Fear

People have long constructed elaborate stories to explain things that science can’t. Almost every society has at least one origin myth. Ancient people constructed human-like gods ... Read More

Recently, I heard artist Phil Hansen deliver a TED (technology, entertainment, design) Talk. He spoke of how letting go of outcome, failure, and imperfection paved the way for the greatest ... Read More

In the classic television series The X-Files, FBI agents attempt to uncover a conspiracy between aliens from another world and the U.S. government. Ideas about aliens vary from culture ... Read More

Our society has rapidly grown accustomed to the horrific images of school shootings, but when Antoinette Tuff, a bookkeeper at Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Center, encountered Michael ... Read More

“We are all a little stronger than we think.” —Robin Roberts “Harold,” 56, was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago. Since finishing treatment, he has felt well and had ... Read More

In my last article, I discussed the role of fear in disordered eating attitudes. I have more thoughts on fear that I’d like to share. Fear is future-oriented. It involves thinking about ... Read More

Underlying concerns are primarily what motivate relationship conflicts. In couples’ therapy, partners are encouraged to express their concerns and learn ways to resolve issues that stem ... Read More

Premature termination with people in therapy happens with both seasoned and newly licensed therapists. In a study that talked about the therapeutic relationship and psychotherapy outcome, ... Read More

As the seasons change, so can what we worry about. Air pressure, temperature, or humidity may be linked to one’s reactions to changes in weather. In the winter, fear can arise around ... Read More

If someone has a family history of cancer, they probably undergo early screenings because of their genetic risk. Likewise, when someone has a close family member with a rare genetic disease, ... Read More

The green-eyed monster of envy is often viewed as an emotion that leads to bad behavior. Envy can also be painful for those experiencing it. Longing for a new home or enviously watching ... Read More

“Fear is the mind killer.” —Frank Herbert, Dune “Fear is in your head, only in your head, so forget your head and you’ll be free.” —David Bowie, “Fill Your Heart” In my ... Read More