self-understanding

Self-Loathing

Self-loathing is that underlying feeling that we are just not good: not good enough, not... >>

Am I Depressed? The Difference Between Sadness and Depression

Nobody welcomes feelings of sadness or dejection, but feeling down is sometimes part of life.... >>

Being Alone: The Pros and Cons of Time Alone

Some people naturally prefer time alone and that can be fine. Roughly 50% of the... >>

Building Self-Esteem

Millions of people suffer from low self-esteem. They walk around each day questioning themselves. They... >>

How to Befriend Yourself: A Psychotherapeutic Approach to Living

In addition to training and experience, the ideal attitude of the therapist toward the client... >>

Understanding Cell Phone Addiction

I wake in the middle of the night and instinctively reach for my phone. I... >>

Empathy: How It Can Help Us All Right Now

In the aftermath of the most contentious election in recent history, many people are talking... >>

The Many Benefits Of Self-Compassion

Our sense of self is often a divided thing. Most of us have a side... >>

Trust Issues: Why Is It So Hard for Some People to Trust?

It is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together.  ... >>

How to Find Your Happiness

We’ve all seen some version of this scene: the child at the playground, covered in... >>