The Benefits of Therapy: Part One

The word “therapy” has developed a negative connotation over the years, despite the research that proves otherwise. At Dr. Eliana Cohen Psychology, Dr. Cohen and her associates work hard to give people the treatment and support that they deserve. We specialize in individual therapy, family and couples therapy, mood disorders, and more. View our full …

Wheel of Awareness

The center hub of the metaphoric wheel represents the “knowing” of being conscious, while the elements on the rim stand for the “known” As seen in the diagram, known elements on the external rim include: Our first five sense – what we see, hear, smell, taste and touch What we sense from our inner bodily …

Loving-Kindness

There are many different forms of love, for example, an intimate partner, child, friend, family, or other humanity. Each form of love has the fundamental elements of Curiosity, Openness, and Acceptance, which equal Love (COAL) (Siegel, 2010) “Loving-kindness means bringing a COAL state of being present, attuning, and resonating with the person” (Siegel, 2010) Being …

Breath Awareness Instructions

Breath Awareness Instructions In this summary, we include much of the science that is not usually explained in “regular breath awareness”. More importantly, we emphasize subtle methodological changes that make all the difference in terms of the results you can get from meditation. Please make sure that you read this and implement the instructions as …

New Therapist Spotlight: Jennifer Newman

We’re excited to introduce our newest team member, Jennifer Newman. Jennifer is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. She has received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has worked with a wide range of client populations (i.e., adults, adolescents, children, and individuals in conflict with the law) experiencing a number of mental health …