Archive for 2012
emotional habits & cbt
It is commonly said that human beings are creatures of habit. Usually, this characterization is used in reference to our behavior—though we’ve realized in recent years that how we think is also habitual. Since we all know that how we think has much to do with how we feel, a valuable question to ask ourselves… Read More…
relationship & couples therapy
The emotional and psychic pain brought on by problems in relationships can be devastating. The intensity of the stress stems from the fact that our romantic relationships are where our hearts and minds naturally go for sustenance and shelter in this harsh and fragmented world of ours. When this primary support system breaks down, when… Read More…
misunderstanding depression & anxiety
When we feel depressed or anxious, it is no joke. Other terms that we use to describe these painful feelings include: Depressed = low, negative, dread, hopeless, dark, shut-down, disconnected, sad, hurting, irritable Anxious = nervous, insecure, fearful, jittery, scared, scattered, all over the place, worried, restless Not only do these feelings simply ‘feel’ terrible… Read More…
sex, shame and communication
To state the obvious, sex is deeply woven into the fabric of human consciousness and human life at every level. Sexual energy is like nuclear energy in that its enormous power can be harnessed and utilized for good – or – it can get out of control and be very destructive. Or it can be… Read More…
the practice of waking up
Far too many people have learned to automatically and habitually give away their personal power. Without realizing what they’re doing, they repeatedly idealize other people (particularly authority figures and romantic interests) and then subjugate themselves to those people.
