The Effectoveness of Psychotherapy
An account of the role of the psychotherapist and a statement of what one can reasonably expect from successful treatment.read more
View ArticleCreating Places of Sanctuary for Seriously Distressed Teens
There is a need to create places of sanctuary for adolescents in serious distress. We must come to understand the need for respect and dignity and the powerlessness that many feel.read more
View ArticleThe Invention of 'Illness'
The medical model has failed to understand human experience. It has failed to address social injustice, poverty, and oppression which often lie at the root of emotional distress. We must create a...
View ArticleHow to Say "No" Diplomatically and Keep Good Relations
Do you have trouble saying “No”? Many women and men are traditionally taught to avoid saying “no”, especially when facing authority figures. Some of us are told from a young age that we’re not supposed...
View ArticlePowerlessness in the Mental Health System
The mental health system today often only reinforces the powerlessness that many already feel. We need a system of understanding, compassion, and liberation.read more
View ArticleDivorce in China
Divorce rates are sky-rocketing in China. Why is it happening? And, what does it teach us about Chinese society?read more
View ArticleSucceed at Work: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
People are often confused about why they get in their own way on the path to success. If pushing yourself harder isn’t working and you don’t know how else to help yourself, it’s time to stop trying to...
View ArticlePsychotherapy and Bipolar Disorder
In a recent New York Times article, Linda Logan writes of her decades-long battle with bipolar disorder. As poignant as this story is, I couldn’t help wondering whether a good psychotherapist could...
View ArticleNarcissism and Other Kinds of Hurt
Let's face it: If you're hurting, it's hard to care about anything else. Pain makes some people narcissistic and others, more caring. How come? read more
View ArticleTwo Warning Signs that Your Relationship May Not Last
We bring our personalities into all our relationships. For some, these personalities create difficulties that can threaten the length, and quality of the relationships we care about the most. Recent...
View ArticleWays of Understanding Envy and Jealousy
People often use the words envy and jealousy interchangeably, but there are important differences between them. Attempts to understand these two emotions usually focus on the ways they are experienced;...
View ArticleBuddhism and Psychotherapy: Interview With Dr. Miles Neale
Buddhism has been increasingly incorporated into psychotherapy. Why? How does it further our understanding of what it means to be human? In this interview, Dr. Miles Neale offers his perspective on how...
View ArticleWhen Your Therapist Cries
Has your therapist cried in session? How did you experience it? Did it improve your relationship or create more distance?read more
View ArticleDepression in Childhood and Adolescence
Depression can appear in childhood and adolescence in different ways. Some of the resultant behaviors can be misinterpreted as rebellious or anti-social. Treatment may require addressing other issues...
View ArticleListening to Experience
We need to create a place of sanctuary for those in distress. We need to enter their world, validate their experience, and understand the dynamics that shape who and what they have become.read more
View Article"Just Listen To Me!"... Is This a Mistaken Request?
This advice may be common but it's still bad advice. Here's what folks really want when they try to talk over a problem with a friend, spouse or even a therapist.read more
View ArticleNot Just a Phase: Depression in Preschoolers
Depression has been reported in toddler age children, and the number of cases is increasing. How does preschool-age depression look different from adult depression and what is being done to treat...
View ArticleGetting a Grip on Anxiety
Have I got this right? Fear is a rational emotion, whereas panic and anxiety are not. But wait. Aren't panic and anxiety the same? "Anxiety" may sound more scientific than "panic," from the Greek god...
View ArticleNurture Personal Growth With Self-Compassion
When you fail to make personal changes despite your best efforts, you may find that you lose patience with yourself. Instead, try developing self-compassion.read more
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