Contemplation #4 “Why are favor and disgrace alarming? Seeking favor is degrading: alarming when it is gotten, alarming when it is lost… Man’s true self is eternal, yet he thinks, “I am this body and will soon die.” The Tao (verse 13) “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you […]
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Some Problems Can’t Be Solved
Contemplation #3 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Everyone has at least one; a problem that just seems to defy resolution. It seems that no matter what you try, nothing works. The problem remains and even grows worse over […]
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Contemplation #2 “With great leaders above them, people barely know one exists.” The Tao It is an unfortunate fact that narcissism is attracted to positions of leadership and authority as metal is to the magnet. Many would be leaders are drawn to pursue positions of leadership and authority by their need to inflate their sagging egos; without recognition, status, and power, they feel lacking, […]
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Contemplation #1 “Seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7) “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (Proverbs 16:16) In the 16th verse of the 16th chapter of Proverbs, we are encouraged to seek wisdom, for it is more precious than silver or gold! Unfortunately, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Welcome to The Hidden Treasure! “Contemplation is the highest form of activity.” Aristotle In Proverbs 16:16, we are encouraged to seek wisdom, for it is more precious than silver or gold. The Hidden Treasure integrates ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology. Enjoy exploring these jewels of contemplation, but be warned! Applying the wisdom found here may […]
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Lauren Rebman, LMFTA In my work with children, one of the main requests of the parents in families I meet with is to help them decrease the frequency of their child’s outbursts. Parents work tirelessly to discipline their children in the right way and follow all the rules, yet their child may continue to respond […]
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Vic Rebman, Ph.D. For those of you who are following my webinar, here are the quotes from our 2nd session. These are great quotes to review and contemplate! Quotes on Self-Esteem: “In essence, you are neither inferior nor superior to anyone. True self-esteem arises out of that realization.” – Echart Tolle “Productive achievement is a […]
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For those interested in developing a spiritually-based meditation practice, let me introduce you into a set of meditations I recently created for a private client. He has really enjoyed them and encouraged me to make them available to others. These meditations are very good for newcomers to meditation, as well as more advanced students of […]
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Dr. Vic Rebman For those following my webinar on creating success with balance, here are some of the quotes we covered in Session 1 that are great to review and contemplate. If you’re not enrolled in the webinar, they are still great quotes to review! Quotes on how our thoughts create our reality: “As a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Ordeal Therapy – An Introduction to a Less Familiar Behavioral Intervention
By Lauren Rebman LMFTA In the world of systemic family therapy there is a theoretical model by Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes called Strategic Therapy. This theory has intrigued me since I was introduced to it during my graduate studies. In particular, I am a fan of a technique of strategic theory entitled “Ordeal Therapy.” […]
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