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Self-Compassion, Part II: Recognizing Your Limits September 2, 2011 . 6 Comments
Most people would agree that having a compassionate stance towards oneself is desirable. But how do you cultivate self-compassion? Let’s quickly define the term. In this article, “compassion” ... Read More
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The Cruelty Conundrum: When the People We Care About Hurt Us May 23, 2011 . 11 Comments
Why do people we care for sometimes engage in cruel behavior? What can we do about it? Alfred Adler believed the ultimate goal for all human beings is to belong and feel connected to others. ... Read More
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Can You Take a Compliment? May 23, 2011 . 24 Comments
You look terrific today. I love what you’re wearing. You have such a nice smile. I like the sound of your voice. Many people would rather eat a broccoli-flavored Popsicle than be on ... Read More
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Self-Esteem and Being Wrong April 18, 2011 . 17 Comments
Which of the following statements are true? People with high self-esteem: A. Are convinced they can never be wrong B. Don’t usually appreciate negative feedback C. Think whatever they ... Read More
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Experiences of Depression: Self-Attack April 11, 2011 . 16 Comments
This article is part of a series that explores the ways that specific “clusters” of depression symptoms manifest to create different experiences of depression. The previous article ... Read More
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Understanding: It’s What’s Missing in Most Relationships December 7, 2010 . 12 Comments
Couples get together because they believe in the idea of happiness. Couples stay together because they still believe they can achieve it. People in relationships pretty much want the same ... Read More
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The Psychology of Marketing: Beauty Products Lower Self-Esteem October 20, 2010 . 17 Comments
As much as indulging in “retail therapy” can trigger a short-term giddy feeling, new research shows that some products actually work in the opposite manner: we buy them because they ... Read More
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The LATE Man – Adult Men as “Lost Angry Teens” October 19, 2010 . 19 Comments
Why do so many men sabotage relationships and careers? Current cultural stereotypes of men range from bumbling incompetence to aggressive, macho insensitivity. I’ve worked with men in ... Read More
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The Eating Disorder Board Game October 5, 2010 . 11 Comments
I often say, when explaining eating disorders, that someday I’m going to invent the Eating Disorder Board Game. I certainly don’t mean to make light of eating disorders. They are serious ... Read More
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How Does Codependency Affect Us as Adults? September 24, 2010 . 8 Comments
How does growing up in a dysfunctional family affect us as adults? For adult children of addicts, the behaviors and beliefs that enabled us to survive as children can cause us a myriad ... Read More
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After the Affair: Should I Stay or Should I Go? September 19, 2010 . 14 Comments
One of the most arduous decisions you may ever have to make is whether to stay married to someone who has cheated on you. For many people, the decision to not stay in the marriage is pretty ... Read More
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Constructive Wallowing and Self-Esteem September 15, 2010 . 25 Comments
What do you do when you feel bad? You may clean your house, take a walk, or binge on sweet or salty foods depending on who you are and what habits you’ve developed. Does whatever ... Read More