The Power of Forgiveness in Stoic Philosophy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Stoic philosopher, Seneca, wrote: “The spirit ought to be brought up for examination daily… I pass the whole day … 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

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

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

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

Goodbye, Neverland: Accepting Reality, Taking Responsibility, and Moving Forward

I was the most spoiled and entitled kid I knew, way more so than the average child. Not only did … More

Forever an Imposter and Okay With It

Facing the Imposter Within Even if you don’t know what imposter syndrome is, there’s a good chance you have it. … More

Is Romantic Love Ever Worth the Risk of Heartache?: A Psychological Perspective

Amazingly, I’ve been blessed with the combination of idealism and pessimism. At one end, I fantasize about what the world, … More

Our Missing Role Models

“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More