I was speaking with a young friend yesterday, who was feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities that he needed to sort through regarding his career. He’s not alone in his sense of overwhelm: it’s epidemic among young people today. When I was that age, I had…
When I get triggered, or shocked, or run-away anxious, it would be really handy if I had a turn off switch – a fail-safe that would cut me off from that energy surge that leads to melted inner wires otherwise. It’s sometimes a stern finger-wagging…
I’m the kind of person who needs to prepare for things. I do know there are some out there who seem to do fine winging it. I’m not that person. If I don’t prepare as thoroughly as possible, I AM NOT READY. My husband can…
New problem same as the old problem is a complex issue. From Pete Townsend’s lyrics “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”, and no doubt a lot earlier, it’s an issue that is part of the human condition. The same problem keeps showing…
Every year many of us focus on things we don’t like about ourselves and vow to change those things. We sign up with a fitness studio. Begin a new diet that – we are certain – is going to work this time. Join a new…
“Can we talk about my eating?” I get this particular request from my clients all the time, even though it may not seem like something someone would come to a psychotherapist for. My clients ask it because, from their frustrated perspective, they can’t seem to…
