Mel Schwartz, LCSW

The Pathology of Greed

Greed is a pathological dysfunction and should be treated as such. Read on to find out more.

Foaming the Runway

Mel Schwartz explains how to enter into a difficult discussion with minimal conflict or upset.

Stop Measuring and Start Living

Our compulsion to measure and rank keeps us from being present for ourselves and others. Here’s why, and what we can do about it.

What In the Hell Do We Mean By “Codependence?”

Are you sure you know what’s meant by the term “codependence?” Let’s examine the word and the behavior.

Emotional Nonviolence

We’ve all heard about the nonviolence movement eschewing physical violence. In this article, I make the case for emotional nonviolence, and show how it can be achieved.