On the occasion of my new book’s launch, I’d like to tell you a story about something that happened to me nearly 13 years ago; it will help to explain why today means so much to me and why I’m experiencing the publication of this book as a kind of “corrective emotional experience” for an […]
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In bipolar disorder, there’s an underlying fear that the internal damage is so pervasive it’s hopeless to do anything realistic to repair or improve it, leading to a search for magical solutions instead. This article illustrates these dynamics with a case study and discusses psychotherapy for those who suffer from bipolar disorder.
Psychotherapy Issues Arising from Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Read More »
A list of the ten most important signs and symptoms of depression, including some advice about how to make the most effective use of online resources for depression.
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Narcissistic people are usually waiting for their turn to make themselves the subject of conversation and have little real interest in other people.
Narcissistic Behavior and the Lost Art of Conversation Read More »
The ability to feel profound grief and deep gratitude are the hallmarks of mental health.
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This article discusses the kind of psychological growth that’s actually possible, instead of the idealized fantasies of the people we might become.
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Addicts often have stronger relationships with their drugs than with their significant others, but that is often a cause rather than an effect — the reverse of the way we usually think about it.
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We admire and envy celebrities because they supposedly lead the perfect, pain-free life we want for ourselves.
Celebrities — Why We Love and Hate Them Read More »
We use the word “love” to describe a number of different emotional experiences. A closer look at those uses can shed light on the varieties of love and how much actual regard they entail for a separate person.
What We Mean When We Use the Word ‘Love’ 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 »