Existential dread is defined as: the fear of the groundlessness beneath us. In essence, it’s the fear of freedom, of … More
Tag: Depression
John Kaag Talks Depression, Anxiety, Forming Healthier Habits — O4L Online Network
Episode 47 of Seize The Moment podcast, we welcome philosopher John Kaag to discuss how William James can help us … More
Addicted to ‘Wow’: Inside of the Mind of A Perfectionist
We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More
Bursting the Bubble of Inadequacy: Shifting Our Distorted Beliefs to Love Ourselves
We fear our thoughts more so than reality. The cognitive model of psychotherapy posits that our ideas about ourselves, others, … More
In Defense of Anger and Pride: How Negative Emotions Can Be Healthy
Anger and pride, in most religious traditions, are conceived of as engendering vices, corrosive feelings that cause us to react … More
Simple, But Not Easy: Creating Perseverance Through Psychotherapy
In my article, Goodbye Neverland, I wrote that in order to overcame the past, we had to simply choose to … 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
Chris Heath Discusses The Benefits Of Psychotherapy — O4L Online Network
Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. According to the American Psychological Association, through … More
Choosing Authenticity over Perfection: Examining the Consequences of Our Values
All of have bad coping mechanisms which stem from false beliefs of their utility. Recall the time when you believed … More
Blurred Lines: How Mental Illness and Mental Health are Closer Than You Believe and Why It Matters
I’ve had several discussions with people that I thought would be good to disclose here, as they’re pertinent to earlier … More
