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Jack Surguy
JoinedDecember 15, 2016
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Jack Surguy has an MA in both Theological Studies and Counseling Psychology, and is currently completing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He has spent years studying and practicing mindfulness meditation and finding ways to effectively implement the teachings and practices into his therapeutic intervention philosophy. His main area of practice focuses on the effects of trauma and childhood maltreatment on overall psychological/emotional and spiritual functioning. He currently works in a facility that specializes in treating traumatized adolescents and families.
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CONSPIRACY THEORISTS: Delusional and/or Paranoid Personality Disorder or using deduction, logic and common sense?

Jack Surguy·August 14, 2017
In his “Confronting Reality” series, Jack Surguy challenges commonly held assumptions that our society has adopted as truth. His thoroughly...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: You choose to stay in an unhealthy relationship

Jack Surguy·August 8, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”] In our Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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SCIENCE VS. RELIGION: Are humans better off without religion or spirituality?

Jack Surguy·August 2, 2017
In his “Confronting Reality” series, Jack Surguy challenges commonly held assumptions that our society has adopted as truth. His thoroughly...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Your experiences are separating you from other people and your community

Jack Surguy·August 1, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy is...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: We can simply choose to be happy

Jack Surguy·July 18, 2017
In our Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy is offering professional advice to The Mindful Word readers for...
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SKEWED STATISTICS: The problems with science and the peer review process

Jack Surguy·June 6, 2017
In his “Confronting Reality” series, Jack Surguy challenges commonly held assumptions that our society has adopted as truth. His thoroughly...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Constant coughing for 13 years after brain injury

Jack Surguy·May 9, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our bi-weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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DEFECTIVE SCIENCE: The Big Lebowski guides the way on how to respond to scientists’ hurt feelings

Jack Surguy·May 2, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In his “Confronting Reality” series, Jack Surguy challenges commonly held assumptions...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Using hypnotherapy to alleviate stress and assist healing

Jack Surguy·April 25, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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DECEPTIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Examining evidence-based treatment and how it affects therapy for abused children

Jack Surguy·April 18, 2017
In his “Confronting Reality” series, Jack Surguy challenges commonly held assumptions that our society has adopted as truth. His thoroughly...
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CONFRONTING REALITY: Do the media, scientists and politicians misrepresent facts for financial gain?

Jack Surguy·April 14, 2017
I t’s been asserted that psychologists, psychiatrists and some therapists are … weird. I can’t deny the kernel of truth...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Depression, sadness and sorrow are a natural part of the grieving process

Jack Surguy·April 11, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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QUESTIONING RAPE CULTURE: Why are we, as a society, so obsessed with victimization?

Jack Surguy·April 4, 2017
I’d like to suggest a mindfulness practice for you to use as you read. The topic is a rather controversial issue...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: If you truly love someone you’ll want what’s best for them

Jack Surguy·March 21, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: You and your experience—the most important thing to give to your son

Jack Surguy·March 15, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Transforming toxic material into growth-promoting material

Jack Surguy·February 28, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: How to shed the victim identity and move forward in life

Jack Surguy·February 21, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Love can’t exist without suffering

Jack Surguy·February 15, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: People may sometimes require a special “spiritual lens” to accurately perceive reality

Jack Surguy·February 7, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: The power of our minds can alter our biology in profound ways

Jack Surguy·January 31, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Post-election imperative to become vessels of peace and communication

Jack Surguy·January 24, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack Surguy...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Beware of labels that erroneously pathologize people

Jack Surguy·January 17, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our new weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Reduce unwelcome thoughts with the practice of a mantra or chant

Jack Surguy·January 10, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our new weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Seek to understand without trying to solve another’s problems

Jack Surguy·January 3, 2017
[su_panel background=”#d5c38b” color=”#000000″ border=”0px none #ffffff” shadow=”0px 0px 0px #ffffff”]In our new weekly Psychological & Spiritual Therapy column, therapist Jack...
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