We fear our thoughts more so than reality. The cognitive model of psychotherapy posits that our ideas about ourselves, others, … More
Tag: Mental Health
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
Everything Happens With A Reason: How We Can Control Our Destinies in Difficult Times
There’s an old Chinese proverb that tells the story of a farmer who’s unfazed by the perpetual turning of his … More
How to Live a Good Life According to Aristotle — O4L Online Network
On episode 44, we welcome philosopher Daniel A. Kaufman to discuss the flourishing life according to Aristotle. The Ancient Greek … More
The History of the Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Illness — O4L Online Network
On episode 43, we welcome Derek McAllister to discuss the history of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Derek … More
How To Live A Good Life According To Confucius With Bryan Van Norden — O4L Online Network
On episode 42, we welcome philosopher Bryan Van Norden to discuss Confucian ethics. Confucian philosophy emphasizes the role that relationships … 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
Owen Flanagan On How to Live a Good Life According to Buddhism — O4L Online Network
On episode 41, we welcome philosopher Owen Flanagan to discuss using Buddhist philosophy to reduce suffering. Owen Flanagan, Ph.D. is … More
Skye Cleary, How to Live a Good Life According to Existentialism — O4L Online Network
On episode 40, we welcome philosopher Skye Cleary to discuss authentic, romantic love, creating meaning according to existential philosophy, and … 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
