Happiness With Others 8: Listen, Listen, Listen
Happiness with others is a two way street; to get, you’ve got to give. Listening to another — to both their thoughts and their feelings — goes a long way to building the trust and goodwill that leads...
View ArticleTerminating Therapy, Part V: Therapist Termination
I can’t act as an apologist for all therapists. It's clear that not all therapists were taught how to provide a good termination, and even if they were, not all practice it.read more
View ArticleWho Doesn't Need Therapy?
If your goal is beyond symptom reduction, more along the lines of wellness, prevention, and improved quality of life, take your time. Therapy can be a wonderful experience.read more
View ArticleBeyond CBT: The Power of Not Thinking at All
Changing the way we think is a major step toward well-being, but an even greater step is to go beyond thought altogether.read more
View ArticleDWB (and DWBWWWP): When Couples Run Silent, Run Deep
Differing interpretations of Driving While Black scenarios can be a source of tension, and silence, in multiracial families.read more
View ArticleOvercome Depression This Summer
Yea! Summer’s here and surf’s up! School’s out and the livin’ is easy! Pull out the barbeque (actually, mine’s out all year long!), the flip flops and sunscreen. Time to party! And summer is like that...
View ArticleSecrets in Therapy
In therapy, when should and when must a secret be disclosed?read more
View ArticleWhatever You Want
In perceptual accommodation, I see myself (and you) the way you see me (and yourself), in order to secure a needed bond with you. My subjective reality is unconsciously surrendered and is usurped by...
View ArticleCan Psilocybin Mushrooms Help Cure Mental Illness?
"Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, is proving a prodigious treatment for anxiety, depression, addiction, and one study even found it might lead to neurogenesis, or the regrowth...
View ArticleManaging With Chronic Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps physicians treat the psychological symptoms alongside the physical.read more
View ArticleRon Takaki, Vincent Chin and Asian American Leadership
When U.C. Berkeley professor Ronald Takaki passed away in 2009, America lost one of its most important warriors in the endeavor to forge a stronger, more successful multi-cultural society. As I...
View ArticleLeaders Who Trivialize the Human Element
Leaders who trivialize the human element may poison the workplace. As an Executive Coach I work with highly intelligent leaders who have convinced themselves that hardball, polarized, data driven...
View ArticleEthical robots and brain implants for mental illness
Two recent grants provide funding for research into robot ethics and brain implants for the with mentally ill. These are both projects with exciting potential, but are not without opportunities for...
View ArticleIs Your Chiropractor “Religious”?
Chiropractic's major premise is that Innate Intelligence cares for human health. More than a medical service, chiropractic—like religion—helps explain life’s struggles, cope with present stress, and...
View ArticleThe Problem with Perfectionism — How to Truly Succeed!
Are you a perfectionist? Many perfectionists are very hard on themselves when it comes to perceived imperfections, faults, and shortcomings. You may think that you’re not good enough in some ways,...
View ArticleCollecting Positive Relationship Stories–What's Your Story?
Let's build a database of positive relationship stories!read more
View ArticleThe Work Prenup
Managing expectations is one of the most important aspects for any manager. What is the best method to clarify important issues for both parties right at the beginning of a job? Perhaps we can learn...
View ArticleHorse Whispering for Life Enrichment
It is clear that practicing appropriate interaction with horses helps humans to become more highly functional in all their relationships.read more
View Article5 Things You Can Do in the Next 5 Minutes to Be Happier
Happiness is a lifelong pursuit of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. But while it could take years of persistence to deeply transform your life, there are scientifically-tested strategies that are...
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