Summary: Is your mental health blocking you from fully accessing what Eckhart Tolle calls the power of now? Are you looking for an alternative to traditional therapy to help you deal with depression or anxiety brought on by to much thinking about the past and the future? How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and mindfulness practices help you quiet that noisy inner dialogue so you can live a more meaningful and productive life? On this recording of our October 5, 2010, teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Dr. Ray Doktor to talk about new techniques and practices in the field of mental health and how these can support you deepen your experience of the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. Dr. Ray is a counselor, life coach, and sexologist with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has a private practice in Los Angeles and his training and education includes gestalt therapy, somatic experience, NLP, and meditation. In our conversation, Dr. Ray talks about the characteristics of a mindful person: curious, open, non-judgemental, accepting, aware and loving. He emphasizes that mindfulness is a lifestyle change in that it becomes who you are. Dr. Ray also outlines the four stages of healing (27:00): Recognize the problem Start talking about it Energetic Shift Spiritual Connection Near the end of the teleseminar (41:00), we had a listener ask Dr. Ray a question about the use of marijuana as a tool for practicing mindfulness. Both Dr. Ray and Greg were able to reply and the exchange provided for quite an insightful segment all by itself. Finally, here are some recommended resources mentioned during the teleseminar: Dr. Dan Segal Parenting from the Inside Out (by Dr. Siegel) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (mindfulness is a core concept) We invite you to listen with an open mind, as mental health is key to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. We also encourage you to share this conversation with all those who may benefit from its message of health, well-being, and spiritual growth. Peace, Leo & Greg About Our Guest Dr. Ray Doktor has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has a private practice working as a counselor, life coach, and sexologist. His training and education includes: gestalt therapy, somatic experience, NLP, meditation, guided imagery, qi gong, tantra, and yoga. He has conducted workshops and lectures in the United States, Netherlands, Brazil, and England, including speaking engagements at UCLA and UC Berkley. He has shared the same stages with Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, and Eckhart Tolle. He has appeared on the E Channel, HBO, and KCAL 9 Los Angeles and has been quoted in and written articles for Psychology Today, Los Angeles Times, Men’s Health, and Santa Monica Daily Press. You might have also heard him on Playboy Radio, LA Talk Radio, or Talk America Radio. For more info visit Wholeminds.com. You can reach Dr. Ray by phone @ 310-692-4866 Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET.
