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…
What’s So Great About Group Therapy, Anyway?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Group therapy can be a valuable tool for positive change, be it on its own or in combination with individual therapy. Here’s why group therapy might be for you. Read…
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…
What to Do When You’re the Jerk
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.No one wants to be the villain. When we’ve done wrong, it’s important to learn from it and to be accountable—and that means letting go of shame and self-abuse. Read my…
Why Pride Isn’t the Sin You Were Taught to Believe It Is
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Many of us were taught from a young age to stifle or hide good feelings about ourselves. Doing so, though, creates space for self-loathing to creep in. Find out why pride…
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…
The Wonders of Optimism: Thinking Your Way Back to OK
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Sometimes, it takes not being OK to recognize that we usually are. Even if you’re not a natural optimist, a little cognitive flexibility can help you get back. In this…
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…
Learning to Love and Be Loved
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. It’s human nature to seek connection, but behavior modeled to us in childhood—mostly within our families—sometimes leaves us lacking and longing in adulthood. This article, written for GoodTherapy.org, offers ideas…
Letting Go of Rigid Independence: Why It’s Good to Have Help
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Sure, there are advantages to being self-sufficient—but there are significant drawbacks, too. Here are a few that rigidly independent people often overlook. In this article, written for GoodTherapy.org, I urge…