A girl I once knew, who was involved in a physically abuse relationship at some point in her past, told … More
Tag: Psychotherapy
Why Psychotherapy Can’t, and Shouldn’t, Make You Happy
“While the daimonic (your dark emotions and impulses) cannot be said to be evil in itself, it confronts us with … More
You’re Both a Success and a Failure: How You Can Begin to Unlearn Self-Blame and Abuse
Life is often viewed as a series of attempts and successes and failures, which we allow to define us throughout … 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
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
Chris Heath Discusses The Benefits Of Psychotherapy — O4L Online Network
Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. According to the American Psychological Association, through … More
The Power We Give Away: The Importance of Defining Yourself
The World of Dating I was going through a break-up when I was in therapy with Eileen. I told her … More
To Hell and Back: My Journey Through Therapy
The following article was originally written for a blogger named The Bipolar Writer. This version is an extension of the original, … More
Why Do We Often Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Start To Improve Our Lives? | EP.12 — O4L Online Network
On episode 12, Alen and Leon explore what makes it so difficult for us to accept our mental health struggles … More
