Arden
Mahlberg, PhD -
Psychologist
phone: 608-255-9330 x 1
email: AFMahlberg@aol.com
I am honored to provide professional care for people from all walks of life and
am impressed by how delightfully unique we all are.
When stressed or overwhelmed,
however, we can easily lose sight of some of our strengths and the internal and
external resources available to us. I help people access and utilize resources
to heal from emotional suffering and achieve a greater sense of personal
integration, self-mastery and personal fulfillment. I believe in listening
to the symptoms of our distress, since they may be telling us something
important. Often, our troubled ways of acting have a positive motive
behind them that is simply being misdirected. We need to listen
respectfully to all parts of ourselves and integrate what they have to offer.
I draw on a variety of techniques and
schools of thought, including cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness, Focusing and
EMDR. I am on the training staff of the EMDR
Institute.
I work with both
practical matters and
the depth of who we are as human beings, including philosophical, spiritual and
religious interests. While addressing practical matters,
I do so with an
ear to the big issues (identity, purpose, meaning, values, life & death) and how
they impact the choices we make in our daily lives. When we complete our work, I
want people to take resources, insights, tools and skills to sustain the
momentum of positive change into the future.
Work with Individuals:
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- customized self-care
planning - accessing strengths & core values - dealing with stress - resolving anger - coping with depression - overcoming anxiety - resolving conflict - controlling urges - strengthening emotional intelligence - exploring authenticity & life goals - performance enhancement |
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overcoming compassion fatigue & burnout - dealing with difficult people - adjusting to change - healing past trauma & abuse - dealing with pain & physical concerns - overcoming speaking & other fears - addressing personal growth interests - achieving intimacy - enjoying self acceptance - addressing spiritual issues - enhancing meditation practice |
Consultation & Coaching Services:
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clergy & church staffs |
Work with Couples:
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understanding & acceptance |
Staffs and Organizations:
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stress management |
Professional Matters:
Licensed Psychologist; member of American Psychological Association &
Divisions of Independent Practice, Psychology & Religious Issues,
and Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology;
Charter Member of EMDR International Association; EMDR Training
Facilitator for the EMDR Institute;
EMDRIA Certified therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant EMDR Therapist &
Approved EMDR Consultant. Approach is broadly eclectic and welcoming of
new advances in the field that enhance a base that is informed by
various approaches and traditions, including cognitive-behavioral,
mental imagery, EMDR, transpersonal, Focusing, Jungian, Psychosynthesis,
experiential and solution-focused work.
Principal author and publisher of
Psyche & Spirit, ezine on clergy self-care and the
psychological aspects of ministry.
Group Facilitator for Clergy Sabbath Renewal Project, Princeton
Theological Seminary.
Community Service:
Past President of Bethel Lutheran Church; coach of Odyssey of the Mind;
leadership and sponsorship roles in scouting, youth athletics, education
and other civic associations.