“He who knows he has enough is rich.” ~Lao Tzu, Dao De Jing Starting from a very young age, those around us are teaching us what “success” is supposed to …
Defining Success
Category: Therapy
Finding Presence in the Face of Doubt
As an intern at Torus Therapy and someone who is newly heading into the field of social work, I admit that I struggle with feelings of imposter syndrome. At times …
Working with Fear
“Non-fear is the greatest gift we can offer to those we love. Nothing is more precious.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh, Understanding Our Mind Fear is a strong emotion that all of …
Unstuck: How Healing Frees Us
There is a common theme within many prominent healing modalities, which is the theme of being stuck. While the concept of being stuck seems easily recognizable, the ways that it …
What is EMDR?
In society, trauma has long been recognized, but under different terms to describe it, such as shellshock in veterans. Unfortunately, trauma has not always been addressed in a manner that …
Living By Your Values
The term value is thrown around often, but how often do we recognize values for the importance they have in directing our lives? When examining the term value, whether it …
The Room for Possibility and Experiencing Torus Therapy
As winter slowly ceases and makes room for the possibility of Spring, a sense of hope grows for many. I have seen the struggle during the Chicagoland winter. The absence …
What is Self-Trust? Why is it so Hard? And Ways to Build It
The topic of trust comes up in a variety of forms in therapy. Often in questions surrounding why it is so hard, where it stems from, and how to build …
Why The Whole World Appears To Be Single
This is the moment in time when more people are consciously choosing to be single than ever before. According to studies conducted by the Pew Research Center, 128 million Americans …
What is Transpersonal Therapy and Why Find a Transpersonal Therapist?
Transpersonal Therapy is a way to reach self-fulfillment and move you toward what you desire. In using different states of the brain, a Transpersonal Therapist guides you to access memories, …