What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
Internal family systems therapy helps you meet difficult inner parts with curiosity and care. Learn how this gentle approach may support healing in therapy.
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How Much is Genes?
In the previous essay, I addressed the matter of the state’s contribution to an individual’s success (and failure). Naturally, no discussion of success would be complete without a discussion of genetics. While the role of genetics in human behavior is complicated, it seems reasonable to accept that genetics play at least some role in success…
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I Am There for You, but You Are Not There for Me
You love your partner, and they are occasionally supportive, but as soon as you open up about a hardship, they counter it with their own troubles.
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5 Things I Learned About Breastfeeding That You Should Know
Breastfeeding research is constantly evolving. Here are five findings every new and expecting parent should know.
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Did 41 Years of Therapy Actually Help Me?
Personal Perspective: Over the past 41 years, I have seen 14 therapists. Two more and I get a free appointment.
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Beyond Symptom Relief: Psychodynamic Therapy for Anxiety
What if anxiety is more than a symptom to eliminate? Psychodynamic therapy explores its emotional history, changing how we relate to fear and uncertainty.
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Father of Georgia Shooter Will Spend 15 Years in Prison
The sentencing of a Georgia father reinforces a growing precedent of holding parents criminally responsible when their negligence contributes to a minor perpetrating a mass shooting.
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Why September Is the Other January, and How to Take Advantage of This Clean Slate.
A previous version of this article appeared August 20, 2020 New Year’s Day isn’t the only time for a restart. Back-to-school season, or just getting back to your normal routine after summer, is a terrific time for a fresh beginning. That’s why September is the other January—a clean slate, a chance to use new pencils,…
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How Much is the State?
In the previous essay I discussed the question “to what extent do people owe their success (and failures) to others?” In this essay I will focus on how much of a person’s success (or failure) is owed to the state. Obviously, the exact debt will vary, and this examination will be, of necessity, somewhat…
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Why Does Shame Persist Long After the Moment?
Why does shame persist, even when you know you did your best? Understand its roots and find a gentler way to meet yourself with support and care gently.
