Casey Affleck Divorce: Summer Phoenix Trust Issues Ruin Relationship – Counseling No Help

Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix are divorcing after 10 years of marriage. Casey, the younger brother of Ben Affleck, and Summer, the younger sister of Joaquin Phoenix, have two children and were together for 16 years.

Allegedly, the Summer and Casey split several months ago. A representative for the couple exclusively confirmed the split with In Touch. “Casey and Summer have amicably separated. They remain close friends.” Summer and Casey are committed to co-parenting their sons, Indiana, 11, and eight-year-old Atticus.

An insider also spoke with In Touch and divulged, “[Summer] was having a lot of trust issues. They went to couple counseling but they just couldn’t recover.” The source did not elaborate on the reason for Summer’s trust issues with Casey.

It’s interesting how Casey’s separation and impending divorce from Summer older brother Ben Affleck’s separation from Jennifer Garner. In June of 2015, just days after Ben and Jennifer’s tenth wedding anniversary, they announced that they had amicably split.

In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Jennifer admitted that she and Ben had called it quits long before allegations that Ben had cheated with nanny Christine Ouzounian. In that interview, Jennifer Garner called Ben Affleck the love of her life, but also revealed that he was a cold and selfish husband.

The news of Summer and Casey’s separation after ten years of marriage is just breaking. There is no further information at this time. Summer Phoenix and Casey Affleck were introduced in 2000 by her brother, and Casey’s “I’m Still Here” collaborator Joaquin Phoenix.

Are the Affleck brothers cursed? Are all their relationships and marriages doomed to fail? Does Casey have the same issues as Ben? Is the younger Affleck brother as cold and selfish as the older Affleck brother? Is Summer Phoenix better off without Casey Affleck?

Wellness treatments you've never heard of

It used to be that aromatherapy massage was considered "exotic" and European facials were "fancy." Today, you'd be hard-pressed to find a wellness or beauty treatment that doesn't involve a futuristic-sounding gadget or ancient ritual, reinterpreted for our fast-paced lives. They may sound wacky but these five intriguing services are definitely worth exploring:

CUPPING

An ancient healing method traced back to the Egyptians and Chinese, cupping or "fire cupping" is usually used in conjunction with acupuncture or massage to treat sore muscles and stubborn injuries. Bubble-like glass cups are heated with the flame from lit alcohol-soaked cotton balls then applied to the skin, forming an airtight seal. As the air inside the cup cools, it creates suction that draws blood to the treatment area. The increased circulation and chi, or energy, oxygenates and helps heal the affected muscles. Although the (temporary) red welts that cupping leaves behind suggest a form of torture, it's actually surprisingly painless. $

CURATIVE BATHS

Before there were decongestants and energy drinks, there were baths. For centuries, Asians and Europeans have relied on hydrotherapy to restore well-being and treat various ailments. Inspired by these time-honored traditions, Fusion LifeSpa in Deephaven recently introduced a series of curative baths. The 30-minute, self-guided soaks combine essential oils, colored water (chromatherapy), and alternating hot and cold temperatures to alleviate the usual subjects: fatigue, jet lag, stress, bloating and the common cold. The fact that Fusion takes same-day appointments means relief is imminent. $60 each, Fusion LifeSpa, 18142 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, 952-345-3335, fusionlifespa.com.

GROUNDING TREATMENT

"Everyone is so in their head," says Spot Spa owner Nell Rueckl. "This ritual makes you feel more in your body." One of the Twin Cities' most sought-after body workers, Rueckl developed the Grounding Treatment to help her clients feel literally more grounded. The focus on feet -- first with an aromatic soak and salt scrub, then a full 15 minutes of reflexology -- relieves tension and increases awareness from head to toe. Lying between a "stone blanket" of warm basalt rocks further creates a sense of calm and consciousness. $60 for 60 min., Spot Spa, two Minneapolis locations including Northeast (612-331-4182) and Uptown (612-823-7767); spotspas.com.

MICROCURRENT SCULPTING FACIAL

Originally developed in the late 1980s to treat paralyzed muscles in Bell's palsy patients, microcurrent technology gained buzz-worthy status when doctors discovered its ability to smooth fine lines and tighten the skin. Turns out that low-level electricity increases circulation and triggers collagen and elastin production, resulting in a facelift effect. Unlike shock therapy, you won't feel much more than static electricity when the aesthetician moves two wand-like devices over your face. The results are visible after one treatment and last up to 72 hours. With a series of treatments and regular maintenance it's possible to prolong the benefits. From $95 with packages available; Thomas Charles Salon, 4008 Minnetonka Blvd., Minneapolis, 952-925-4277, thomascharlessalon.com.

RAINDROP THERAPY

Inspired by a Lakota American Indian healing practice of sweeping a feather upwards along the spine, Rain drop Therapy combines massage, aromatherapy and reflexology to renew and energize the body. During this sensory experience, nine therapeutic essential oils selected for their ability to flush out toxins, destroy bacteria and promote healing are dropped along the feet and spine. Each essential oil is then gently massaged into the skin using a practically hypnotic feathering technique. Raindrop Therapy recipients often report an out-of-body experience or natural high from the treatment, followed by relief from sore muscles, fatigue and cold and flu symptoms. rain drop therapy

Suzanne Somers Calls ONDAMED® "Truly Miraculous!"

In her best-selling book, BREAKTHROUGH, Eight Steps To Wellness, author, actress and crusader for anti-aging and alternative medicine Suzanne Somers states that ONDAMED is "truly miraculous!"

Suzanne Somers suffered from painful lymphedema and ONDAMED treatment, after only one treatment, relieved the swelling and pain, and helped improve Suzanne Somers' general health.

"There is always enthusiasm and energy around breakthroughs and new advances in natural

healing," writes Suzanne Somers. "I came across a marvelous invention called the ONDAMED machine. This is a very sophisticated new piece of equipment you need to urge your doctor to purchase. I now use the ONDAMED machine and the results have been truly miraculous. In just a short period of time I am no longer experiencing pain, swelling, or tenderness in the breast."

When the lymph system is functioning properly it effectively cleanses the tissues, aids in cellular repair, and eliminates toxins -- one of the most important keys to health. Illnesses as wide-ranging as allergies, fibrocystic disease, and cancer can be related to lymph congestion. A sure sign of lymph congestion is sore or swollen lymph glands.

In her book, Suzanne Somers further expounds: "ONDAMED is a cellular-electrical-biofeedback machine and purports to have miraculous effects for acute-pain management and lymphatic congestion, among other things. This machine uses low-level pulsing magnetic fields that induce the flow of micro-currents within the tissues of the patient. In other words, it's able to locate underlying dysfunction and provide a treatment of the patient. It can pinpoint the location of the pain, which doesn't necessarily mean where the pain manifests. Your pain could be in your knee but the ONDAMED machine can tell where the pain originates, which might be in your kidney. Safe and noninvasive, it promotes improved circulation, wound healing, bone regrowth, and pain relief, for conditions such as fibromyalgia. These conditions resolve quickly, as though the body simply needs a small signal to jump-start the healing process … I am using ONDAMED for my own personal health and wellness. Profound technology."

A4M, December 11-14 in Las Vegas, Occasion for Thousands to Experience

Anti-Aging Breakthrough that Works from the Inside-Out

At the 16th Annual World Congress On Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies in Las Vegas, December 11-14, over 6,000 medical professionals from around the globe will get an opportunity to experience ONDAMED -- the anti-aging breakthrough that goes beyond other anti-aging solutions that merely skim the surface.

"The future of medicine."

And Suzanne Somers is not the only ONDAMED zealot. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, famed cardiologist and alternative medicine advocate, says "The vibrational frequencies that are determined by sophisticated equipment like ONDAMED is perhaps a search for real truth. This is the future of medicine."

On December 11 at A4M, Dr. Sinatra will join Ondamed Inc. founder Rolf Binder, along with renown biophysicist James L. Oschman, Ph.D., distinguished physicians Carolyn Matzinger ("Physician of the Year") and Wolf-Dieter Kessler, best-selling author Dawson Church, and Olympic performance trainer Jeffrey Spencer, for an all-day seminar entitled From Fundamentals To Breakthroughs. This CME accredited series of lectures is one of the major developments in energy medicine in relation to longevity.

"ONDAMED has transformed thousands of lives all over the globe," says Ondamed CEO Silvia Binder. "And we are humbled and thankful to witness these transformations to health and wellness."

And, upon experiencing ONDAMED for the first time, Yousef Al-Hajri, MD, one of Dubai's most highly-regarded physicians and a member of its Health Ministry, had this to say: "The inventor (Rolf Binder) should receive the Nobel Prize for this miraculous invention."

About: ONDAMED® is a battery-powered biofeedback device that a medical practitioner uses to determine which frequencies of sound, as well as the accompanying weak pulsed electromagnetic fields, cause a response in a patient's autonomic nervous system. Temporary stimulation by these frequencies, combined with the patient's cognitive and non-cognitive participation, promotes relaxation, muscle re-education, and rehabilitation that returns the body to its former state of wellness and allows one to detect and apply therapeutic frequencies to relieve stress, inflammation and pain. It also, among other things, helps cell repair and regeneration, promotes improved circulation, wound healing, bone re-growth and gives lymphatic relief and improves immune functions essential to everyone's health and wellness.

About: Suzanne Somers' best-selling book "Breakthrough" is an outstanding collection of interviews with top leading anti-aging doctors who share their beliefs regarding the many new treatments available to alleviate the degenerative process endured while growing old. Ms. Somers writes about what makes us age, what makes us sick, and how ONDAMED's breakthrough technology delivered "truly miraculous" results.

About: A4M is the largest and most influential international conference and expo in preventative medicine and bio-medical technologies.

Jane Fonda Is NOT Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s Marriage Counselor

Jane Fonda is NOT giving marriage counseling to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, despite the

latest absurd report from the National Enquirer, which has spent years spreading false rumors of problems for the couple. According to a so-called “insider” for the magazine, “Jane has been counseling Ellen and Portia. She’s become their unofficial therapist. Ellen and Portia get Jane on a conference call and they talk for hours!”

The Enquirer insists DeGeneres and de Rossi are on the verge of a $220 million divorce. It’s been saying the same thing for years. It’s wrong. But the new angle added this week is the allegation that they’ve turned to Fonda for emergency help.

“Ellen trusts Jane, and feels comfortable discussing their problems, which range from arguments over spending and cheating fears, to dealing with Portia’s past history of substance abuse and eating disorders,” says the Enquirer source, explaining that Fonda has dealt with similar issues. The magazine’s insider later adds, “Jane tells Ellen she can be too controlling. She suggested that Ellen give Portia more breathing space.”

The tabloid tipster says, “Now Ellen and Portia credit her with bringing their relationship back from the brink.” Their relationship was NEVER on the brink. As Gossip Cop has repeatedly reported, these rumors of a troubled marriage were NEVER true. The Enquirer INVENTED them, and then INVENTED Fonda’s involvement as the couple’s de facto counselor. A source close to the situation tells Gossip Cop the story is “totally made up.”

Depression 'no joke'; surfer Sunny Garcia asks fans for help

Sunny Garcia was once a dominant force in pro surfing. He won the world surfing title in 2000, and before retiring from full-time competitive surfing he claimed six Triple Crown of Surfing crowns, at his home breaks on Oahu’s North Shore.

But Garcia's popularity stemmed mostly from the larger-than-life status he had achieved while on the tour. His

tirades against judges became legendary. His temper often flared, and punches were occasionally thrown. Sunny Garcia, the beefy Hawaiian, was surfing’s bad boy, a powerful and colossal presence in and out of the water.

Fans loved him, despite the time he spent behind bars–three months in jail and seven months on house arrest–for failing to pay taxes on contest winnings. But today we see a different Garcia, who at 44 has mellowed, but has found himself engaged in a different kind of fight.

On Thursday, the surfer revealed to 63,000 followers on Instagram that he’s battling depression, a mental disease that affects moods and leads to a loss of interest and an inability to enjoy even the most seemingly enjoyable aspects of life.

“I am not as strong as everyone thinks I am,” reads a statement-image along with his post, which is embedded above. In trademark fashion, the words are straight from Garcia’s heart, and sure to resonate with anyone else suffering from this darkest of disorders.

The type or level of depression afflicting Garcia–mild, moderate, or severe–is not clear. But given that he's sharing his feelings on social media and seeking advice, the demons are formidable and he should seek help beyond Instagram, if he hasn’t already.

Depression, which afflicts about 350 million people worldwide, can lead to suicide. That became evident most recently when actor Robin Williams took his life in August.

A person suffering from this illness cannot, in most cases, shake it through meditation therepy north shore or acupuncture... or lots more surfing, as some of his fans have suggested. (However, holistic measures can help and are worth investigating.)

But a person can seek medical help and get back on track via antidepressants, psychosocial therapy, or

It'll be up to Garcia, of course, as to what level of help he seeks.

Meanwhile the former world champ, based on his Instagram feed, has been busy surfing, visiting kids in the local children’s hospital, and teaching children suffering from other ailments how to ride waves.

Clearly, Garcia is no longer surfing’s bad boy, and hopefully he'll be back to enjoying life to the fullest in no time.

psychotherapy–or a combination thereof.

Marital counseling at the store is an idea that is on Target

I don’t admit to be a genius, but I’m telling you I’ve had some pretty good ideas.

One of my best is that water parks should have on-site dermatologists to scan for potentially cancerous moles. Why isn’t this being done? It’s a flesh-rich, almost naked environment that is prime mole diagnosis territory. Think of the lives that could be saved! I can’t be the only person that has been behind someone in line for the Colon Irrigation Tube Slide and not thought, “Wow, that guy’s mole looks suspicious.” Of course, there’s always the off chance that it’s a tattoo designed to look like emerging melanoma, but still, it’s not like Mr. Tattoo wouldn’t benefit from the keen eye of a dermatologist.

I came up with my newest awesome idea while at Target this past weekend. Yes, Target. I find the store very inspirational and intellectually stimulating. I was also eating Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread cookies and I think that helped sharpen my thought process. Ginger has been proven to boost the knowledge noggin. Okay, scratch that. I just checked the ingredients — absolutely no ginger in the cookie. Let’s just go with the sugar invigorated my sensory stimuli. Anywho, as I was munching away on cookies I made my way over to the Christmas lights. I was in need of only a single, 100-count, LED ice white package of bulbs.

When I reached the holiday decor area I had a little trouble getting to the lights. It was jammed packed with people studying and debating their choices. Seriously, it was the Algonquin roundtable of exterior illumination. There were guys debating the superior lighting power of the C7 compared with the C9, the sphere versus the ball and whether the rope light is an adequate substitution for the icicle as it relates to decorating tree trunks.

I was enthralled and was about to ask this collection of bulb brainiacs a question when the bickering started. Not, as you might think, between the glow gurus, but between the husbands and wives. There were spousal disagreements over lighting schemes. For the men, it seems bigger is better (of course). For the women, it was more of a taste issue. Why go for the C9 bulb when twinkle lights will “just look classier.”

This is when I had the stellar idea that retail stores that sell Christmas lights should offer free Marriage Counseling North Shore the two days after Thanksgiving. Call it a humanitarian public service. A therapist could be on hand to not only act as a referee, but to impart knowledge on problem solving and maybe even do relationship building exercises using the holiday inflatable or blow-up as a “yardstick of feelings.”

I have a theory about inflatables. I think they’re making up for some sort of emotional deficiency in a marriage. The more blow-ups in someone’s yard, the less affection they may be getting at home. Is there anything sadder looking than an inflatable suffering from erectile dysfunction? It’s pitiful, those heaps of crumpled nylon littering a yard in fabric tombstones that might as well read “R.I.P. Good Taste.” Then when the blowups are getting jets of air shot up their infrastructure, they bob and weave like they’ve got their swagger back and yet we all know it’s only a matter of time before their spirits are deflated again and again. If that’s not a metaphor for a marriage in trouble, I don’t know what is.

Another holiday light-themed “till death do us part” red flag is the wife who urges, coaxes, maybe even sweet talks her husband into climbing on a ladder that has seen much better days and venturing up and up and away to the tippy top of their three-story house. As the hubby is clutching a spool of commercial-grade C9 lights that act as an unbalanced load, causing him to sway to and fro, he hoists himself onto the roof as the wife cheers, “go just a little bit higher,” which is code for “I just paid your life insurance policy and this will be so much better and quicker than a divorce.”

And don’t even me started on the husband who asks his wife to “plug in” the lights while assuring her that the puddle she is standing in won’t matter because “the electricity is grounded.”

You see, there’s a lot of marriage angst, and in extreme circumstances, death scenarios involved in this whole outside holiday light thing. Imagine the number of marriages that could be rescued — and second-degree murder charges — averted if a counselor, therapist or registered smile maker (they have those in California) lurked around the holiday aisles.

Target, are you listening?








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