Inner Health Newsletter

The Future Face of Psychology

From Kyra Mesich, Psy.D.

Author of
The Sensitive Person's Survival Guide & Modern Meditation: Going Within

Contents

I. QUIT SMOKING! NEW E-BOOK AT WWW.KYRAMESICH.COM!

II. NEW PERSPECTIVES IN PEACOCK’S PERCH MAGAZINE

III. THE FUTURE FACE OF PSYCHOLOGY

IV. DR. MESICH’S UPCOMING CLASSES & WRITINGS

I. QUIT SMOKING: ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Quit Smoking: Alternative Health Solutions by Dr. Kyra Mesich is now available for FREE in e-book format at www.KyraMesich.com. You can read the book online or print it out.

Quit Smoking: Alternative Health Solutions contains a completely holistic approach to smoking cessation. Learn about the physical, emotional, social and behavioral aspects of the addiction, and overcome your individual reasons for smoking.

II. PEACOCK’S PERCH MAGAZINE

Check out Dr. Mesich’s regular column “New Perspectives” in Peacock’s Perch magazine. Peacock’s Perch is a new metaphysical journal, published in Minnesota.

Subscribe to Peacock’s Perch at www.paragonpeacock.com or call them toll-free at 1-866-990-7774.

III. THE FUTURE FACE OF PSYCHOLOGY by Kyra Mesich, Psy.D.

Psychology is the study of emotional and mental wellness. Unfortunately, in psychology's recent past, the field has struggled to earn the reputation as a "science," and has thus shunned much of its roots in hypnosis, dream analysis and other practices that acknowledged the unconscious and the soul.
Luckily, though, patients' demand for holistic healing will close the circle for the field of psychology. In other words, psychology of the future will look very much like healing methods of the past, including an understanding of the connection among mind, body, and spirit. In the coming years, psychologists will incorporate ancient practices such as herbalism, shamanism, energy healing and dream interpretation. The reason for looking to the past will be simple. These old, effective techniques acknowledged the reality of our soul and our connection to nature.
A large part of the emotional and mental suffering we endure in our modern world is directly caused by the disconnection from our soul, our energetic essence, and nature. Bringing back the old practices will heal the scars from that separation. Modern psychotherapists can already incorporate these old ways into their current practice if they choose. The resources exist for counselors to study disciplines such as flower essence therapy, shamanism, energy healing, and psychic development. Following is a brief definition of what each of these practices entails, and how it enhances the psychotherapeutic process:

Flower Essences
Flower essences are mild herbal remedies made from the flower of particular plants and trees. (Note: Please do not confuse flower essences with essential oils used in aromatherapy. They are completely different.) Flower essences are taken internally, and are used primarily to aid emotional and spiritual concerns. Flower essences are currently made by several manufacturers throughout the U.S. who also offer training programs for practitioners. So, rather than recommending Prozac or other psychotropic medication, a psychotherapist could offer or refer a client to flower essence remedies, which work more safely and more effectively to heal emotional pain such as depression, anxiety, abuse recovery, and addictions.

Shamanism
Shamanism is an ancient practice which acknowledges other realities and the vastness of our soul. The shaman learns to navigate other realms to search for the soul-based solution to a patient's illness or problem. Shamans know that a person's soul can be injured by harsh conditions such as abuse or trauma. Hence, the shaman may search for a client's traumatized soul part to retrieve, may bring back a power animal to strengthen the client's energy, and can uncover the underlying cause behind the patient's current symptoms.
As with flower essences, a psychotherapist could choose to study shamanism or could refer his/her patients to a shaman for a healing. The beneficial effects of the shamanic healing could then be incorporated into counseling. By allowing shamanic principles into the psychotherapeutic process, the counselor acknowledges the reality of the soul and assists the patient in becoming whole and well again. In that way, the client and therapist will be able to work through remaining issues in therapy far more successfully.

Energy Healing
Energy healing, such as Reiki, helps us become aware that we are energetic beings. Reiki practitioners know that energy healing sessions can loosen emotional blocks, aid the healing of old emotional wounds, and allow the client to become more aware of the actions he or she can take to improve their current situation. Its obvious how these effects of energy healing could assist the psychotherapeutic process. Counseling can sometimes be overwhelming for those clients who are dealing with deep, resilient issues or recovering from abusive situations. Energy healing is a great adjunct to ease the therapy process and create greater harmony and understanding for therapist and patient.

Psychic Development
As I mentioned earlier in this article, much of our modern-day emotional suffering is a result of being disconnected from our true essence. This includes a lack of understanding of our psychic abilities. Many people suffer confusion, pain and torment because they pick up visual, auditory, or emotional psychic information, which they have no way to understand or process.
When psychic awareness enters the arena of psychology, patients will no longer be labeled as psychotic when they hear the voices of spirit guides, no longer medicated for depression when they are actually strongly empathic, and no longer scoffed at for following their gut intuition over logical evidence. What this means is the patients who really are mentally ill will still be helped, while the people who are actually struggling with psychic abilities will not be diagnosed, but instead will receive guidance in ways to understand, control and develop their abilities. Of course, on the other side of the coin, think of how different psychotherapy would be if counselors could openly use their own psychic abilities to intuitively know the most efficient ways to help their clients.

This is just a sampling of the practices that will be incorporated into psychology in the coming years. Many therapists around the world already do. When mind, body, soul, and nature all come together in the psychologist's office, the result will be tremendous empowerment for both client and therapist.
Kyra Mesich has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and is the author of ‘The Sensitive Person's Survival Guide' and 'Modern Meditation:Going Within.' She is currently accepting a limited number of new clients. Contact Dr. Mesich at 651-735-8880  or www.KyraMesich.com.

IV. DR. MESICH’S UPCOMING CLASSES & APPEARANCES

Saturday, March 23, 2002 11:00am
Body, Mind Life Expo in Minneapolis, MN
http://www.101expos.com/index3.html

The Secret Strengths of Emotional Sensitivity
Emotionally sensitive people feel emotions deeply, are easily hurt, uncomfortable in loud or crowded environments, and may suffer from recurrent depression or anxiety. What few people know is that emotional sensitivity is directly related to psychic sensitivity, particularly empathic ability. In this powerful workshop you will:
* Discover what empathic ability is  *How it relates to sensitivity & depression  *How this new knowledge can solve life-long struggles with emotional sensitivity or depression

Dr. Kyra Mesich has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and is the author of the award-winning book, The Sensitive Person's Survival Guide.

** Full Day Workshop! **
Saturday, April 13, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sensitivity: The Psychic Causes of Emotional Sensitivity

Saturday, April 13, 10:00-5:00, $125
The Metaphysical Emporium in White Bear Lake, MN

Every emotionally sensitive person is psychically sensitive, particularly in the realm of empathic ability. It is our unawareness of this natural empathic ability that results in the painful aspects of sensitivity, and our struggles with recurrent depression or anxiety.

Dr. Kyra Mesich has researched the link between emotional sensitivity and psychic sensitivity and this all-day workshop will teach you:

*What empathic ability is
*How it relates to your emotional sensitivity
*Ways to control and manage your empathic ability
*How to reconnect with your psychic feeling abilities to use them to your benefit
*In-depth lessons on flower essence remedies and meditation
Sensitivity is not a weakness. It is a psychic strength. Knowing this will finally make sense of your sensitivity!

Call the Metaphysical Emporium to register, (651)407-8599

Introduction to Energy Healing

Saturday, April 27, 2:00-5:00pm, $50
The Metaphysical Emporium in White Bear Lake, MN

An energy healer channels positive universal energy, which can lead to profound healing for self and others. What you may not know is that anyone can easily learn to channel and use this healing energy.

This workshop will give you an overview of some of the different types of energy healing. You will then learn a simple, effective technique for channeling healing energy for yourself and others.

Whether you are looking to energy healing as an adjunct to your healing practice, or are simply looking for a resource to aid you along your personal journey, you'll leave this class with new skills you can start using immediately.

Call the Metaphysical Emporium to register, (651)407-8599

8-WEEK PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Self, Soul & Spirit Guides: A Grounded Course in Psychic Development

This fun and grounded course will cover:
The different types of psychic abilities: clairvoyance, clairaudience, empathic ability, intuition, psychometry, Grounding, Psychic Protection, Meditation, Aura Awareness, Healing, Nature Spirits & Elementals, Spirit Guides & Angels, Power Animals, Past Lives & Past Life Regression, and Communing with your Soul.

Self, Soul & Spirit Guides: A Grounded Course in Psychic Development

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00pm, beginning May 1st, 2002  
Pink Moon Hallow in Minneapolis, MN

$25 per class, pay as you go.

To register, call Dr. Kyra Mesich directly at 651-735-8880
Class size is limited. Register early to guarantee a spot.