The Paradoxical Theory of Change
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.Carl Rogers Try that quote on for size and
May 11, 2014
Trail Mix
Quick Energy for Your Journey Through Life
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard
There are two questions that we have to ask ourselves. The first is ‘Where am I going?’ and the second is ‘Who will go with
April 6, 2014
In Praise of Slowness
No, I’m not writing a send-up of the Slow Movement or the book that exemplifies the movement’s principles, although what I’m writing about fits that
June 28, 2013
Confessions of an Amoral Therapist, or How Lack of Judgment Can Pay Off
I have a small sign in my office that reads: Notice: This office has been designated a Judgment-Free Zone. Please set your expectations accordingly. Thank
June 3, 2013
Getting Off the Torture Rack of Self-Improvement
Torture rack of self-improvement? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Aren’t we supposed to be improving ourselves? We could always do better, whatever that means and whatever
May 21, 2013
Saying “Yes” – More Important Than Saying “No?”
Learning to say “no” is the essence of being “assertive” and having “good boundaries,” according to many self-help gurus. It’s also something that many mothers
May 21, 2013
What It Means to Be Alive
Alive, ə-′līv , adjective, Middle English, from Old English on life, from on + līf You may have guessed by now that I’m a word
May 14, 2013
When You Get Better, They Might Get Worse
Client Lecture #57: As you become more healthy, those around you may become less healthy. This is something I find myself saying to clients after
May 12, 2013
Your Psychiatrist Works for You!
Why are many psychiatrists (medical doctors who prescribe medications) such fearsome creatures? Why do many of my clients have attacks of anxiety before their next
May 12, 2013