Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don’t consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. Utilizing this revolutionary awareness has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationship. This is the hidden key to acceptance. And this is her mission to share.
As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is a TedX Speaker and Keynote Speaker. Her couple’s communication book will be out 1/24. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine, Light + Life, BRAINZ, Scary Mommy, and Psychology Today. She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She offers a weekly newsletter packed with tips and techniques to improve Relationships and has monthly workshops! Simply go to her website!
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Merry Christmas! Hap…
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Anxiety Let's …
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So, you are wanti…
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Addiction is not my specialty, but…. I watched an amazing TedX on Addiction which made me really think! Here’s the link. https://fb.watch/uzdZwto6vp/?mibextid=6GsUZ4&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V I sent it to my dear friend Michael Mints and this was his response: “Wow, Heather, what a thought-provoking piece! To me, it suggests that addiction might not just be about the substances itself, but rather a way for people to cope with their surroundings and experiences. When I think about it, most people turn to certain behaviors and/or substances as a response to stress, Trauma, or a lack of supp…
l have some exciting news to share! I entered my book Speaking With the Heart into 3 book competitions. And guess what? I just heard back from the second one, The Reader’s Favorite and I won the Bro…
l have some exciting…
l have some exciting news to share! I entered my book Speaking With the Heart into 3 book competitions. And guess what? I just heard back from the second one, The Reader’s Favorite and I won the Bronze Medal! Reader’s Favorite is one of the most recognized book reviewing organizations! I am thrilled! Have you picked up your copy yet? Here’s the link! https://a.co/d/5s0kpQi
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Comparing yourself D…
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My dear friend Michael Mints writes beautifully. Enjoy his awareness and love. Week reflection As the week gracefully bows out, it's time to reflect on the path we've journeyed. Every step, …
My dear friend Micha…
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I asked God in a Meditation, “How do I deepen my ability to love?”And He gave me the most glorious gift. He said: “It is you. You are the key to deepening in love. You are the receiv…
I asked God in a med…
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We hear it all the t…
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There is no contr…
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Sacred Intimacy T…
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What Is Your Super P…
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My sister died. We think of complications with Alzheimer’s. She was the last holder of my key to our childhood memories. The last who deeply knew my Mom. I am now the oldest and only of my childh…
My sister died. W…
My sister died. We think of complications with Alzheimer’s. She was the last holder of my key to our childhood memories. The last who deeply knew my Mom. I am now the oldest and only of my childhood family. I was the baby. Flip flop see saw. It’s bizarre to be THE oldest generation especially when right now all I want is to be a kid running at the beach with my Mom, my Dad, and my Sis. I did something yesterday. Don’t tell my surgeon. I disobeyed his orders and completely covered my cast and went on the beach. I needed to honor my sister. And I needed to be at our childhood favorite p…