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Stop Making Other People Feel Better!
When a friend has a problem, we often try to comfort them or help them fix it. Sometimes that’s exactly the wrong thing to do.
Are You Really Close To Other People?
Being close to others isn't just emotionally satisfying: it protects our physical health too.
Therapy, Personality and Chaos Theory
When therapists try to explain or fix psychological problems, a little humility is in order.
The Perils of Positive Feedback
Some people can’t accept praise. That can be more of a problem than it seems.
Magic and the Practice of Psychotherapy
Sometimes, psychotherapy can change a person’s life so much that it seems more like magic than anything else.
Psychology, Medicine and Pathology
The field of psychotherapy pretends to be as scientific as medicine. That’s as bad for the field as it is for clients.
Breaking The Jealousy Cycle
Irrational or intense jealousy stems from a number of possible sources — all of which can be fixed.
“That Was A Lousy Therapy Session”: The Importance of Hearing Client Feedback
Therapists are no better than anyone else when it comes to asking for feedback. But consistent, structured feedback can work wonders.
Optimism and Hope: Creating the Magic of Psychotherapy
Finding the hopeful and optimistic way of framing a client’s behavior is key to the magic of psychotherapy
Be Grateful For Your Problems: The Upside to Psychological Pain
Psychological pain is a great motivator for change. And change can lead us to a happier life than we’d thought possible.
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