Psychological attitudes and habits that lead to growth
Growth and psychological transformation stir up existential anxieties about what it means to be alone with personal responsibility; they also make us aware of the passage of time and the inevitability of death.
Existential Aloneness Read More »
A few guidelines, based on the author’s personal experience, for how to tender a genuine apology. This includes accepting full responsibility, along with possibly lasting guilt and regret.
The Art of the Apology Read More »
Conversations with strangers in the context of a common interest, discussing a shared passion, can feel more intimate than another dinner out, listening to an old friend complain about her latest boyfriend.
Further Thoughts on the Lost Art of Conversation Read More »
The ability to feel profound grief and deep gratitude are the hallmarks of mental health.
Grief and the Attitude of Gratitude Read More »
This article discusses the kind of psychological growth that’s actually possible, instead of the idealized fantasies of the people we might become.
Psychological Damage and Emotional Transformation Read More »
Love in the face of hatred is what good parents give to their children, and what therapists in some way must feel for their most troubled patients.
Love in the Face of Hatred Read More »
It’s the job of a therapist to tell clients about truths they’ve been avoiding; because this stirs up pain and discomfort, they sometimes react with anger and even hatred.
Hatred and Anger for Your Therapist Read More »
A raging child-like part of ourselves may lie at the root of depression and other difficulties.
The Rebelliousness of My Inner “Brat†Read More »
Excessive verbal thought prevents you from coming into contact with your actual experience.
Breathe More, Think Less Read More »
Through internal dialogs and scenarios, we can induce particular emotional states within ourselves, without any outside source of stimulation.
Your Emotional Playlist Read More »