Patricia Lynn Belkowitz, M.Msc., C.Ht., EFT

Energy Efficient

  Being physically active requires energy. When you run, swim or jump, your body uses up a lot of fuel moving about. You may not realize how much fuel you are consuming, but you do realize that you are expending energy. You get tired and you need rest. Thinking...

Default Mode

  Daydreaming, meditating or fantasizing about the future is just letting your mind wander. Scientists tell us that when we are engaged in these alpha state activities, our brains are engaged in what is referred to as self-generated cognition, using our default...

Hyperarousal is Not Sexy

  Are you hyperaroused? That sounds kind of sexy, but it isn’t. Hyperarousal or acute stress response is your body’s response to fear. What are you afraid of? The world can be a very scary place. We all have fears. Some of them are real. Some are imaginary. But...

Forgive…A Little Bit

  Recently, a young woman shared a story about her friend. She was visibly distraught and very concerned about his wellbeing. He was just 46 years old and was in hospital with kidney failure. His condition was now life-threatening. How did this happen? And how...

Summer Vacation Stories

    Since school is officially back in session, the summer holiday season is over. If you haven’t taken your summer vacation yet, you better hurry! And if you did…how was it? We have all experienced both good and bad vacations. Both give us stories to share...

Filling in the Blanks

  Even though I don’t know how this will happen, I thank the Universe because…  It is now ________(date) and I am ________(enjoying, looking at, experiencing, earning, etc.) my________(salary of $xxx, recovery, new home, new car, vacation, relationship, etc.) and...