| Christian Wolff, Psy.A., Licensed Psychologist Associate • Psychotherapist & Counselor 820 NW 21st Avenue, Suite B. Portland.Oregon. 97209. 503.381.2032. christian@christianwolff.com |
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Psychotherapy & counseling services involve much more than psychology and the study of the human mind. The services I provide, ultimately are psychological in nature, but are drawn from a great breadth of human experience. Not everyone has been satisfied with the range of counseling opportunities described in the directories and websites they have viewed. Some are looking for something else.
Below you will find descriptions of some of the services I provide. They may not all seem psychological, but they are. They all involve therapy and ways by which people can make things better for themselves and for the world in which they live. They all require the astonishing power of the human mind & something else. Our question is "What is that something else and where can I find it?" It may not be where I thought I'd find it.
Below you will find descriptions of some of the services I provide. They may not all seem psychological, but they are. They all involve therapy and ways by which people can make things better for themselves and for the world in which they live. They all require the astonishing power of the human mind & something else. Our question is "What is that something else and where can I find it?" It may not be where I thought I'd find it.
Services: It's not just psychology anymore.
Psychotherapy
Talk Therapy Plus
Long term, contemplative,
& symbolic. In
psychotherapy, this is
where we get down to the
heart of who we are.
Talk Therapy Plus
Long term, contemplative,
& symbolic. In
psychotherapy, this is
where we get down to the
heart of who we are.
Experiential Therapy
It's been said that the best
teacher is direct experience.
Experiential therapy involves
the assignment of new
experiences with follow up
difficulty with the assign-
ments are examined.
It's been said that the best
teacher is direct experience.
Experiential therapy involves
the assignment of new
experiences with follow up
difficulty with the assign-
ments are examined.
Behavior Therapy for
Them
What you can do to
effectively change the
behavior of others. Because
you.
Them
What you can do to
effectively change the
behavior of others. Because
you.
Affecting Change
Through Language
Change
The language we use has
an incredible impact on how
we think, feel, and get
along with others.
Click.
Through Language
Change
The language we use has
an incredible impact on how
we think, feel, and get
along with others.
Click.
The World Game
How we believe the world
works affects our sense of
place in it and what we can
do to make it better. Based
upon the group work
designed by R. Buckminster
Fuller. Click
How we believe the world
works affects our sense of
place in it and what we can
do to make it better. Based
upon the group work
designed by R. Buckminster
Fuller. Click
Learning to Learn
How to learn anything.
Specific techniques are
taught. Psychological
resistance is examined
when obstacles arise.
How to learn anything.
Specific techniques are
taught. Psychological
resistance is examined
when obstacles arise.
Persuasion &
Diplomacy
Gaining cooperation.
Winning hearts & minds.
Diplomacy
Gaining cooperation.
Winning hearts & minds.
Voluntary Controls
Exercises to help
memorization, process
speed, organization,
concentration, relaxation,
and switching gears.
Mastering the basic abilities
of every successful change.
Exercises to help
memorization, process
speed, organization,
concentration, relaxation,
and switching gears.
Mastering the basic abilities
of every successful change.
Mediation Services
I can mediate nearly
anything. I am not an
enforcer however. That's
what attorneys are for.
There are several I work
with if you need them.
I can mediate nearly
anything. I am not an
enforcer however. That's
what attorneys are for.
There are several I work
with if you need them.
Systems
From cars & computers,
From cars & computers,
personal psychology &
ecology & economy family
dynamics. Learning about
systems can bring insight
into how the world works.
From cars & computers,
From cars & computers,
personal psychology &
ecology & economy family
dynamics. Learning about
systems can bring insight
into how the world works.
Political & Social
Psychology
Personal psychology has
much to do with values of
society and political
activities which affect them.
Examine current trends and
their relevance to your life.
Psychology
Personal psychology has
much to do with values of
society and political
activities which affect them.
Examine current trends and
their relevance to your life.
Behavior Therapy for
You
Not all changes require you
to be deeply psychological.
Solid research supports a
mechanical change in
behavior. Simple as that.
You
Not all changes require you
to be deeply psychological.
Solid research supports a
mechanical change in
behavior. Simple as that.
Taming Emotions
through Mindfulness
& Meditation
Few of us would ever want
to get rid of our emotions.
Few of us enjoy being at
the mercy of them though.
through Mindfulness
& Meditation
Few of us would ever want
to get rid of our emotions.
Few of us enjoy being at
the mercy of them though.
How to Be Normal
No matter how creative we
are, and no matter how
much we embrace our
individuality, it is helpful to
know the "language" of
normality and how to
behave "normally" if and
when we choose to.
No matter how creative we
are, and no matter how
much we embrace our
individuality, it is helpful to
know the "language" of
normality and how to
behave "normally" if and
when we choose to.
"Mental Illness"
Don't buy it. If "mental
illness" has entered your
world, speak with a
professional who doesn't
buy it either. Being sane in
an insane place is a very
hard place to be.
Don't buy it. If "mental
illness" has entered your
world, speak with a
professional who doesn't
buy it either. Being sane in
an insane place is a very
hard place to be.
It Doesn't Have To Be
This Way
Invention
It can be that way. At every
opportunity to invent.
It has never been "others"
who've written the books
and manuals.
This Way
Invention
It can be that way. At every
opportunity to invent.
It has never been "others"
who've written the books
and manuals.
It Doesn't Have To Be
So Hard
Ockham's Razor & the tale of
the Gordian Knot are but two
of the ideas which can help
us turn complexities into
simplicities. Solutions upon
and with clarity.and with clarity.
So Hard
Ockham's Razor & the tale of
the Gordian Knot are but two
of the ideas which can help
us turn complexities into
simplicities. Solutions upon
and with clarity.and with clarity.
Time
Time is a universal
phenomenon which affects
everything we do. More
often than not, the great
importance of it is
addressed inadequately in
therapy. How does time
itself effect your life?
Time is a universal
phenomenon which affects
everything we do. More
often than not, the great
importance of it is
addressed inadequately in
therapy. How does time
itself effect your life?
Love
Some would say love is also
universal - affecting every
thing we do & behind all
motivation and satisfaction.
Central to music and
literature, the word "love"
seems curiously missing in
therapy settings.
Some would say love is also
universal - affecting every
thing we do & behind all
motivation and satisfaction.
Central to music and
literature, the word "love"
seems curiously missing in
therapy settings.
Your Passions
Breaking it down. What you
really want and don't want.
What you really don't care
about one way or another.
Great clarity comes from
knowing the difference.
Breaking it down. What you
really want and don't want.
What you really don't care
about one way or another.
Great clarity comes from
knowing the difference.
Addictions,
Compulsions, &
Attachment
Buddhist approaches to
irresistible cravings & urges
can help us understand a
lot about them (whether you
are Buddhist or not). Click.
Compulsions, &
Attachment
Buddhist approaches to
irresistible cravings & urges
can help us understand a
lot about them (whether you
are Buddhist or not). Click.
Mindfulness Click
Learning to pay better
attention opens our eyes to
beauty and satisfaction
which already exists in the
world, both inner and outer.
Mindfulness hastens our
ability to solve problems.
Learning to pay better
attention opens our eyes to
beauty and satisfaction
which already exists in the
world, both inner and outer.
Mindfulness hastens our
ability to solve problems.
"Don't Know" Mind
The greatest obstacle to it
is the illusion of knowledge
(Daniel J. Boorstin). Dare to
be naive (R. Buckminster
Fuller, American architect
and inventor).
Click.
The greatest obstacle to it
is the illusion of knowledge
(Daniel J. Boorstin). Dare to
be naive (R. Buckminster
Fuller, American architect
and inventor).
Click.
Beginner's Mind
Another Buddhist concept,
beginner's mind is about
confronting our choices to be
aren't working rather than
beginners at things which will.
Think "new beginnings," &
"first steps." Click.
Another Buddhist concept,
beginner's mind is about
confronting our choices to be
aren't working rather than
beginners at things which will.
Think "new beginnings," &
"first steps." Click.
Emptiness
Often, the feeling of
emptiness is avoided at all
costs and drives people to
desperate short term relief.
In Buddhism, accepting and
sitting still with emptiness
can bring the deepest
peace of all.
Often, the feeling of
emptiness is avoided at all
costs and drives people to
desperate short term relief.
In Buddhism, accepting and
sitting still with emptiness
can bring the deepest
peace of all.
Illusion Click
In Buddhist views, all is
illusion. We are often
mistaken about what we is
firmer base in reality and
this leads to clearer and
more effective action.
In Buddhist views, all is
illusion. We are often
mistaken about what we is
firmer base in reality and
this leads to clearer and
more effective action.
Counseling
& Consultation
Counseling and
consultation involve good
discussion and thoughtful
feedback. It may also
involve, planning, goal
setting, active follow
through, and assessment of
effectiveness.
& Consultation
Counseling and
consultation involve good
discussion and thoughtful
feedback. It may also
involve, planning, goal
setting, active follow
through, and assessment of
effectiveness.
Eat, Drink, Rest, Poop
& Pee: It's the Body
Tending to the body and
maximizing physical energy is
essential to our well being
and vitality. Often, that which
we experience as emotional
problems is a negligence of
simple basics.
& Pee: It's the Body
Tending to the body and
maximizing physical energy is
essential to our well being
and vitality. Often, that which
we experience as emotional
problems is a negligence of
simple basics.
Imagination
Imagination is more
important than knowledge
(Albert Einstein). If all is
illusion, then it may be our
task is to simply create a
better illusion. Does our
imagination matter? Where
does change start?
Imagination is more
important than knowledge
(Albert Einstein). If all is
illusion, then it may be our
task is to simply create a
better illusion. Does our
imagination matter? Where
does change start?
Paradox & Yin Yang
So often we are driven to
indecision because we one
truth over another.
Black-Or-White thinking is
addressed in both Western
and Eastern Therapies.
So often we are driven to
indecision because we one
truth over another.
Black-Or-White thinking is
addressed in both Western
and Eastern Therapies.
The Problem of Other
People
Most of us have
experienced, dare we say,
the majority of our problems
in relation to others. How
can this be when we long
so much for togetherness
with other people?
People
Most of us have
experienced, dare we say,
the majority of our problems
in relation to others. How
can this be when we long
so much for togetherness
with other people?
Relationships
We are always in
relationship with others.
This is a given. Therefore,
individual therapy may have
a lot in common with work
done in groups, and with
couples, friends,
co-workers, and families.
We are always in
relationship with others.
This is a given. Therefore,
individual therapy may have
a lot in common with work
done in groups, and with
couples, friends,
co-workers, and families.
Metaphor &
Generalization
Sometimes the best way to
convey an idea is through
metaphor or allegory. Many
things in this world work on
the same principle. Under-
standing one idea helps us
understand another.
Generalization
Sometimes the best way to
convey an idea is through
metaphor or allegory. Many
things in this world work on
the same principle. Under-
standing one idea helps us
understand another.
Fighting & Rebellion
and an art to fighting. When
the time calls for us to
There is a time and a place
assert ourselves, to put an
end to exploitation and
abuse or start a revolution,
strong and effective fighting
skills will give us power.
and an art to fighting. When
the time calls for us to
There is a time and a place
assert ourselves, to put an
end to exploitation and
abuse or start a revolution,
strong and effective fighting
skills will give us power.
The Importance Of
"Yes" and the Power
of "No"
Hundreds of times a day we
choose yes or no, but we
do not always choose the
way we'd like. Learn how to
mean what you say & say
what you mean.
"Yes" and the Power
of "No"
Hundreds of times a day we
choose yes or no, but we
do not always choose the
way we'd like. Learn how to
mean what you say & say
what you mean.
Silence
A quiet environment and a
stillness of mind can help
us get through the chaos
and clutter of our incessant
thought and talk.
Quietude realigns us and
gives peace & clarity.
A quiet environment and a
stillness of mind can help
us get through the chaos
and clutter of our incessant
thought and talk.
Quietude realigns us and
gives peace & clarity.
Alternative States of
Consciousness
Beyond ordinary states of
being, feeling, and knowing
which can be very different
and deeply liberating. Why
settle for what society and
culture gave you?
Consciousness
Beyond ordinary states of
being, feeling, and knowing
which can be very different
and deeply liberating. Why
settle for what society and
culture gave you?
Mysticism
Transcending opposites
and conflict, mystical exper-
ience occurs when there is
no longer a conscious
sense of separation of
ourself from other things.
Transcending opposites
and conflict, mystical exper-
ience occurs when there is
no longer a conscious
sense of separation of
ourself from other things.
Feng Shui
In addition to people, we live
in a world of things. We
regularly think about water,
air, houses, streets, & so on
and we position ourselves in
relation to them. A closer look
at the things in this world can
bring us greater joy.
In addition to people, we live
in a world of things. We
regularly think about water,
air, houses, streets, & so on
and we position ourselves in
relation to them. A closer look
at the things in this world can
bring us greater joy.
It's Not Just About
Psychology Anymore
There is no accounting for
the bounty of things, and
experiences, and states of
mind available to us and it's
not just about psychology
anymore.
Psychology Anymore
There is no accounting for
the bounty of things, and
experiences, and states of
mind available to us and it's
not just about psychology
anymore.
Back to the Surface
Just because we look good
doesn't mean we're not
deep. Come to terms with,
and hone the skills of being
your outward best.
Just because we look good
doesn't mean we're not
deep. Come to terms with,
and hone the skills of being
your outward best.
Mind By Design
Can the mind design itself?
Yes. It's as easy as making
rules and breaking rules.
Sure, we can study the
inner architecture, but can
we engineer it?
Yes we can!
Can the mind design itself?
Yes. It's as easy as making
rules and breaking rules.
Sure, we can study the
inner architecture, but can
we engineer it?
Yes we can!
Learning To Be
Wrong More Often
There will always be those
who are critical of us.
Caring too much only gets
in our way. Learn to deal
with criticism and thrive.
Wrong More Often
There will always be those
who are critical of us.
Caring too much only gets
in our way. Learn to deal
with criticism and thrive.
Someone Ought To
Teach You Some
Manners
Seriously, good manners
go a long way but many
need a practical and
applied refresher course.
Teach You Some
Manners
Seriously, good manners
go a long way but many
need a practical and
applied refresher course.
Drugs & Alcohol
Substance Abuse &
Chemical Dependency
Sometimes substance
problems require special
treatment, but much of the
time, addictions are
addictions. We need to look
at what lies beneath and
why you can't let go.
Substance Abuse &
Chemical Dependency
Sometimes substance
problems require special
treatment, but much of the
time, addictions are
addictions. We need to look
at what lies beneath and
why you can't let go.
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