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Shadow Work: Transforming Emotional Suffering into Freedom
July 13, 2011 .
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If you read last month’s blog, Creativity vs Shadow, you will remember a brief mention of Deepak and Gotham Chopra’s book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes. In the book Chopra ... Read More
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Should You Attend a Friend’s Wedding Even If Your Heart Says “No”? July 12, 2011 . 19 Comments
Yesterday Ellen walked into my office looking annoyed and confused. “I don’t know what to do. Robin invited me to her wedding and I don’t want to go, but I think I should. It’s ... Read More
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Five Domains of a Healthy Relationship: Mindfulness and Resilience July 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
You might have heard that “love is the glue” that holds us together. I’d like to make a case for mindfulness as a similar connecting agent. In thinking of the work I am passionate ... Read More
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New Research Explores Accuracy of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs July 9, 2011 . 14 Comments
Apparently, Abraham Maslow was right, according to a new study. University of Illinois researchers tested Maslow’s theory and discovered that people actually do feel happier when their ... Read More
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Dr. Stuart Greenberg’s Ethical Misconduct Leads to Own Suicide June 30, 2011 . 16 Comments
A recent article brings the severely distorted ethical and psychological life of the late Stuart Greenberg, renowned psychologist, back into the spotlight. Although it has been nearly four ... Read More
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Creating Rituals to Move Through Grief June 27, 2011 . 37 Comments
We humans like things to stay the same. Even if we are open to change, change can be very difficult. There is nothing more disruptive than the death of someone you love, someone whose existence ... Read More
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Workability: Beyond True or False June 25, 2011 . 8 Comments
One of the cornerstones of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the concept of workability. The aim of ACT is for our clients to create a rich, meaningful, and vibrant life. Workability ... Read More
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Group Therapy for Adults Abused as Children June 23, 2011 . 4 Comments
Group therapy can be the most nurturing and also the most challenging form of therapy. It is highly effective. While it doesn’t replace individual therapy, it can be a great adjunct and ... Read More
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Panic May be Delayed after Stressful Event June 23, 2011 . 8 Comments
New research suggests that stressful events may cause delayed increase in panic symptoms. Because the effect of stress on panic symptoms has not been studied extensively, researchers wanted ... Read More
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Recognize Your Unconscious ‘Shadow’ to Liberate Creativity June 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
I recently ordered Deepak and Gotham Chopra’s book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes on my iPad. I haven’t been this excited to read something since I read Carl Jung’s book ... Read More
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Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
June 3, 2011 .
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On a fairly regular basis I am asked by a divorced parent how old their child must be before they can choose which parent they want to live with. Many parents tell me their child will be ... Read More
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A “Chicken or the Egg” Dilemma: Mental Illness and Addiction May 26, 2011 . 20 Comments
I was very young when I knew I wanted to be a therapist. I became particularly interested in depression and how people deal with traumatic events. Never in a million years did I think I ... Read More
