Journalist Derek Beres joins us to talk about his new book, in which he explores additional options for psychological treatment, … More
Tag: Depression
We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed
We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More
As Above, So Below: How Our Friendships Reveal the Ways We See Ourselves
‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More
The False Beliefs of the Grass is Greener Syndrome: Why Settling Can Be Good for You
On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More
Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking
In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More
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
A Good Therapist Doesn’t Have to Know Everything: The Importance of Admitting Your Intellectual Limitations to Clients
To me, few things are harder to tolerate than my own ignorance; I hate admitting that I don’t know something. … More
Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals
In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More
Genuine Humility: Why Accepting Our Flaws Also Requires a Cultural Shift
In common language, humility is defined as being the state of having a low assessment of one’s value. Considered to … More
Am I a Bad Person?: Examining the Importance of Knowing the Difference Between Guilt and Shame
I once asked someone I knew what was likelier, that she happened to have possessed the most undesirable qualities or … More
