I have to say that I have a practice every year two times a year where I go over the things that I have accomplished for the year and determine what is next on my list of desires that could be done during the year as well as longer-term projects that could take a couple …
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Dec 15 2022
Why is it so hard to find a decent therapist? Vol. 610, Dec. 15, 2022
This was a question that was asked by a person on Quora and this is how I answered it: It seems to me that there are many therapists who state that they can help those with anxiety disorders. However, the apathetically trained therapists will give you outdated methods of dealing with it like cognitive therapy, …
Dec 08 2022
Doing the Hard Things: Vol. 609, Dec. 8, 2022
Today we are going to speak about something that most people do not want to pay any attention to and that is ‘doing the hard thing.’ There are many areas in life when it is best to ‘do the hard thing’ even though every cell in your body is screaming for you to do anything. …
Dec 01 2022
A Great Way to Bring Back the Wonderful Times of Years Past – Vol. 608, Dec. 1. 2022
This morning I did my usual morning activities while listening to some really beautiful Irish music from the medieval era. I like listening to this music because it reminds me of the amazing trip my friend Harry brought me on to Ireland back in 2005. His cousin was getting married and he wanted to bring …
Nov 24 2022
How do therapists expect me to talk about my anxiety when my medication takes all the symptoms away? Should I go off my medication? Vol. 607, November 24, 2022
This question was asked by a person on Quora. Two very important issues were brought up regarding therapy and how best to deal with medication issues. Here is how I answered the question: First, congratulations on having the antidepressants get rid of the symptoms of anxiety. You are one of the lucky ones. Second, if …
Nov 17 2022
Can a person become a therapist if they are still dealing with deep emotional wounds? Vol. 606, November 17, 2022
Thank you for this question because few would have the guts to ask it. I am going to be real honest with you and anyone who reads this answer because you deserve an honest answer to a honest question. It is true that most people who come to work in mental health do so because …
Nov 10 2022
How can you ensure your patients understand you during appointments without sounding condescending? Vol. 605, November 10, 2022
This was an interesting question from a person on Quora asking therapists to respond. I found this particularly important because it is rare when therapists are asked to reflect on how it is that they interact with their patients. Here is how I answered this question: This is an interesting and important question that I …