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Breakthroughs in Group Therapy – The Phone Message
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.My client, in a terse, authoritative tone, announced to the group that he had something to say. He locked eyes on me and said, “I know you want me out of the group.” My heart thudded in my chest in response to the intensity of his…
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Feeling desperate? That may be a good thing.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.You feel hopeless, frantic, doomed. You feel like you’re on the brink of failure, of giving up hope. Your situation seems impossible. Anyone who has ever experienced desperation knows that it feels horrible. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone…and yet. I do. Actually, I don’t want…
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Your Independence Day: Conquering Your Negative Beliefs
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.In the wake of celebrating our country’s Independence Day, it’s a good time to consider what kind of dictatorship you’re living under. Far more controlling than the President or the police, your own beliefs dominate you and dictate your behavior. Just like America, we do need…
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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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The Desire to Be Great: How to Help Yourself On the Road to Self-Improvement
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.My 13 year old brain had a shocking revelation. I was sitting in my little desk/chair combo in Ms. Higgin’s 8th grade classroom, quietly working on the school newspaper, laying out a page about my graduating class. Amy Silver was voted to be the most likely…
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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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The Mistake of Comparing Yourself to Others
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When I was in my 20s I had a very influential experience with the shifting of perspective. I had gotten the amazing opportunity to work at a Club Med as a member of my improv group. I was so excited to go. The Club Med was…
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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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Learn to Live Better. Someone’s Trying to Tell You Something. Are You Listening?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The voices that resonate most with us tend to come from our parents and families. But the world is full of artists and thinkers with valuable wisdom to share. This article will inspire you to listen to the wisdom of others. Read my blog on…