We love fighting demons. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the current geo-political sphere. Some of us fight…
The Complicated Answer to Whether Therapists Should Give Advice
People don’t need others to reason for them; but, often, they need someone to reason with them. Individualism permeates psychotherapy…
Therapy Judges, But Doesn’t Shame
Some of us live in the world of Platonic forms. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the world of…
What Psychoanalysis and CBT Can Teach Us about Battling Misinformation
Our understanding of the mind dating back to Freud tells us the same story repeatedly: we use defenses, or “biases”…
Running from Fear and Self-Doubt
You can’t evade the profound uncertainty of love, and, more importantly, of life. Those with avoidant personalities fall into two…
The Drug of Self-Love
We’re notorious overthinkers, creating meaning out of every detail encountered. Yet, our self-concepts are more burdensome than exhilarating, causing us…
The Power of Delusions
Self-importance is akin to cocaine. Social Psychologist David Myers discovered what he labeled “The Lake Wobegon Effect.” Based on a…
Knowing Why to Quit
My rigidity is a gift and a curse. On the one hand, I’m determined; on the hand, I’m quite stubborn.…
The Perils and Benefits of Diagnosis: Should I Be Kind or Honest?
When I disagree with someone, sometimes, they believe I’m just not listening. While both can be true at the same…
Fostering Dignity: How Tyranny Creates People-Pleasing Behavior
Sometimes, you’re just someone who has nothing to say. The avoidant personality type is marked by extreme shyness, fear of…
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