DISCONNECTION is key to the trauma — we have nowhere to go with these painful feelings, and so we 'lock them down' in what we refer to metaphorically as 'the basement' of our psyches. We learn to separate thinking from feeling, because the feeling is so painful — it is the FEELING we put into the basement.
Catherine O'Kane
Working alongside her life partner Duane, Catherine brings her experience as both a parent and therapist to help families deepen their emotional intelligence and reconnect with what matters most. Her approach blends professional insight with real-world parenting wisdom, offering grounded, practical tools for personal and relational transformation. As an author, speaker, and psychotherapist with decades of experience in Transformational Group Process, Catherine is passionate about helping people return to a fuller sense of themselves and build meaningful, connected relationships in every part of their lives.
Duane O'Kane
Together with his wife Catherine, Duane weaves his roles as a father, therapist, and lifelong learner to support others on their journey of growth, emotional intelligence, and self-discovery. His work is rooted in both professional expertise and profound personal transformation, bringing clarity, humility, and depth to the healing process.
As an author, speaker, and psychotherapist with decades of experience specializing in Transformational Group Process, Duane is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their authentic selves and cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections in all their relationships.
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