Joan Kaplan earned a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University for studies done both at Antioch and Naropa Universities. Her focus of special interest was on integrating Eastern and Western psychology. She received extensive training in contemplative practice and the principles of cultivating a calm mind in order to facilitate peaceful living and step out of limiting belief systems.
Joan's interest in holistic healing and knowledge of the inseparable nature of the body/mind continuum led her to become a licensed therapeutic bodyworker and also address the medium of the body to help her clients release old patterrns and reduce stress.
Following a calling to express herself creatively through voice and sound, Joan composed songs to tell the stories of her life experience and journey. In her work with people she encourages others to find ways to allow their creative expression to emerge.
A most important adjunct to Joan's professional background is her personal experience of walking the path of being human. She states: "It is from my deep well of life experience, my intuitive abilities, and the application of the principles I have studied in my own life that my real gifts have emerged. I have a deep compassion for the myriad ways people experience pain, and a passion for guiding others to the clarity within themselves."
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