Category Archives: Counseling

Blind Spots/Creative Work

Posted on January 24, 2012 by janellmoon

Blog 4 I’ve been thinking of what I have to change in myself.  I am a long-term counselor working with many clients over the years but  I still have my blind spots and know it. I am glad to have … Continue reading →

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Communicating With Your Inner Child

Posted on January 22, 2012 by janellmoon

Part of the process of healing beyond thinking but involving your emotions and body is to begin to have a “sense”, a “feeling”, even a picture of your inner child. (Use photographs if you can to remember how s/he felt.) … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Experiences in Poetry- Beyond the Substance/The Craft

Posted on January 19, 2012 by janellmoon

When I edit poetry for publication, I read to see that these elements are strong. 1. Fresh Language–no common phrases/language used as jargon 2. Show, don’t tell –Don’t teach, preach or explain but show us through imagery. “A picture worth … Continue reading →

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Deciding If to Edit Memoir

Posted on January 15, 2012 by janellmoon

A memoir just came across my desk that has an interesting discussion of gender. The s/he or girl as boy et al. I found it interesting. Really wonderful poetic language. S/he, an author with a book for a prize I … Continue reading →

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Counseling and Memoir Writing

Posted on January 13, 2012 by janellmoon

Just a note to mention that the more you know yourself and your “psychology”, the better able you will be to write your memoir in a realistic fashion. To understand your instinct (for survival) and how thatplays out in you … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by janellmoon

A close study of the two methods of using the mind to relax are different but they share fundamental similarities of purpose. And both are processes to help the self function better in this fast- paced world of ours. One … Continue reading →

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Memoir: The Scene: Write Better

Posted on January 1, 2012 by janellmoon

Your reader is reading your book because the title draws them in. You provide your reader with a powerful emotional experience and great facts as the story develops. If you’re writing a romance, you must create in your reader the … Continue reading →

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Blame in Relationships

Posted on December 22, 2011 by janellmoon

It is always easy to blame others for our problems.That’s often what hurts us and our relationships the most. When you feel yourself blaming others, why not turn that blaming finger back on yourself and see your part in the … Continue reading →

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Counseling for Change Change-of-Life Crisis

Posted on December 19, 2011 by janellmoon

Some information from a counselor in private practice for 24 years and ideas to solve any concerns. Confused about self what you want to do? Wondering about partnership or wanting a partnership? Prefer to be alone? Drinking too much? Feel … Continue reading →

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