Katie Terrel
I'm a psychotherapist with a private practice in beautiful Bend, Oregon. I see clients for mood disorders, relationship problems, addictions, grief and loss. I gravitate towards psychodynamic and Self psychology, and also find experiential methods very effective and rewarding for most clients. I'm always amazed at clients' resilience and resourcefulness and imagination. Although imagination can be both a blessing and a curse--maybe that topic will become an article. I'm an active member of Clinicians Network, a Central Oregon group of therapists and counselors.
In my misspent youth I was a horse trainer, having spent years in Virginia and attending a year-long school for professional horse trainers, taught by a former Olympic team coach. I worked with 3-Day Event horses but also competed at hunter/jumper and dressage shows up and down the east coast. I don't have horses right now and am learning to appreciate hiking instead of riding.
I started out in college studying psychology, but ended up with a degree in Classical Greek. I was an avid student of Wado Ryu karate, and dabbled in aikido as well. Lately I've practiced kung fu, but it's hard to empty the mind and I'm afraid I still prefer karate.
I'm looking forward to writing articles on mental health and behavioral issues, and might write about horse training if I feel inspired. I welcome comments to my articles and visitors to my blog.
Latest Articles
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Turn Anxiety into Focus: Preparing for Competition
If you get nervous before entering the arena to compete, try these tips. Anxious feelings can actually help your performance. They motivate.
Mar 7, 2011
- Katie Terrel
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Teach Your Cat to Sit
You can easily teach Kitty to sit on command. All it takes is a few minutes and small tasty rewards. Hey, nobody wants to work for nothing!
Mar 6, 2011
- Katie Terrel
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Avoid '127 Hours': Safety Tips for Hikers
Living in Oregon we are blessed with acres of wild country to enjoy, but we seem to lose hikers at a high rate. Most of those incidents can be prevented.
Mar 4, 2011
- Katie Terrel
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Managing Self-Judgments Will Improve Peace of Mind
Pay attention to the things you tell yourself. Notice the self-judgments and what they do for (and to) you. Where do they come from? Learn to manage them.
Mar 1, 2011
- Katie Terrel
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First Step to Good Dressage: Getting Your Horse to Reach Down
Thirty years ago this was a well-known technique for getting your horse "on the bit," a vital part of good dressage at all levels.
Feb 19, 2011
- Katie Terrel
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