Annette Poizner is a Columbia-trained social worker, therapist, writer, and lifelong seeker. With a background in psychology and a deep fascination with global spiritual traditions, she weaves together insights from contemporary psychology, Jewish mysticism, Chinese philosophy, and other time-honored systems. A devoted student of the Tree of Life, the Tao, and Jungian psychology, Ms. Poizner explores rich intersections of culture and wisdom—uncovering shared teachings on healing, purpose, and the human soul. This blog emerges from years of study, clinical practice, and heartfelt admiration for the enduring brilliance of ancient wisdom traditions that inform clinical practice.