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 … More

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” … More

You can’t evade the profound uncertainty of love, and, more importantly, of life. Those with avoidant personalities fall into two … More

Trauma begets rage, and rage veils vulnerability. Many view sympathy with scorn, refusing to be cast under its spotlight. Therapists … More

Repeatedly, we’re told that feelings aren’t facts. This usually means that reality doesn’t have to acquiesce to your desires – … More

If trauma can become a gift, first understanding it is imperative. Left on her own, with no one to look … More

The passive observer attempts to keep all of his options in front of him. Emphasizing each of his decisions, his … More

Traumatic childhoods can cause people to attempt to flee their lives by cultivating and pursuing fantasies, or utopic lives, believing … More

“We don’t want to become what we are. We want to become a concept, a fantasy, what we should be … More

Your brain tells you that worrying is fine because it’s better to be safe than sorry, but ruminations aren’t a … More