Self Development

Why People with Eating Disorders Need Our Compassion

Why do some people develop an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating or... >>

What It’s Like To Live With Mental Disorder

When people get a bunch of paperwork or are rushing certain tasks to meet deadlines... >>

The Simplest & Most Effective Technique I’ve Found for Reducing Stress

The World Health Organization has labeled stress a “worldwide epidemic.” The percentage of people suffering... >>

How Emotions Guide Our Lives

Emotions guide our lives in a million ways. Whether we’re inclined to hide and avoid... >>

You Don’t Really Want to Get Better

Of course psychotherapy clients want relief from their symptoms, depression, anxiety, and other painful emotions. But at the... >>

Is Worrying About the World Impacting Your Emotional Wellbeing?

From current events to politics, there is no shortage of anxiety-inducing information in the world.... >>

A Psychological Perspective on Human Destructiveness

My inspiration for writing this blog springs from a deep feeling for people and a... >>

Changing Your Sense of Identity

Recently, I wrote about “Living with an Accidental Identity.” I described how painful early experiences,... >>

Are You Living with an Accidental Identity?

We often consider our identity as fixed and say things like “that’s just the way... >>

Do You Use Drugs and Alcohol to Manage Your Emotions?

I really dislike the word addict to describe someone. I believe that people are more than just their... >>