Self Development

The Critical Inner Voice That Causes Depression

Fighting depression is a matter of taking real action, but when feeling depressed, forcing ourselves... >>

Fighting the Emotional Battles of Breast Cancer

One of the scariest experiences in a woman’s life is being told, “I’m sorry, you... >>

It’s Not Me: It’s My OCD: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

My cynical 16-year-old face would grimace each and every time. My older sister’s gentle, yet... >>

Video: Interviews with Renowned Violence Expert Dr. James Gilligan

In this exclusive PsychAlive video series, Dr. James Gilligan talks about what triggers violent behavior... >>

Why Going Back Home Can Leave Us Feeling Lost

Do you ever notice things feeling a bit off after seeing your family? Do the... >>

How to be Happy in Hard Times

It may seem simplistic to suggest that taking certain actions can get you out of... >>

Exercise – Reading Between the Lines: What does your life narrative reveal about you?

Every one of us has a life narrative: the story that we tell about our... >>

Having an Allergy to a Person – Part 1

Having a relationship with a toxic person In her routine clinical practice, this author often... >>

Why Are We So Self Critical?

“I just feel so embarrassed. Why on earth did I take this job in the... >>

Quiz: Is Your Self-Esteem Low?

Like stress, putting ourselves down is just one of those commonly accepted psychological conditions we... >>