One of the most treacherous terrains mental health clinicians navigate comes when a client struggles with severe depression, yet disavows any suggestions of suicide ideation. "Depression, yes. Would I take my life … never!" the client protests. And then one day, "out of the blue," the client completes the ultimate act of self harm. Everyone, including the therapist, is flabbergasted. … [Read more...]
Our special tonight is a cell phone
You're out for a quiet dinner with a friend, only to find the person at the table next to you having a conversation on her cell phone. Is this disruptive? Probably. Annoying? Absolutely. There is something hard to take about sitting next to someone who's chatting away on a phone while you were hoping for a quiet intimate dinner with friends or family. You might say, well, the caller is … [Read more...]
Hearing the voice of the Child in the election uproar
The presidential election proved equally historic and traumatic for millions of Americans. A wide range of affect states, from outrage to joy, are being exhibited across the nation. Tempers flaring. Feelings of rage, shame, pain, helpless loss and devastation. Yet for others, the election results brought happiness; sighs of relief and resolution. This political chasm brings concerns … [Read more...]
Ganging up on bullies
Bullying comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes and guises. There is no universal experience for its targets. At its core, bullying produces in victims some of the most debilitating and isolating of feelings. Those who suffer persistent bullying know profound feelings of low self-worth and self-doubt -- and often terror. In school, this abuse often leads students to withdraw and underachieve. … [Read more...]
Resentment: It’s a grind
We're in an age in which anger seems a dominant emotion. Resentments can linger for a lifetime. Those grinding and gnawing feelings associated with resentment never seem to resolve themselves. Let's do some "unpacking" and take a closer look at some of our resentments. Starting with a few key questions: 1. How much is your worth being defined by the other person who is causing distress? … [Read more...]
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