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Cultivating Awareness of Synchronicity as a Spiritual Practice
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 6 Comments
Owl symbolizes wisdom and messages to us from Great Mystery Synchronicity was a term coined by the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung. It is a concept that refers to coincidences that are experienced as meaningful but have no apparent causal relationship, yet would be unlikely to have resulted from mere chance. Synchronicity describes events that inexplicably…
Read More Pluto Enters Aquarius: The Need for a New Paradigm in Psychiatry
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 1 Comment
On Saturday January 20, 2024, Pluto will enter the sign of Aquarius, and with the exception of a brief period next fall, will remain there until 2044. It marks the beginning of a new era, which will catapult us into a brave new world. When Pluto enters a new sign, the themes associated with…
Read More Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 8 Comments
“Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness”, my first book, will be published on January 2, 2024. It describes my journey from practicing as a more mainstream psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to the holistic approach I take today. The book can be pre-ordered on the author’s page where you can…
Read More The Gift of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 8 Comments
Ketamine is the only psychedelic that is currently legal to prescribe in Massachusetts. There are many misconceptions about this marvelous medicine which is frequently devalued as having lesser therapeutic potential than other psychedelics like MDMA or psilocybin. This is not the case. In low doses, it has been safely used to alleviate suffering in a…
Read More The PsychoSpiritual Function of the Continuous Glucose Monitor
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 19 Comments
We are embarking upon a time of radical new beginnings. The spring equinox occurring today at 5:24 PM EST marks the start of the astrological calendar, defined by the sun reaching 0 degrees Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. Aries, a fire sign symbolized by the ram, is associated with determination, initiative, passion,…
Read More Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS): Often Misdiagnosed as a Primary Psychiatric Condition
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 41 Comments
As any doctor can tell you, the most crucial step toward healing is having the right diagnosis. If the disease is precisely identified, a good resolution is far more likely. Conversely, a bad diagnosis usually means a bad outcome, no matter how skilled the physician. …
Read More Flower Essence Magic and Synchronicity
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 6 Comments
I would like to share a beautiful magical practice with you that I just learned this summer, creating homemade flower essences. I have worked with commercially made flower essences for years, but only recently learned how to prepare them at home. Creating them myself is an entirely different experience than purchasing them ready-made and allows…
Read More The Gift of Transcending Inner Ageism
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 50 Comments
When the Universe wants me to pay attention to something, repeated uncanny synchronicities occur in my life. I feel called to share with you recent experiences in this regard. I never had been one of those people who worried about my age. Turning 30, 40, 50, or 60 did not phase me, but suddenly as…
Read More “Changing of the Gods” Challenges the Mythology of Despair
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 3 Comments
Hopelessness, helplessness, and fear are emotions that predispose to passivity and despair. In the face of pandemic exhaustion, bitter political polarization, and the alarming daily news of the collapse of the biosphere, it is small wonder that so many people feel not only deeply pessimistic about the future but are frankly depressed. But what if,…
Read More Body Intuitive and Energy Psychiatry
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 7 Comments
Body Intuitive is a powerful new energy healing modality that marries current western medical science with Classical Chinese Medicine. It was created by molecular biologist Laura Stuve, Ph.D., and Chinese Medicine Doctor, Janet Galipo, DOM. Body Intuitive evolved from the BodyTalk System, and like Body Talk, it is a system of healing that takes the…
Read More The Astrology of 2021: Grave Danger and Support for Envisioning a Wished for World
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 3 Comments
No one has any need for astrology to inform them that we are living through intense times of accelerated change. It can, however, be helpful to name and understand some of the current powerful planetary influences, in order to make sense of the chaos we are witnessing and to inspire us to imagine the world…
Read More Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS): Medicine for Our Transformative Times
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 2 Comments
One of the most frequent suggestions that I make to patients who consult me in my holistic psychiatry practice is that they learn the Dynamic Neural Retraining System, (DNRS), a program designed to rehabilitate the limbic system of the brain. I make this recommendation to patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions including depression,…
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Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness
Awards for Sacred Psychiatry:
- Winner of the Nautilus Award — SILVER Health, Healing, and Wellness
- National Indie Excellence Award WINNER — Alternative Health & Psychology/Psychiatry
- San Francisco Book Festival — Runner Up, Religious/Spiritual
- Eric Hoffer Award — Honorable Mention, Spiritual
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