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UnCommon Sense:  Psychology that Works. 





UnCommon Sense Articles

By Suzie Wolfer LCSW


Is it REALLY Procrastination?  
When you are wrestling with depression and the physiological effects of "freeze" programs in the body, it's easy to be your own worst critic.  Read more to see yourself in a different, more kind and gentle light.

Is It Stress or Trauma? -
Learn how you can tell if it's just the stress of challenging life events or trauma.  And how to fix trauma with Somatic Experiencing

Healing Trauma - Wild Animals Know the Secret -
Ever wonder why wild animals like deer, rabbits, gazelles or other prey animals don't walk around anxious and scared? Read this important article.  It could change your life.  Learn how with Somatic Experiencing

Anxiety - How to Outsmart It!  -
Pick one of these easy to use tools and get relief now.

Your "Essence" or Your Authentic Self
- identify your core qualities with easy tools anyone can use

Concert Called Life:  Integrating Your Inner States - recognize the rich inner diversity that is our human legacy and learn how to integrate an be the CEO of your own inner empire

Dilemma of the Acorn - Should we play it safe. . . or should we grow.

Golden Buddha - the story if the priceless Thai Buddha covered in clay.   True!

Life As Improv - We would learn a lot from Improv comedians as we face life challenges

Recipe for Holiday Stress
- Simple tools to reduce stress at the holidays or any day

Secret Science of Change:  Stop Being So Hard on Yoursel
f - Find out how to recognize where you are in the process of change.  And then take steps that will more quickly and gently help you reach your goals.

10 Relationship Tips - by Jonelle Richards LCSW learn what scientists have discovered to help you save or resuscitate your relationship.