Vulnerability Can Be a Strength: Why Attachment Styles Matter

Perfectionists view their worlds in absolutes. Their sense of morality and their expectations apply to all environments, all of the … More

The Divided World: Challenging Anti-Psychiatry

We love fighting demons. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the current geo-political sphere. Some of us fight … More

People don’t need others to reason for them; but, often, they need someone to reason with them. Individualism permeates psychotherapy … More

Some of us live in the world of Platonic forms. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the world of … More

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