I am a child, adult and family psychotherapist. I recommend you site to my clients as your view is a wonderful synthesis of cutting edge neurorelational science, attachment research, and mindfulness practices. Most of all, I appreciate how you are able to communicate this information in such an accessible way, that all a parent needs in order to grasp, and use this knowledge is an open heart and mind (and probably a good therapist).

I do have one question, and within that, is a challenge to you. I find the use of the word ‘love’ to be indistinct, to mean too many things and thus, not specific enough to be helpful. Love is not an emotion such as fear is an emotion. Love, is a complex experiential phenomena containing many emotions. What exactly do you mean by LOVE? Love is implied, with all it’s complexity (and secret, shameful, lack of it). Responding from a place of ______, rather than fear? I would use the word mindful self-presence.

Anyway, thank-you. I would love to be a participant observer in your online seminar, or live seminar. But, I am involved in so many trainings, I cannot afford yet another. I notice you have not been to the Northeast with your conference. Is there some reason you do not come to Boston or Providence? A selfish question, as I live and work in Providence. I think you will be well received here, and I know you are much needed.

Thank-you for your time in reading this longer than expected post.

Carrie Ruggieri