Summer Sunshine Attachment Continues

by Chris Cantergiani on Aug 1, 2022

Hi friends! It’s hard to believe August has arrived, but here we are. I’ve got a pretty healthy attachment to this weather, so I’m not complaining. Let’s dive right in to the cool waters of this week’s Ohio EFT Newsletter:

Therapy As A Party Game? Yes, With Fewer Fights Than Monopoly

by The New York Times on Aug 1, 2022

Summer’s here and the time is right for… well, you know the rest! If you’re planning a get-together and want to hear about your guests’ daddy issues - without irony - this New York Times article suggests breaking out the late 60’s board game Group Therapy. Party on.

“It’s Just Another Cold, Dark Night On Everest.”

by Shankar Vedantam on August 1, 2022

Stress. Ugh, right? Somedays it can be motivational, but at other times it can be crushingly oppressive. Shankar Vedantam has a great interview with psychologist Alia Crum where she explains how our thoughts affect our response to stress. This episode is part one of a two-part program on the psychology of mindset. There’s always something interesting on “Hidden Brain”.

Save The Date: Ohio EFT’s First Zoom Call Set For August 12th @ 9:00am (EST)

by Ohio EFT on Aug 1, 2022

Newsletters and social media are fun, but there’s nothing quite like talking with other EFTers IRL! Ok, so this isn’t, technically, ‘in real life’… but since we’re statewide and, ahem, still living in the COVID-era, this is a great option! We’re kicking off monthly hour-long Zoom calls with our first live discussion on Friday, August 12th. Here’s a link. Meeting ID 823 2131 5008 and passcode 810018. Hope to see you there!

Depression Is Not Caused By A ‘Chemical Imbalance’ In The Brain, Say Scientists

by Nina Massey on Aug 1, 2022

A new study out of England suggests depression is not likely caused by low serotonin levels. This article discusses the decades-long rise in prescriptions for antidepressants and how current beliefs about the cause of depression may be off track.

Upcoming Core Skills Training - Toledo/Detroit Area

by Chris Cantergiani on August 1, 2022

Upcoming training for individuals who have already completed an EFT externship. These sessions will be held from 1:00pm to 7:15pm on Sundays and from 8:30am to 3:30pm on Mondays. The dates are: November 6-7, 2022; December 4-5, 2022; January 8-9, 2003 and February 5-6, 2023. In person classes will be in the Greater Toledo/Detroit area.

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Couples, There’s Hope For Your Stalled Sex Life

by Elizabeth Bernstein on Aug 1, 2022

It doesn’t take a marriage and family therapist license to understand that passion often drops off in a relationship after a few years. This Wall Street Journal article lays out a plan for how to get it back.

The “Everything Is Terrible, But I’m Fine” Gap

by Derek Thompson on Aug 1, 2022

Have you noticed a disconnect between the sadness people feel when talking about news-of-the-day compared to a more upbeat feeling about their own experience in everyday life? It’s been on my mind this summer, and this recent article in The Atlantic zeroes in on this “double helix of the American spirit”.

America Needs Sleep

by Erica Pandey on Aug 1, 2022

1 in 3 American adults don’t get enough sleep. And the consequences are more than just feeling like Mr. Crankypants all day. In fact, medical research has linked insufficient sleep to obesity, depression, anxiety, and even heart failure and dementia. Check out this article for advice from experts on the best ways to catch more ahhhhhs from your zzzzzzs.

Stories Of EFT

by Marta Morreale on Aug 1, 2022

This weekend I was reading through the recent ICEEFT newsletter and found a link to some great interviews that provide first-hand accounts from colleagues in the EFT community worldwide. This conversation with a therapist in Milan, Italy is inspiring! We would love to start sharing stories from the EFT community right here in Ohio. How did your experience during emotionally focused therapy training change you? Let’s talk!

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