Howard Brockman, LCSW is one of the top psychotherapists and counselors in Salem Oregon for over 32 years. Howard has authored two popular books: Dynamic Energetic Healing and Essential Self-Care for Caregivers and Helpers. To learn more about Howard Brockman, please visit the full bio.
Columbia Press LLC is an independent publishing company located in Salem, Oregon. It’s first book on Dynamic Energetic Healing came out in 2006 and garnered 4 publishing awards. It continues to sell well throughout the country and Europe as well… Read More »Columbia Press LLC
The conference in San Diego was wonderful this year. It was May 31-June 2 and I enjoyed all of the presentations I went to. The keynote speakers were quite good, particularly Dr. Gary Schwartz who spoke about Earthing. This is a way to describe the benefits of grounding and the positive effects of the free electrons from the earth that when regularly exposed to, reduce and even eliminate inflammation, more and more suspected as the underlying cause of many chronic and degenerative disease processes. I ordered a grounding rubber pad to place my feet on while at the computer as well as a conductive bed sheet, both of which are connected to the ground in the wall electrical socket. It’s only been three days of use but so far, the results appear promising with better sleep and an old knee injury that seems to be less problematic. I will keep you updated. Read More »14th Energy Psychology Conference Update
It has occurred to me lately that while wonders emerge anytime, high or peak states can be generated through specific efforts. In the past when I was younger, I would passionately do Kundalini yoga and always feel much better afterwards–a… Read More »Shifting Moods
Many people choose their vocation as a caregiver or helper. These include nurses and doctors, psychologists and therapists, hotline workers, social workers and paramedics, among others. As baby boomers age, this vast demographic will require enormous help that will inspire… Read More »The Many Faces of Caregivers and Helpers
Those who assist others, caregivers and helpers in various guises, tend to be overly externally referenced versus self-referential. This is simply a fact. I have written an entire book on the subject but for this brief article, I ask you… Read More »Does Media Interfere With Self-Care?
Daily living often evolves into a routinized series of transitions. We start our day with coffee or a shower, breakfast over paper, perhaps prepare a lunch and off to work we go. For most of us, work is a series… Read More »Can You Live Without Ecstasy?
People who help for a living often overlook potential hazards. Many of these occur from energetic information exchange that is part of the interpersonal field. For instance, just listening to someone describe a traumatic experience can generate vicarious trauma, as… Read More »Caregiving Tip of the Day — Vicarious Trauma
March is National Social Work month with an emphasis on the many roles that social workers provide. The following are among the many tasks and issues that social workers address: Social workers play an integral role in care coordination for… Read More »Social Workers and Caregiving
Helpers and caregivers need to learn to say NO often since their tendency is to always say yes. The way to yes is through saying NO often (to ever-present requests), which leads to opportunities to finally say YES to self-care… Read More »Caregivers and Helpers Tip of the Day
Identifying caregiver overload is the first step to proper self-care. If you know you are suffering from compassion fatigue, secondary traumatization from witnessing the trauma of others or burnout from lack of support and rest, there are remedies. Know that… Read More »Caregivers and Helpers Tip of the Day