The Healing Power of Discernment in Psychotherapy
As a psychotherapist, part of my job is to provide people with a diagnosis. I see a diagnosis as helpful only if it is a discernment and not a judgement.…
A good listener can be kind of magical!
Recently a woman told me that she avoids her teenage niece who suffers from depression. She avoids her beloved niece because she does not know how to help her. Many…
Beyond Black and White: When Two Sides Aren’t Enough
Many struggle with 'black and white' thinking, confusing objective facts with subjective perspectives. This cognitive distortion, often leading to distress, limits our understanding. It's crucial to discern nuances, avoiding dichotomous pitfalls. Read More...
Empowerment from Within: Unveiling True Strength with CBT
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Leo transitions from feeling powerless to realizing his inner strength. Through self-awareness, he discovers the connection between thoughts and feelings, gaining authentic empowerment in his relationships and life. Read more...
Anger Management – A Cognitive Behavioral Perspective
Mike was in his late twenties and he was crying. He sat in a plastic chair, in the corner, his head in his hands. We were having our first meeting…
Bibliotherapy and the Healing of Self
Autumn invites reading. Schools have started. The air is cooler. The daylight dims, and we all begin spending more time inside, possibly curled up with something to read. Some people…
Can cultivating optimism prevent clinical depression?
Can cultivating optimism prevent clinical depression? Can it nip depression in the bud? It did for Xander. He was a pessimist. Then he met Cho. She was a self-proclaimed optimist.…
Is authenticity a kind of vulnerability?
Is authenticity a kind of vulnerability? We are all born authentic, of course. As children we are charmingly, unconsciously authentic. Then, in adolescence we learn to focus instead on fitting…
No one looks good when they are learning something new!
No one looks good when they are learning something new. “Except baby animals!” said Miles, laughing. He could laugh about this now, but it had taken family support, and cognitive…
Can empathy be biased?
Did you know that empathy has two sides? Dr. Marina West did not. She only shared other people’s suffering, but never their joy. She had gone into medicine because she…