I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More
Tag: Mental Health
Becoming One’s Own Mother and Father: The Difficulty of Growing Up
The most challenging aspect of individuation, of growing up, is the groundlessness breadth our feet, the fact that the universe, … More
Freedom to Change: Examining the Extreme Perspectives of Mental Illness
Existential therapists frequently encounter the ultimate questions of freedom and change, deliberating on how much of each is actually possible. … More
Mental Illness Is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)
Why We Need a More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More
You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special
In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More
A Thought Experiment to Deal with Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More
The Need for Self-Compassion (Revised)
Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children … More
Trauma Recovery: Overcoming Your Past
This article explores how, despite the sorrow it brings, trauma engenders a rebirth, in which the victim becomes greater than ever before.
Popular Writing: Why It’s Important to Bring Complex Ideas to the World of Ordinary People
Scientific illiteracy is one the most harrowing challenges of our time; on the one hand, the public is chastised for … More
For Love of the Game: Our Broken Health-Care System
“And tonight, he might be able to use that aching, old arm one more time to push the sun back … More
