Psychotherapy and improvisation have much in common and both require a certain “atmosphere” to be present if they are to succeed. First, there must be trust. All the “players” need to know they can depend on each other, that everyone has everyone else’s best interest in mind. It is a space of discernment but not […]
Relational Psychotherapy
Relational psychotherapy believes that emotional well-being depends on having satisfying, mutual relationships—relationships that reinforce adaptive beliefs about ourselves and our place in the world. It sees emotional distress resulting in part from relationships, both past and present, where we felt pressure to demean ourselves or play restricted roles in order to stay connected with the […]
Zen and Psychotherapy
Zen practice has had a profound influence on my work as a psychotherapist. While this influence is pervasive, there are a few clear trends in my work that reflect the values espoused by Zen. Zen teaches being in the present moment. In psychotherapy, this means staying finely attuned to what’s going on in the here-and-now […]
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a respectful, non-blaming, collaborative approach to psychotherapy. It believes that each of us is the expert on our own life and that we possess many resources that can help us reduce the influence of problems that plague us. It encourages therapists to help clients access and affirm their own strengths. Narrative therapy […]
Rick Eckley, MA, RSW
I am a psychotherapist and clinical consultant in downtown Toronto. My work is influenced by relational, narrative, and Buddhist perspectives. I am currently accepting new clients.
About the Ten Bulls series of woodcut prints
About the Ten Bulls series of woodcut prints