Anger is a powerful emotion, which is neither good nor bad. Anger can be very useful, giving us the strength to defend ourselves and protect others or the energy necessary…
I recently read an article identifying a compulsive eater or alcoholic similar with two specific characteristics: defiant individuality and grandiosity. As a clinician, I relate to many people struggling with…
My client, “Sam”, shared with me a while back about how his depression is tied to his job. He shared, “My job is killing me. I hate it. I wish…
Negative thinking can lead us to anxiety, depression, and anger. Often, negative thinking is a part of a pattern when someone is feeling depressed. When someone abuses drugs or alcohol,…
Do you feel trapped or stuck because of destructive learned behaviors, lies, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, anger, bondage, denial, and the list goes on? Do any of these or all…
Trying to forgive ourselves and others isn’t easy. It’s important to remember, none of us are perfect. According to Schafer (2016), “Forgiveness is not a feeling. Forgiveness is an action. …
You don’t have to look far since we are living in a culture that is full of addiction. It manifests in a myriad of behaviors, which have become compulsive and…
In working with numerous persons affected by anger issues, it is crucial for a clinician to understand the undertones of his or her person’s anger; where the anger is generated…
Spirituality and religion are powerful forces – whether for good or for evil. Spirituality can help us find the answers to some of our most profound existential questions or it…
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