The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress
The time of year has come when high school seniors are starting to receive letters... >>
The Paradox of Psychological Defenses
Should we contend with painful realities or avoid them? Although psychological defenses offer a degree... >>
10 Life-Changing Benefits You Can Enjoy By Keeping a Journal
The chances are that you write every single day without even thinking about it. Whether... >>
The Fantasy Bond or Primary Defense
This is the first in a series of blogs describing my theoretical approach known as... >>
How I Came to Write a Book
I’ve been wanting to tell this story, but so far it’s ended up getting edited... >>
Healing from Attachment Issues
The attachment patterns we experienced as children impact us in powerful ways throughout our lives.... >>
3 Simple Ways to Sustainable Happiness
There’s no question in my mind that we all want to be happy. For some... >>
Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships
As a therapist, I want to help survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, and abusive... >>
Why People with Eating Disorders Need Our Compassion
Why do some people develop an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating or... >>