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.
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.
An Epidemic of Depression Our society is in the throes of a virtual epidemic of depression. The numbers are quite staggering. More than twenty...
Read Full PostWhat is the source of happiness? We tend to assume that happiness will come from a future event. It typically depends upon something else...
Read Full PostIf communication is indeed the heartbeat of relationship, it’s little wonder that most relations are on coronary care. Once again we are confronted...
Read Full PostIs it always a good idea to do the best you can do? This question came up recently in a therapy session and catalyzed me… Continue reading...
Read Full PostCrises come into our lives, no matter how we may try to avoid them. They are troubling, unwanted experiences or events that take us out…...
Read Full Post[powerpress] The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 131 asks a simple question: How is your relationship with yourself? The most
Read Full PostIn recent years, I’ve treated increasing numbers of individuals who are driven to distraction through their pursuit of perfection. The desire
Read Full PostSelf-worth, self-esteem. What do they really mean? Being rich, being popular, Great grades, being followed, Captain of the team Still
Read Full PostMany of us ask ourselves the age-old question, "Who am I?"This question presumes there might be a plausible answer, as if our identity could- or
Read Full PostThroughout our life most of our attention is focused on matters that are pertinent to us since they impact us significantly. When we were young we
Read Full PostCrises 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
Read Full PostFor those of us old enough to remember vinyl records, we might recall that when there was a scratch on the album, the needle would sometimes get
Read Full PostOur Most Intimate Relationship The most intimate relationship we will have in our lives is not with our parents, our spouses, our children or
Read Full PostMy previous post, “The Problem with Perfection,” unraveled some of the mythology and beliefs about notions of perfection that limit and impede
Read Full PostI was in the middle of a challenging stretch in a yoga class recently, when the instructor encouraged us to come into the edge. Move beyond the
Read Full PostEarly 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
Read Full PostMastering your Communication Skills: Breaking Through to the Other Side A Real-Time, Interactive, Online Workshop To enjoy resilient
Read Full PostI’ve often heard people in conflicted and unhappy marriages claim that they are staying together for the sake of the children. Their implied
Read Full PostAs 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
Read Full PostWe take for granted that our words convey exactly what we intend them to. This is a particularly misinformed assumption. I have observed that upon
Read Full PostI 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
Read Full PostAn Epidemic of Depression Our society is in the throes of a virtual epidemic of depression. The numbers are quite staggering. More than twenty
Read Full PostOur Most Intimate Relationship The most intimate relationship we will have in our lives is not with our parents, our spouses, our children or
Read Full PostA young woman in her mid-twenties recently came in for her first visit with me. Three months earlier she had experienced her first bout of anxiety
Read Full PostIn my work as a psychotherapist I often see individuals who are plagued by a relentless measuring of themselves. These people carry on an internal
Read Full PostAfter 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
Read Full PostThe 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
Read Full PostWednesday 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
Read Full PostThey 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
Read Full PostThis is an ideal time to learn breakthrough communication skills Even in the best of times, dealing with relationship conflict and frustrating
Read Full PostToo often, when we encounter challenges and conflict in our primary relationships we tend to spiral down very quickly. When we’re in this down
Read Full PostThe institution of marriage should be intended to enrich our lives. Certainly we might agree that the purpose of marriage ought to be to enhance our
Read Full PostWhat could be more important than acquiring a strong command of our communication? We know that these skills are essential for enjoying successful
Read Full PostMany times a day we may walk past an acquaintance and say, "Hi, how are you?" The other person smiles, says, "good and you?" And we likely respond
Read Full PostEarly 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
Read Full PostSome 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
Read Full PostOur Most Intimate Relationship The most intimate relationship we will have in our lives is not with our parents, our spouses, our children or
Read Full PostMy previous post, “The Problem with Perfection,” unraveled some of the mythology and beliefs about notions of perfection that limit and impede
Read Full PostWhat I have come to call Emergent Thinking® is a process that began for me nearly eighteen years ago. I had been experiencing very significant life
Read Full PostThe words, order and chaos, are particularly value laden. We tend to embrace order and avoid chaos at all costs. I’ve come to wonder why that is
Read Full PostAs a psychotherapist, I have worked with many individuals who are high powered, high income Wall Streeters. Even in the best of times, many of them
Read Full PostA Recent New York Times science article informed that if concrete is kept vibrating, it won't become set and retains a liquid form. This concept
Read Full PostIn my work as a psychotherapist I often see individuals who are plagued by a relentless measuring of themselves. These people carry on an internal
Read Full PostWhat we refer to as our comfort zone becomes at times not quite so comfortable, as it is familiar. Old habits and behaviors that we struggle to
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