? What do they do? And how does one go about getting a sponsor? What is Sponsorship in Recovery? Questions? Contact...

Shame and Addiction Trio

Home Shame and Addiction Trio Shame and Addiction – Active alcoholism or addiction can create a variety of outcomes, namely the Terrible Trio of guilt, remorse, and shame. The good news is that some of these feelings can serve as an indicator or warning sign to...