Category: Dealing with Life
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6 Reasons to Choose Group Therapy Over Individual Therapy
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.As in most families, my family had secrets too. Those secrets were mostly about how we felt about each other; the love, the hurt, the unspoken judgments about each other. There were also the facts: that there were problems and things that we were ashamed of. …
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Are you Friends With An Easily Offended Person?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The other day I had a conversation with someone that I’d just met. The point of the conversation was to get to know each other. We both wanted to build a friendly relationship. Could we be friends? She was welcoming. She smiled and laughed. She…
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Uncomfortable Meeting People? Pretend You’re the Host
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. A crowd was gathering outside the theater, waiting to be let in to take our seats. My friend Melissa joined the crowd with an unfamiliar man at her side. This man instantly shook my hand and introduced himself. “I’m Charles,” he said, “What’s your name?” …
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When Worry Won’t Quit: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The distress that comes with worrying is often worse than the outcome of the actual situation you’re worried about. Here’s the secret to dealing with worry. Read my blog on GoodTherapy.Org. Let’s Talk Schedule a free 15 minute consultation by calling +1 (818) 245-5298 or…
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Mindfulness and the Weather
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.It’s a beautiful day in Southern California. But nice weather isn’t rare here. There’s something about today’s weather that caught my attention; something different, something new, a gentle breeze containing a hint of the cool weather to come, the cool weather we’ve been waiting for after…
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Facing the Void of Emptiness
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I am an active person. Long ago I came to the realization that I am happiest and most content when I am working on something, creating something, building something. It can be a garden, a business, or a beef stew. But there are times when…
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Why Stopping Just Might Be Your Ticket to Moving Forward
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When you no longer feel invested in what you do, there’s no shame in quitting—especially when it creates space for opportunity and, most importantly, happiness. In this article that I wrote for GoodTherapy.org, I share some ideas about quitting that can help you make the right…
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The Fear Factor: What You Don’t Know May Help You
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. When fear—of failure, of embarrassment, of heartbreak—keeps you from stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something new, it limits your potential. In this article that I wrote for GoodTherapy.org, I share thoughts that can help you silence your fears. Read my article on GoodTherapy.Org. Let’s…
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Life is Unfair! How to Cope.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If injustice in the world inspires feelings of anger, helplessness, and vengeance, it’s time to look inward. Holding onto these feelings makes peace elusive. My article for GoodTherapy.org suggest ways in which you can learn how to cope with injustice. Read Article Let’s Talk…