Riding the Wave
I was visiting my family in Southern California last month, and took a day to go enjoy the beach in Malibu with my husband and children. It was a gorgeous …
When Being Positive Doesn’t Work
At some point in your life, you have probably either been told or told someone else “be positive” when faced with a challenging situation or negative emotions. What this means …
Curiosity, The Great Relationship Saver
We appreciate and put trust in those who are self-confident. With confidence comes feelings of strength and certainty. Confidence, then, is generally thought of positively. In relationships, however, confidence can …
Trust the Process
Among the most frequent therapeutic conversations is a discussion of product vs. process mentality. The former sets up life into a series of win-lose, high risk propositions. The capacity for …
Confirmation Bias
Suppose you go to see your therapist and he suspects that you’re suffering from depression. He asks you the following questions: (1) have you been feeling lethargic lately? (2) have …
