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Between the Return and the Quickening

Posted on December 26, 2025 by betzking

Betz King is The Seasonal Psychologist. She shares an ongoing series exploring the psychological wisdom embedded in nature’s cycles, offering both therapeutic insight and practical guidance for aligning  personal growth with the earth’s ancient rhythms. The candles of Solstice have … Continue reading →

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On Mabon 2025

Posted on September 21, 2025 by betzking

“I notice that Autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” Friedrich Nietzsche I conceptualize both my personal development, and that of my clients, within the framework of our local 4-season landscape.  Mostly this means a framework … Continue reading →

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Honoring Sid

Posted on August 5, 2022 by betzking

Dear Sid, You are off to the Summerland, and I find myself using all the things I’ve learned from you to grieve the loss. I check in with my body to locate the grief. It is in my heart, and … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On Lammas / Lughnasadh

Posted on July 31, 2022 by betzking

I conceptualize both my personal development, and that of my clients, within the framework of our local 4-season landscape. Mostly this means a framework of trees, crops native to Michigan, and lots of plants and flowers. The Pagan path is … Continue reading →

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King and Associates – Psychotherapy for dog lovers

Posted on March 7, 2021 by betzking

King and Associates is an outpatient clinic providing psychotherapy for dog lovers. We know that the human-animal bond is healing and helpful, and we believe our dogs can be powerful allies in the therapy process.

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A wobbly bard at Imbolc

Posted on January 30, 2020 by betzking

I wrote this Imbolc / Groundhog’s Day / Candlemas / St Brigid’s Day story in the early aughts, maybe 2001-ish? It still gives me a chuckle:                             … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On Winter Solstice

Posted on January 7, 2019 by betzking

The Seasonal Psychologist is a year-long series by Pagan Psychologist Betz King.  Each piece corresponds to one of the 8 Pagan Sabbats, or holidays, while exploring ways to use the symbolism of the season for personal growth and in clinical … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On MidSummer

Posted on June 24, 2018 by betzking

The Seasonal Psychologist is a year-long series by Pagan Psychologist Betz King.  Each piece corresponds to one of the 8 Pagan Sabbats, or holidays, while exploring ways to use the symbolism of the season for personal growth and in clinical practice. … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On Beltane

Posted on May 2, 2018 by betzking

The Seasonal Psychologist is a year-long series by Pagan Psychologist Betz King.  Each piece corresponds to one of the 8 Pagan Sabbats, or holidays, while exploring ways to use the symbolism of the season for personal growth and in clinical … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Psychologist – On Ostara

Posted on April 1, 2018 by betzking

The Seasonal Psychologist is a year-long series by Pagan Psychologist Betz King.  Each piece corresponds to one of the 8 Pagan Sabbats, or holidays, while exploring ways to use the symbolism of the season for personal growth and in clinical … Continue reading →

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