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    • I’ve admired Kathy Naman’s work for over 20 years. She is a naturally gifted psychotherapist, having an uncommonly strong combination of warmth, kindness and clarity. Beyond being genuinely likable and a safe person to be with, Kathy has deep expertise in creating personalized therapeutic recovery plans. Given the depth of her experience and the confidence she has in people’s capacity for recovery, Kathy has the ability to communicate quiet yet realistic hope for people who are feeling alone in the throes of depression.

      Chuck Knapp, MA, LPC
      Co-director, Windhorse Community Services,Inc
    • Kathy has been extremely helpful in working with individuals recovering from illness or learning to live with chronic disorders. Her work underscores the fact that our ability to live fully and with meaning does not depend on the absence of illness or adversity, but on how we deal with both Her patients improve in quality of life, independence, and understanding of the issues they struggle with. She is a very gifted, compassionate therapist,

      A.W., referring psychiatrist
    • Several years ago I worked with Kathy to help with the stress I experienced from overbooking my days and weeks. Time for what was important to me seemed to slip easily into never-never land. Kathy’s simple yet elegant system allowed me to get real about my time and weave what was important for me, spiritually and emotionally, into my days. The Unifying Principle system she teaches has allowed me to align my personal priorities with my life in the world. Everyday is now filled with more ease and more smiles.

      Renee Rosario, MA, LPC
      Enneagram teacher and psychotherapist

Archive for September, 2009

Sep
02

What is Depression and How Do I Recognize It?

Posted by kathy under Uncategorized

Susan is befuddled. She feels awful. She is tired all of the time, she is unnecessarily cranky with her kids, and there is no excitement about her life. Her husband wants her to take some classes at the local college, thinking the stimulation might be good for her. Her mother tells her to count her blessings and quit taking things so seriously. Her friend, Tina, is worried about her. Her family doctor wants her to take vitamins and exercise. Susan feels a tinge of recognition and panic when she hears the ads on tv for all of the antidepressants. The lady at the health food store told her those medicines are poison. At the end of the day Susan still feels befuddled and awful

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