Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

From Dependence to Independence to Interdependence, Part 1

Evan Hadkins — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:39:56 +0000

One aspect of our psychological growth is the movement from dependence to independence to interdependence. In this first of a three-part series, we look at our dependence and how we have trouble accepting it -- as well as the importance of acknowledging our dependence.

Tags: dependence, independence, vulnerability

Do They Want Us to Stay The Same?

Evan Hadkins — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:24:20 +0000

We want to make changes for the better. We expect those who care for us to support us in making those changes. But sometimes they don’t. Why is this?

Tags: relationships

Would You Like to Participate in a TV Show About Anxiety Disorders and Relationships?

Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:24:41 +0000

A UK television network is looking into producing a TV programme about love and relationships in the context of anxiety disorders; would you like to share your story?

Tags: anxiety and stress, OCD, relationships

So, What Would YOU Like to Say in the Area of Mental Health?

Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:21:19 +0000

With Sarah launching into her PhD and taking a break from her regular posts in the Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blog, that means we have a vacancy. Do you have something YOU would like to say about psychology, counselling, or mental health in general?

Tags: blogging, online mental health, site news, writing

Goodbye for Now: My Blogging Experiences

Sarah Luczaj — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:33:33 +0000

Saying a personal goodbye for now to the blog and giving links to the best writing on the web according to me!

Tags: blogging, online mental health, technology

What’s the Point? The Key Question in Therapy

Sarah Luczaj — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:04:31 +0000

What are the key ingredients in therapy that works in difficult situations? Fact and reason? Or a therapist willing to be with the client in the darkest places where we humans have to admit that we don't know what the point is, and that we cannot fix it?

Tags: existentialism, meaning, person-centred, therapy

Parenting and Power

Sarah Luczaj — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:15:11 +0000

Information is power. And children have considerably less information than we do about the world around them.

Tags: consensual living, parenting and children

Choose Joy — or Choose No Choice! Curing Indecision

Sarah Luczaj — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:02:57 +0000

Once you have taken one step forward, one thing which is certain is that everything will look different. And you cannot see things from that position until you are standing there...

Tags: decision making, mindful awareness

Men and Self-Esteem

Sarah Luczaj — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:17:20 +0000

Some young men use the phrase “lack of self esteem”, although in fact the anxiety they experience puts them constantly centre stage in their own heads. Everyone is looking at them, only what they say and think and do matters, and what they say think and do is always visibly “worse” than what everyone else is saying, thinking and doing.

Tags: anxiety and stress, men, self-esteem

Cognitive Vigilance, Stress, and Addiction

Sarah Luczaj — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:44:07 +0000

How does catching our own errors and correcting them protect us from stress? Can doing so also protect us from addiction?

Tags: addiction, anxiety and stress, drug abuse, mindful awareness