Inner Refuge counseling & consultation (Includes online therapy services)

The context, power differentials, setting the intention, choice of words that consistently reflect the intention, and the impact are subtle yet powerful ingredients of a given conversation, especially a challenging one. I was honored to present on "Intertwining of culture and context: How do they...

I was gazing at the skies from my seat and marveled at the wonder of change, light, dark and grey clouds some passing, some static, and the beautiful slant of light between the clouds. It was almost as if it were an invitation to explore into that realm of light and travel into it. Sometimes, tak...

Working with elderly folks, and within the South Asian diaspora is a critical aspect of therapy and culturally informed care. I am excited to share that alongside stalwarts, Dr. Bindu Methikalam and I have co-authored a chapter on providing counseling and its implications in working with the elde...

When: Every Monday, starting July 25th to August 29th, 2022, for 6 weeks
Where: Online, zoom platform
Time: 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. EST
Cost: Free!
For whom: Adults, 18 years and above.
Contact: 267.652.0467 or DrDevdas@inner-refuge-counseling.page

We think about the past in the present and we plan for the future or the next day in the present. Mindful awareness is one of the ways to connect with the richness within and without in the present. How?

1. What thoughts are living in me and how do I feel it in my body and breath?
2. What feelin...

In the midst of collective, primary and secondary trauma, how is it living in us, and what can we do to take care of ourselves collectively? As a psychologist, a woman of color, and other roles my identity carries, it is hard to feel connected in the wake of the race based shootings and the loss...

The path of integrating mindfulness and the dialectic of every day life, addressing the deceivingly simple application of the what and how skills of mindfulness, and the gift of drawing on each other's strengths and presence is one way of looking at the power of group therapy. I just wrapped up f...

We are all experiencing stress, racing thoughts, and the growing need to slow down intentionally to check in with ourselves. This group offers various strategies focused on breath, body, and mind to increase our awareness and mindfully regulate our thoughts and feelings.

I took a picture of this view as I was driving through the amazing light show and display at Shady Brook Farm, PA. This picture shows a red and a green section of decors and they look separate, showcased in different parts of the land. However, they are experiencing the same soil, and are nursed ...