My work is to help restore, sustain and protect peace, one person, one group at a time.
What this looks like is helping my clients cultivate sustainable personal peace ~ clearing the debris that clouds peace of mind and teaching skills and practices that clear the way.
The result? Well, sustainable peace, better relationships, focus, confidence and happiness.
Would you like to know more?
I’ve been practicing psychotherapy since 1984. I added coaching in 2000 and take an integrated approach to my work that is grounded in psychotherapeutic principles along with the rich spiritual teachings from a variety of traditions and blended with the emerging technologies that allow for rapid insight and change.
I aim to offer a variety of modalities that serve the needs and circumstances of the individual or group. To that end, I provide Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Personal Coaching, Retreat Design & Facilitation, Public Talks, and a variety of Coaching Groups. I facilitate leadership development program with Michael Carter, Ph.D., called AWAKEN! Cultivating Conscious Leadership for a Conscious Culture.
Working with a coach, therapist or retreat facilitator is a personal experience. Give me a call and let’s chat awhile to make sure that our working together is the best fit for your needs, FREE of charge. 865-384-4104.
If you’d like to read more about me and my work, please visit my other website.
Here’s why I created this blog. I believe in the power of personal peace and think that within each of us lies the power to cultivate sustainable personal peace of mind. In this way, I think we all can make this world an even better paradise.
In the meantime, join the conversation! How do you cultivate personal peace of mind? What robs you of your peace of mind.
How can I serve you?
Hey Melanie!
I came across your card today and remembered how much of an impression you had left on me at the eWomen’s luncheon. I don’t know if you remember me or not (my photo is on my website), but I wanted to touch base with you again. Your business card reminded me of the peace that I surrounded you that day at the luncheon. It was almost as if you were the only one who had “calm energy” that day. I read your latest blog and was reminded, again, of your peaceful energy. I really need to work on my own “not-so-inner peace”. I loved what your blog had to say and it reminded me of so many moments when I had not taken responsibility for my emotions. One would think that taking 5 years of Psychology courses would have helped me understand, but its easier to have the knowledge than it is to act on that knowledge. Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line and say “hello” and thank you for the my daily lesson!
Thanks so much Ashley. I appreciate your kind words.
Many blessings,
Melanie
PS Thanks for reading!
Hello Melanie,
I’m Judy Goldston who did the photograph “flowers with dewdrops”. I’m flattered that you liked my photo enough to put it on your website.
However, this photo was sold for publication to World Tribune Press and is copyrighted in the 2007 Century of Life Datebook.
Therefore, would you be so kind as to take the photo down.
Hi Judy,
Please accept my sincere apologies. I will take this down immediately. I try to get permission from all artists and occasionally, I forget and just post. This photograph is exquisite. I looked for a link to share your work with others and couldn’t find you.
Congratulations for having your work selected for the 2007 Century of Life Datebook!
Again, please accept my sincere apologies. And, please email me separately, I’d like to send you something for your troubles.