Pyschologist and author of Mindfulness and the Art of Choice, Dr. Karen Sherman describes how choosing to practice simple mindfulness techniques can help us deal with the pain of our past experiences. Learn how to become aware of the signals that indicate we are responding in an old “knee-jerk” reactive patterns. By developing new ways of responding to previous hurts, it’s possible to turn off old negative thought patterns and heal leftover emotional wounds. Dr. Sherman shares specific exercises, including visualization, mindfulness and free association writing. She also discusses the impact of fear on our ability to live as fully as possible, and suggests ways to diminish it. For more information, please visit http://yourempoweredrelationship.com/