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We have spent the past few sessions talking about persona vs. shadow.  Everyone harbors secrets/shadow and as a pastoral counselor, it is our job to help people bring their secrets (conscious or subconscious);  their shadow side out into the light. … Continue reading →

During our discussion around grief in session 5, it was concluded that 3 of the most important things to consider are story, imagination and ritual.  What immediately came to my mind was the ‘green funeral’ that I had the privilege … Continue reading →

My mother, age 86, visited me recently after her first fall.  As a nurse, I am all too aware that as people age it is the dreaded fall that often leads to one’s demise.  Over the years, my mothers’ appetite … Continue reading →

As we learned in the first session, we recall images better than thought.  One of Dr. McKinnley’s favorite image is that of a small boat in the bay verses the ocean.  The small boat in the bay feels secure in … Continue reading →

It wasn’t until our first session of the Pastoral Counseling Training Program that I realized how spiritually depleted I have been feeling over the past few months/years perhaps.  During the precious 2 hour introductions from the class participants, I became … Continue reading →

I am presently enrolled in a 10 week Pastoral Counseling Training program in Hartford, Ct.  During our first session last week, we spent 2 hours with introductions.  We are a diverse class of 30.  Primarily, the group consists of ministers/pastors … Continue reading →

August 22, 2013, I will be doing a book reading at Gaylord Library at 6:30pm. Gaylord Library is located at 47 College Street in South Hadley, Ma. Look forward to seeing you! Blessings to you all from Cathy Truehart

I recently needed to counsel a family member who’s mother had just died less than a week ago.  He was seeking counsel on how to deal with his father’s grief.   His father has dementia.  I will refer to the … Continue reading →

I will doing my first reading at White Square Book store on the 27th of June.  I am excited to be around such an amazing collection of books.  The store is located at 88 Cottage Street, not far from Nini’s … Continue reading →

I recently had the privilege of reading Janice Beetle’s book,”Divine Renovations.”  This book is a candid account of one woman’s journey finding her soul mate and her experience of love and loss.  Janice, a local author like myself, is a … Continue reading →