permanent identity crisis
Most of us are in the midst of a permanent identity crisis…and thank goodness for that. Excuse me? Go […]
emotional habits & cbt
It is commonly said that human beings are creatures of habit. Usually, this characterization is used in reference to our […]
relationship & couples therapy
The emotional and psychic pain brought on by problems in relationships can be devastating. The intensity of the stress stems […]
misunderstanding depression & anxiety
When we feel depressed or anxious, it is no joke. Other terms that we use to describe these painful feelings […]
sex, shame and communication
To state the obvious, sex is deeply woven into the fabric of human consciousness and human life at every level. […]
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.
principles to live by
What principles do you live by? Do you know? The principles that underlie how we see ourselves, how we see […]
replacing fear with love
The awareness of human separation, without reunion by love – is the source of shame. It is at the same […]
seeing through a new lens
I’m not sure where I heard the following tale, but I’ve thought of it often over the years: A boy […]
compare/despair – a toxic habit
One of the most common and most destructive mental habits that I see people suffering from in my therapy practice […]