NATIONAL POST ARTICLE

I am thrilled to share this super exciting news. I was featured in Saturday June 21st National Post (an extremely reputable nationwide newspaper in Canada) in the Body and Mind section, they did a full page article on the benefits of phone therapy. It's a special moment for me and one that I am so happy to be able to share with all of you. You can read it here until i get a decent PDF posted:

http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=603091

THE CARAVAN: MEDITATIONS FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

As many of you know and some of you are just finding out, I have been in New York for the past two years working on a meditation project with my creative partner Diana Kazakova, the other half of our company, The Caravan Group. We are gearing up to launch our 7 CD Meditation Set. The CD Set is called The Caravan: Meditations for Emotional Healing and we are so excited that it will soon be available to the public. We have spent the last two years creating, producing and recording these cd's and the companion book and it's really rewarding to see it all coming together at long last. The CD's are based around the 7 chakras or healing centers. I originally came up with the idea because I wanted a way for both myself and my clients to work on our stuff in addition to just talking about it. It is a meditative and musical experience that really helps clear, heal and transform all areas of our lives. Our new website is up now, though still in rustic form: www.thecaravangroup.com Please sign up to our email list so we can alert you when the cd's become available for purchase! A big thanks to everyone who has been involved and supporting us through the process of making this concept come to life, it's been a life changing experience and one that I am so grateful for. I actually listen to the cd's myself on a nearly daily basis and have found them to be an amazing tool for grounding, softening and inspiring myself. A beautiful reminder to take time for oneself, hope you get a chance to enjoy them as I continue to!

PHONE THERAPY FAQ'S

Here are some FAQ's people generally ask me about therapy:

How long will it take?

Therapy works as fast as you do. It takes a little time to build trust and get comfortable but most of my clients feel a difference from the first session. It is always at a pace that YOU are comfortable with. You are the captain of this ship.

How often should i book my sessions?

Most people book once a week (at least at the beginning to get the ball rolling). After you get into a groove, it is always good to keep checking in for maintenance every few weeks. Again, everyone is different and you get to choose what is right for you.

How much does it cost?

I have a sliding scale starting at $65 going to $100 with a special rate for students. I use the honor system, for clients to choose what range they are comfortable with, as everyone has different financial possibilities. I am certainly more flexible about the rate depending on how often we speak. Please note: i have never turned anyone away who wanted therapy but couldn't afford the top rate.

Is it totally confidential?

YES. Absolutely. Unless i am subpoenaed by a court, your sessions are completely confidential. The other exception is if you are hurting yourself (suicidal) or if you are abusing someone else physically or sexually, then i am required by law to report the harmful activity to the authorities.

Is therapy covered by insurance?

Some plans do and some don't. Most don't because it is psychotherapy and not psychology or psychiatry.

Can you prescribe medication?

No. I am not a doctor.

What will we talk about?

Each session is different, and whatever you are sitting with at the time is where we start. It is much better to have a consultation, as it is quite difficult to describe in writing what happens. Consultations are free!

PHONE THERAPY DE-CONSTRUCTED

Many people contact me to ask how this whole phone therapy thing works, so i thought i would post a step by step for those who love a step by step (like me!)

1. Set up a day/time through email or phone that works for both of us
2. Send payment through paypal or online banking www.interac.ca
3. Call at the appointed time and begin our session

Yes it is that easy.

I am also available for consultations to see if we are a fit for each other, so don't be shy, you don't have to commit until you feel it's right for you.

ARCHETYPE WORKSHOP MAY 10TH

Archetypes offer us a world of insight into all aspects of ourselves and our lives. My colleague Jennifer Ganske and I will be conducting a one day workshop on the topic.

What are archetypes? They are universal symbols that speak in the language of the subconscious, they can reveal a lot about our shadow and light aspects. Sounds deep but actually we use them in our everyday: Ever feel like a Victim? Think someone is a Princess or Diva? Do you find you are the Saboteur of your success or relationships? Notice how people sell themselves just like a prostitute? Well if you can identify with any of these, we are going to explore them in depth! The day will be split in half with the morning part being led by Jennifer who will lecture on how to understand, identify and explore your archetypes and their purpose in your life, this will be followed by a lunch break and in the second half of the day I will lead some experiential exercises to connect with and begin working with your core archetypes.
Please come join us for a day of discovery and empowerment! Limited space is available so pre-registration is required, email me at ask@agnes@yahoo.com or phone 646-293-5824. We have a beautiful loft space in midtown manhattan for the workshop, see you there! Check out our flyer here (just click on it for a 100% full size) and our ad in the
NewYork SPIRIT Magazine Calendar.

FOR A MORE PROFESSIONAL LOOK...

check me out on my grown up site: www.therapytoronto.ca lots of cool other therapists on there too, oh and try not to judge the photo, it's very, very fishbowl lens.

WHY YOU NO CALL ME?

I know it must seem odd that a phone therapist has no phone number listed on her blog or flyer. However this is just my little way of screening people and keeping my phone time efficient, otherwise as mom used to say, why would anyone by the cow if they can get the milk for free (my mom actually never said that, but it seems to be an urban myth that mothers do). In any case please feel free to email me at ASKAGNES@YAHOO.COM tell me a little about why you are seeking therapy and i promise to respond uber promptly!

NEW MISSION: DOING NOTHING

There's a good section of the population who are already very good at this, if this is you, go do something productive. For the rest of you, i'd like to invite you to the promised land, it's called Nada-landia. The place of doing nothing. Monks do it and how wrong can they really be? They live to be 300 years old. Make no mistake, it is an art. It requires just enough energy not to fall asleep but not so much energy that you end up thinking. Taking my lead from Eckhart Tolle (http://www.eckharttolle.com/), it starts with not labeling or naming anything but just experiencing it. Try not saying in your mind, now i'm going to go lay on the couch, just experience laying on the couch-you will see how very different the two are. I've gotten pretty good at it, but sometimes i do get jacked up about this or that and need to be reminded that there's only ever this moment. And being present in the nothingness IS being present in all of it! Now go lay on the couch and do nothing, that's an order!

MY LECTURE AT THE CCNM..

That's right, yours truly lectured about Blocks to Intimacy at the Canadian College for Naturopathic Medicine. Those doctors are awesome, no antibiotics, no chemicals, all natural! If only all doctors could be so open. Truth is I wanted to give you the slide show of the whole thing but alas I have been beaten by the computers gods yet again, so these few pics will have to do, just try to imagine the roaring crowds and thundering applause.

SHRINKTASTIC!

Ladies & Gents, i don't know if you're all aware but wanted to post this little bit of info. A little while back i was actually featured as a guest therapist in the cool/hipster magazine Complex. I posted it here for your viewing pleasure: