The Blog - Mel Schwartz

Few things in life are more pivotal than a shift of mind. This profound experience catalyzes defining moments that enable you to embark on exciting new paths. The following articles are devoted to that purpose.

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Rethinking Relationships

One of the primary problems we encounter in our relationships is due to how we envision them. Conventional advice regarding relationships and...

“Who am I?” Is the…

Many of us ask ourselves the age-old question, “Who am I?“This question presumes there might be a plausible answer, as if...

Why New Year’s Resolutio…

At this time of year many of us make New Year’s resolutions that over time wither and fade as we try vainly to transform some… Continue...

Breaking Free From the Groove …

Those of us old enough to remember vinyl records-notwithstanding their recent comeback-might recall that when there was a scratch on the album, the...

Getting Unstuck: Overcoming An…

In any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,...

Change a Word—Change Your Li…

Many years ago, I’d often fall into a recurring disagreement with my former wife. At bedtime I’d frequently find myself saying, “It’s hot in...

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Low Self-Esteem: A Missed Diag…

According to the National Institute of Health, one in every two Americans will ultimately be diagnosed with some form of mental illness. What’s

Diagnosis Disorder

I would like to propose a new disorder for the American Psychiatric Association to consider in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

Making New Year’s Resolution…

Year after year, we make New Year’s resolutions that over time wither and fade into failed attempts to transform some aspect of our lives. The

When Doing the Best You Can Be…

Is it always a good idea to do the best you can do? This question came up recently in a therapy session and catalyzed me to look more deeply into the

Turning Crisis into Opportunit…

Crises come into our lives, no matter how we may try to avoid them. They are troubling, unwanted experiences or events that take us out way out of

Collapsing The Wave: Creating …

Some of the remarkable discoveries from quantum physics can be adapted to help us break free from the groove of our past and unleash real change in

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#137 Overcome Anxiety

[powerpress] In The Possibility Podcast episode 137, I share my approach for overcoming anxiety, fear and distress cultivated from principles of

The Problem with Perfection

In recent years, I’ve treated increasing numbers of individuals who are driven to distraction through their pursuit of perfection. The desire

Staying Resilient and Manifest…

Wednesday 05/13/2020 3:00 PM - 4:15 EDT This event will be recorded and sent to registrants Sliding scale fee: $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 To

Overcoming Anxiety in The Time…

Let's begin by looking at what we mean by the word anxiety. Anxiety is the emotional/physical response that occurs when our thoughts attach to

Getting Unstuck: Overcoming An…

In any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,

Why We Suffer From Anxiety and…

In any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,

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The 5% Rule — Breaking T…

Early in my career as a therapist, I found myself feeling frustrated in my ability to assist a couple with whom I was working. They were

Mastering Your Communication S…

Mastering your Communication Skills: Breaking Through to the Other Side A Real-Time, Interactive, Online Workshop To enjoy resilient

For the Sake of the Children

I’ve often heard people in conflicted and unhappy marriages claim that they are staying together for the sake of the children. Their implied

Raising Resilient Children

As parents, no matter how devoted and nurturing we may be, our children often struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a host of other

Shared Meaning

We take for granted that our words convey exactly what we intend them to. This is a particularly misinformed assumption. I have observed that upon

To excel or to have fun? That …

I was recently having a conversation with a young man about his passion in certain sports. As we talked further it became very evident that he would

Getting Unstuck: Overcoming An…

In any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,

Raising Resilient Children

As parents, no matter how devoted and nurturing we may be, our children often struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a host of other

Overcoming Anxiety: Turning Yo…

Overcoming Anxiety A LIVE Interactive Videoconference Learn to turn your thoughts into your ally! 3 Wednesday evenings — 7:15-8:30 PM

Rethinking Anxiety

When a dysfunction such as anxiety – or depression, for that matter – becomes so commonplace, we must turn to our culture, which is our aggregate

Low Self-Esteem: A Missed Diag…

According to the National Institute of Health, one in every two Americans will ultimately be diagnosed with some form of mental illness. What’s

A Radical Reality

To this day, quite possibly the most provocative, if not astounding, discovery of modern science remains relatively obscure to the general public.

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What In the Hell Do We Mean By…

After reading an article in The Atlantic by Elisa Strauss titled “The Myth of Codependency,” I began to wonder: what in the hell do we mean by

Over-Simplifying Equals Dumbin…

The problem is not what we think, it’s how we think. Our thinking inclines toward gross over-simplifying. This habit leads to a mindless dulling

Staying Resilient and Manifest…

Wednesday 05/13/2020 3:00 PM - 4:15 EDT This event will be recorded and sent to registrants Sliding scale fee: $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 To

Don’t Personalize Your Partn…

They may impact you but they may not be about you Our close personal relationships often feel like we’re under a microscope, as we examine, react

Relationship Resilience During…

This is an ideal time to learn breakthrough communication skills Even in the best of times, dealing with relationship conflict and frustrating

Staying Resilient Through the …

All of us are sharing something in common. Our lives feel in upheaval of as we plunge into the chaos of the unknown. I'd like to help you

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Staying Resilient and Manifest…

Wednesday 05/13/2020 3:00 PM - 4:15 EDT This event will be recorded and sent to registrants Sliding scale fee: $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 To

Don’t Personalize Your Partn…

They may impact you but they may not be about you Our close personal relationships often feel like we’re under a microscope, as we examine, react

Turning the Tide Of Negativity…

I find it troubling that our inclination toward criticizing one another, particularly in familial or committed partnerships, overwhelms our

Our Words Matter

I've been struck by how often our words fly by each other without any real sincerity to them. Have you noticed how punctuated and meaningless our

Change a Word—Change Your Li…

Many years ago, I’d often fall into a recurring disagreement with my former wife. At bedtime I’d frequently find myself saying, “It’s hot in

Do you Have Real Conversations…

For the most part we rarely engage in genuine conversations with one another. We rely upon formatted questions and answers that we exchange with each

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Embracing Uncertainty to Manif…

The pursuit of our personal change process often results in frustration and struggle. As much as we may fantasize new visions for our life, we tend

Quantum Relationship: Keeping …

The experience of falling in love is altogether reminiscent of what in quantum physics is known as entanglement. In the microscopic realm once two

Living a Fear-Less Life

Fear is a universal experience for virtually all of us. Perhaps there are a few exceptions to this rule, such as the Dalai Lama, but for the rest of

Falling In and Out – and Bac…

The experience of falling in love is truly a thing of marvel. It’s a remarkable and incomparable feeling. Time seems altered and our senses become

Overcoming Anxiety: Turning Yo…

Overcoming Anxiety A LIVE Interactive Videoconference Learn to turn your thoughts into your ally! 3 Wednesday evenings — 7:15-8:30 PM

A Radical Reality

To this day, quite possibly the most provocative, if not astounding, discovery of modern science remains relatively obscure to the general public.

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#133 Possibility and Quantum P…

[powerpress] The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 133 is another bonus episode: a conversation you may not have heard between Christian

#132 Quantum Physics and Psych…

[powerpress] The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 132 is a bonus episode: an interview I gave Dwight Hurst on The Broken Brain

Igniting Your Change Process

We’re all familiar with the expression, “If I could only live my life over.” We obviously cannot get a redo over what has past, but we can

Getting Beyond “How Does…

Traditional therapy is often a blend of inquiry and validation, followed by the time-honored refrain, “How does that make you feel?” While

Over-Simplifying Equals Dumbin…

The problem is not what we think, it’s how we think. Our thinking inclines toward gross over-simplifying. This habit leads to a mindless dulling

The Problem with Perfection

In recent years, I’ve treated increasing numbers of individuals who are driven to distraction through their pursuit of perfection. The desire

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