Category Archives: Daniel Siegel

The UCLA Psychiatrist & The Dalai Lama

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Luke Ford

During a dialogue with the Dalai Lama, UCLA psychiatrist Daniel Siegel said (as recounted in disc one of his The Wise Heart and the Mind series): “When we’re threatened, you accentuate the difference between who is similar to you and … Continue reading →

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The Despair State

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Luke Ford

I often slip into this state at the smallest signs of rejection. Daniel Siegel writes: “For example, if an individual has been exposed to repeated neglect as a young child, a state of despair may have been activated and engrained. … Continue reading →

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Like A Stake Through My Heart

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Luke Ford

I think I post so much because I am still trying to prove to my early caregivers that I am worthy of attention. Whenever someone raises his hand around me, I cringe because I fear I’m about to get hit. … Continue reading →

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The Psychological Causes Of Physical Pain

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Luke Ford

When I am in physical pain, I don’t enjoy it when people suggest that my problem is psychological. I had one girlfriend, for instance, whenever I complained of pain, she would say, “Do you think it might be psychological?” I … Continue reading →

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Parenting From The Inside Out

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Luke Ford

From Daniel Siegel’s book: 1. What was it like growing up? Who was in your family? 2. How did you get along with your parents early in your childhood? How did the relationship evolve throughout your youth and up until … Continue reading →

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