Growing up, I was taught to judge spiritual practices that were different from my own. This post is a personal reflection on deconstructing those beliefs by exploring what Indigenous cultures can teach us about the true meaning of "spirit" and the vital importance of giving back to the Earth in any healing practice.

A few months after my friend died, he appeared in my dream, driving a golf cart on a strange, red planet. This post is a personal reflection on that extraordinary visitation dream and what it taught me about grief, healing, and the mysterious ways we find closure. A look at the line where psychology and spirituality meet.

Are you using the internet to support your clients' spirituality? This post highlights two amazing resources for Islamic and Buddhist clients. Discover how digital bibliotherapy can build rapport and provide character-building tools for youth.

Spiritual therapy shouldn't be a luxury item. This post explores the ethics of combining psychotherapy with spiritual guidance. I discuss the importance of collaborating with clergy and ask a difficult question: Do community mental health clinics fail low-income clients by ignoring the soul?

Demons in the bedroom. This post explores the link between Sleep Paralysis and religious folklore, asking whether these terrifying night visions are actually invitations to spiritual growth.

There is the "One Truth" of science, and the "Many Truths" of the human spirit. In this post, I discuss the tension between Realism and Relativism in research, and why I’m trying to build a bridge between objective data and subjective spiritual experience.

Is reality just a series of numbers? 1, 2, 3, 4. This post explores the ancient Pythagorean belief that these four integers are the building blocks of the entire physical universe, and my personal reflection on seeing the "code" behind nature.

Is a cure for symptoms the same as true healing? This post argues that for many, the answer is no. Discover the powerful, evidence-based case for integrating spirituality and religion into modern psychotherapy. From improving emotion regulation to reducing depression, learn why addressing a client's core beliefs is the key to healing the whole person.

"We are made of grace and a wisp of stars..." But do we remember who we are and where we come from? This post is a personal reflection on the great mystery of life and death, exploring different cultural views on the afterlife and the spiritual practices that help us connect to our source.

How do different cultures view death? This post explores three profound perspectives—from Christianity, the Yoruba tradition, and traditional China—and shares a personal journey of moving from one belief system to a more expansive, inclusive spiritual understanding.