Too often, well-meaning friends and relatives, who don’t fully understand the plight of the person suffering from grief or depression will be heard to say things like, “What’s taking you so long to get over this?” or “Don’t you think you should be better by now?” or “It’s been six months since the funeral, don’t you think it’s time to move on?”
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Yet
You might be surprised to learn that I think “yet” is one of the most important and powerful words in the English language.
Is Dependency Unhealthy?
Life together will be easier for people with similar dependency needs and styles. However, differences between partners in these ways should not be mistaken for different levels of caring.
Insight Rich and Change Poor
What can we expect as the result of psychotherapy?
Adapting or Maladapting?
What happens when our attempts to adapt to a problem intensify it rather than ease or resolve it?
Relief or Change
Which is the most meaningful?
Blaming
When is it reasonable and appropriate to point fingers?
Refuting Compliments
I have long wondered why people have so much difficulty accepting compliments and flattering remarks. I have observed this in myself at times, as well.
Handling Your Needs
Recently, I had a telephone interaction with a patient that illustrated a common behavior that can often create difficulties for the individual and those with whom he or she interacts.
Ambivalationships
Why do some people who seek long-term relationships resist commitment?
