“Psychoanalysis is, in essence, a cure through love.” -Sigmund Freud in a letter to Carl Jung In a poignant and…
The Need for Self-Compassion
Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children…
An Existential Death-Blow to Narcissism: Defeating the Excessive Need to Feel Superior
Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great…
You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special
In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post,…
My Struggle with Anxiety
If death is the antithesis and killer of life, then anxiety comes in at a very close second. The most…
Tragedy on Repeat: How Our Traumatic Past Informs Our Tumultuous Present
These sessions have been reproduced with the expressed consent of my client. Names and other identifying information have been altered.…
Finding Meaning in Suffering: My Rebellion Against Cynicism
“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their…
Recovering My Voice: How My Writing Helped Me Overcome Trauma
When we’re children, most of us have a lot of chutzpah, which is a Yiddish word meaning audacity or fearlessness.…
A Fruitless Journey: How We Prevent Ourselves from Being Loved
The Avoidant Attachment Style and Its Affects on Our Ability to Love “Your task is not to seek for love,…
A Thought Experiment to Deal With Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and…
