Anger: The “Black Sheep” Emotion
Anger is such a misunderstood emotion. So often I hear clients refer to anger as something “problematic” or “undesired” that they want to “eliminate” from their lives; however, the truth …
The Balance of Caregiving and Self-Care
While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it can also add many stressors to your life. Without realizing it you start to neglect your personal health, family responsibilities, …
Acute and Chronic Illness: Challenges and Insights
Over the many years I have been a psychotherapist I have had the honor to work with people who were dealing with acute and chronic illness. When the HIV/AIDS epidemic …
“People don’t talk like that!“
When I am teaching couples, individuals, or groups about communication, a common reservation they express is that “People don’t talk like that.” Some of the common constructions for teaching assertive …
Antidepressants Without the Nasty Side Effects
How is exercise good for your brain? Almost all of us know that exercise is good for our body, but how is it good for our brain? There are many …
