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Spirituality to Combat Depression and Find Meaning January 18, 2011 . 13 Comments
The term “spiritual bankruptcy” is a word used in the rooms of 12-step programs to characterize addicts who have lost their connection to “higher power.” One dictionary definition ... Read More
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Experiencing the Contrast of Life January 7, 2011 . 3 Comments
We are in the midst of January. One way to combat the cabin fever of winter and the shorter daylight hours for those across the northern hemisphere is to turn to creative processes. In ... Read More
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The Profound Impact of Human Connection December 10, 2010 . 15 Comments
Many people are so unhappy that they find a therapist or counselor to work through their struggles. Plenty more people are content enough with their lives. But some are truly happy. Where ... Read More
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Part I: Voice Dialogue and Healing the Inner Scapegoat – A Transpersonal Perspective October 29, 2010 . 6 Comments
“For years it lay in an iron box buried so deep inside me that I was never sure just what it was. I knew it carried slippery, combustible things more secret than sex and more dangerous ... Read More
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Part II: Constructive Wallowing and Self-Esteem October 18, 2010 . 5 Comments
Last month we looked at why it’s important to let ourselves “wallow” in our feelings; it helps us know ourselves better and get over difficult patches faster. It also helps us to ... Read More
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Trauma as a Seed of Depression September 3, 2010 . 49 Comments
In my practice, people trace depression back to trauma most of the time. Emotional trauma is an overwhelming shock to a person’s equilibrium. Trauma might be linked to an emotional, physical, ... Read More
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Doting Mothers Cause Depressed Kids, Once Grown? June 26, 2010 . 15 Comments
Perceived favoritism on the part of a mother can cause long-term psychological effects on all her children well into adulthood, according to new research. Gerontologist Karl Pillemer from ... Read More
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Different Therapy Approaches May Help Different Personality Types June 21, 2010 . 3 Comments
For those battling depression, both cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy have long been recognized as very effective means of overcoming depression. A new study ... Read More