‘Justified’ is All Class
Through an extended focus on class issues, Justified lets us explore a point of view that often goes unnoticed.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in February, 2012, Page 2
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in February, 2012.
Blindfolded and Running in Place
When I work with clients on a specific problem, I have disciplined myself to ask “what solutions have you tried so far?” Their answers are often enlightening.
That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Girl Scouts are currently surrounded by controversy and some people are calling for a cookie boycott. Instead of fighting them, their opponents should take a page out of the Girl Scout handbook and learn how to deal appropriately with prejudice.
Time for Change
Clients give me all sorts of excuses for why they don’t reach their goals. One of the most popular is “I don’t have the time.” Lately, I’ve started believing them.
How to Tell When Therapy Won’t Work
Learn to recognize these three red flags that the therapeutic process isn’t likely to work for a character disturbed individual in your life. Successful therapy for character disturbance does not depend on any of the these mainstays of traditional therapy, like focusing on feelings, trying to ‘see’ what the person is doing, or working on fears and insecurities and self-esteem issues. Part 3 of a series.
How to Find a Therapist Who Can Help With Character Disturbance
Whether as a couple or as an individual, keep these three things in mind to increase your chances of finding and working with a therapist who will actually be able to help with disturbed characters in your life and relationships. Part 2 of a series.
Getting the Right Kind of Help With Character Disturbance
It is extremely difficult to manage character-disturbed individuals — for those who are in relationships with them and also for therapists trying to help. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on how to get the right kind of help with character disturbance, including tips for finding therapy that works, plus red flags that indicate when it probably won’t.