Dr George Simon received his PhD in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University and has specialized in disturbances of personality and character for almost 25 years. He has appeared on several national radio and TV programs, including Fox News Network and CNN, given over 250 workshops and seminars nationwide, and consulted to numerous businesses, agencies, and organizations seeking his expertise on character disturbance. His webcast called ‘Character Matters’ launched recently on UCY.tv.
Often, we’re only half-listening or half-awake when we do things. That’s the essence of life on autopilot. But there have been some truly remarkable souls among us who lived with greater than typical awareness.
Anyone struggling with addictive behavior patterns knows how perplexing and self-defeating they can be. But they also know what it’s like to be held firmly in their grip.
Healthy interpersonal functioning is largely about getting the balance right on a number of important dimensions. That’s especially true when it comes to issues of emotional dependence versus independence.
Therapy isn’t just about dealing with pain or life problems; it can also be a tremendous tool for achieving personal growth and happiness.
When it comes to narcisists of the “grandiose” variety, challenging their perceptions — especially their beliefs about their special status — can land you in a real fight.
We are social creatures, and relating to other people in a solid and respectful way is not just how we learn about them — it’s also how we learn about ourselves.
Sometimes, being a responsible human being is largely a matter of accepting the relatively mundane, boring, or just plain unpleasant.
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