I’ve decided to write a blog post in the hope of helping people to find a psychotherapist that fits them … More
Tag: Psychology
My Best Friend, Death
The horror film industry is based on the notion of death as something terrifying, even gruesome, a monster to be … More
Psychological Manipulation and the Need for Boundaries
Psychological manipulation can come in varied forms and from a multitude of individuals, some close to us and others who … More
Why Do I Need to be Normal?
“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More
Mental Illness is More than a Brain Disorder
The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of present mainstream treatment. Medicine, with its focus on symptom reduction, … More
An Existential Death-Blow to Narcissism: Defeating the Excessive Need to Feel Superior
Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great … 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
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
The Need for Self-Compassion
The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s; it was this great need to get children to feel good … More
Our Misuse of Language and How it Affects our Health
There’s a well-known, and sometimes detested, tradition in the field of analytic philosophy which pertains to the use of language, … More
