Committed to Making a Difference: The INFJ Personality Type
Some of the world’s greatest leaders of movements to better the world are believed to have been INFJs. We owe a deep debt to these rarest of personality types.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 25
Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors.
More on the “Art” of Benign Confrontation
Confrontation doesn’t have to mean making judgments about character, and it doesn’t have to mean putting people on the defensive.
How Re-Writing Your Story Can Change Your Life
So what’s your story? We all have one, you know — a story about ourselves, where we come from, who we are, and what our place is in this world.
Are You a Perfectionist? Is That a Bad Thing?
Are you one of those folks who always has to have things done right? Do you hate the very thought of failure and are you always striving to achieve? Do you set the most lofty goals and find yourself driven to succeed? If you are one of those folks some call “perfectionistic,” is it necessarily a bad thing?
The “Directive” Therapist
Folks in emotional distress need to know there’s a way out. They don’t just need to be understood and accepted. They need far more than merely feeling both safe and relieved in venting their concerns to another human being.
Impaired Consent and Rape
A person impaired by alcohol or drugs is necessarily incapable of fully and freely consenting, and the mere absence of objection (i.e., silence) doesn’t mean consent has been given. Only “Yes” means “Yes.”
Getting the Treatment Right: Most Problem Drinkers Are Not Alcoholics
Most problem drinkers are not alcoholics, according to a recent study — and that should be a worry for “one size fits all” treatment programs that prioritize the task of overcoming actual chemical dependence.