Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
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Judy Tsafrir is a Harvard affiliated, board certified, conventionally trained adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and a Certified GAPS Practitioner located in Newton, Massachusetts. Boston Holistic Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst | Psychiatrist in Boston for Children & Adults | Newton, Cambridge, Boston | Treating Mental Disorders, Anxiety Disorders | Holistic Adult & Child Psychiatry
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
20h ago
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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
2M ago
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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
4M ago
“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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
10M ago
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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
1y ago
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,… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
1y ago
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. … [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
1y ago
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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
2y ago
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… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
2y ago
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,… [Continue reading]
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Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst Blog by Judy Tsafrir, M.D
2y ago
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 mind, body, and spirit of a person into consideration. It uses a variety of techniques to tap into the body’s innate wisdom and natural capacity for self-healing. A fundamental premise of Body Intuitive is that all types of stressors impact health ..read more