On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More
Tag: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Self-Sabotage and Negative Core Beliefs: How Our Thinking Saves Us From Experiencing Pain
“When it comes to love… there is nothing to “force my assent.” I have to give my assent before sufficient … More
Reconceptualizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How Changing the Way We View Distorted Thinking Can Help Us Heal
Our culture is prone to igniting battles. Thus, we get caught up in the dualities of black and white thinking. … More
Why Psychotherapy Can’t, and Shouldn’t, Make You Happy
“While the daimonic (your dark emotions and impulses) cannot be said to be evil in itself, it confronts us with … More
The Emotional Side of Money With Special Guest Martha Lawton — O4L Online Network
We often think of ourselves as being made up of pure free-will, believing that we can just discipline ourselves into … More
In Defense of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Against Depressive Realism
Words matter. When we’re happy, we’re more likely to uncritically internalize positive feedback; and when we’re sad, or depressed, more … More
