5 Secrets for a Happy Retirement
Available science and my own personal experience agree that there are five secrets to living a happy life in retirement. Here’s my take on how to make the most of retirement with good health, good company, and more.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in August, 2011
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in August, 2011.
Letting Go of Life’s Laundry
Letting go of objects associated with people we’ve lost or relationships that haven’t worked out can feel like an act of betrayal, or a compounding of the loss that has already happened. By unraveling the emotions associated with those objects, and the memories (good and bad) wrapped up in them, we can find ways of moving on through the grieving process towards the next phase of our lives.
Filling the Abyss With Words: Writing and Mental Illness
The first reason I wrote a book was that I wanted what everyone wants, to connect to others in some meaningful way when I could not bear to do so directly.
12 Angry Therapists, or Lessons From the Jury Room
What can we learn about therapy, evidence and the risks of misdiagnosis from a 1957 courtroom film classic?
9-11, A Time of Remembrance and Renewed Promise
The greatest threat to any country and its greatness lies not in the potential for violent attack, but in the gradual decline of individual character. With the anniversary of 9-11 approaching, let’s remember that you are the heart and soul of the nation, whatever nation you call your own.
Defeating Disorganization in One Session
Here is the guidance I give my clients when they complain of confusion and disorganization in their lives.
There are Only Two Ways to Get Clients for Your Online Therapy Practice
It isn’t about traffic — there are plenty of ways to get traffic. It isn’t about networking — potential customers on the other side of the planet don’t care how many Facebook friends you have. If you want clients for your online therapy practice, then as far as I can tell there are only two ways to do it. This followup to yesterday’s note on how counsellors and therapists can be great marketers offers one take on the process, from someone who’s been there.