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Category Archives: Psychology
Do You Really Want Change In Your Life?
Kathy Henry, LCSW, says: Most of us want the easy way out. We have to quit believing that our way is working. We have to find a source who can help us find another way. Einstein said that it is … Continue reading
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The Nature Of Shame
Here are some definitions of shame: A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of that which nature or modesty prompts us to conceal. Reproach … Continue reading
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The Layers Of Resentment
Therapist Jerry Wise says: “Your ability to let go of resentment has a lot to do with what you learned in your family of origin.” Even if we are not conscious of our resentments, they take a toll on us, … Continue reading
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Shame Will Keep You From Wanting To Know Who You Really Are
Mark Smith: “Often you’re trying to keep your ugly truths stuffed down beneath your psychological defenses. Your spouse will often be an expert witness who will rat you out and expose your soft underbelly.” “Your therapist has a scalpel and … Continue reading
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Family Tree Counseling
I love FamilyTreeCounseling.com. Here are some highlights from their podcasts: A better way to say Fear of Abandonment is crazy jealousy issues, when someone over-reacts when they perceive you backing away from them. They react emotionally, not rationally. It’s probably … Continue reading
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Will A Relationship Cure Your Fear Of Abandonment?
Therapist Jerry Wise says: For many who have suffered abandonment, often they have put their hope in marriage as the antidote for this problem. They look for relationships to heal the hurt of abandonment. Abandonment is the experience of suffering … Continue reading
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Why Do Therapists Need To Be Licensed?
Dr. Michael J. Salomon writes: The recent conviction of an unlicensed therapist in one of our communities has led to serious soul searching on the part of some and confusion for many others. The most strident argument of his supporters … Continue reading
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The Father Factor, The Mother Factor, The Ex Factor
I love these books by Los Angeles pyschologist Stephen Poulter. I first heard him on the Dennis Prager show a few years ago. Here are some of Dr. Poulter’s insights that struck me: * Start opening up the doors in … Continue reading
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What Do I Get Out Of Therapy?
Sitting down with the same person every week and sharing what’s on my mind without any fear of judgment or repercussions helps me to find clarity. I bounce my ideas and feelings off the world all the time on my … Continue reading
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The Therapist Who Loved Me
In early 1994, my psychiatrist suggested I would make more progress if I got a psycho-therapist. I agreed. One afternoon, my girlfriend, nine years older and not Jewish, drove me to the office. I had all sorts of fantasies that … Continue reading
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