A recent Los Angeles Times article’s headline boldly stated, “AI therapy isn’t getting better. Therapists are just failing.” A warning shot for psychotherapists, sounded loud and clear. Therapists take heed, that's the implied message. A bold attack indeed on a community that diligently seeks ways to heal and soothe thousands of suffering souls, utilizing myriad and ever-expanding treatments. A … [Read more...]
Finding ‘me’: A guide to self-discovery
When someone asks “What do you want” from a situation or a relationship, it’s sometimes so hard to know. Why do we struggle with that question? Perhaps we wrestle with the notion that what we want is selfish or uncaring. That we’re acting entitled. Could it be that these thoughts are absorbed voices from some unkind person that took root long ago. And caused us to be unsure of ourselves — and … [Read more...]
Finding ‘me’: Getting back to innocence
“Finding me” can be exciting, yet painful for the parts of us that were lost. Here are some ways to stay in touch with the precious part of the innocence that exists within you -- from supportive self-talk to simple behaviors that help in small ways every day. Take a day trip to the beach, lake or river with someone you care for and who cares for you. Or enjoy on your own. Take time to watch … [Read more...]
The duality that lies within
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have long been associated with multiple personality disorder and the inner struggle between good and evil. These famous characters come from Robert Louis Stevenson's penny dreadful novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," first published in 1886. In a more focused sense, Stevenson was writing about a split personality or a dual personality. But what are the … [Read more...]
Social distancing. Not social isolating.
We all suffer in greater and lesser degrees from the coronavirus pandemic. Living in unknown territory has never been pleasant, even for the most fearless of us. We like certainty, predictability, routines, structure -- all of which provide a sense of control and efficacy in our daily lives. But THIS, this unseen silent hidden virus, which continues to show up just when things seem stable, … [Read more...]
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