Last week, I wrote about the defining characteristics of polarization. In short, this might include a pattern of thought that lends itself toward either/or thinking. Examples might involve taking the stance that I am right and you are wrong; there is no room for negotiation. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is one of the tools that […]
Polarization: A Psychological Perspective
We’ve been hearing this term in the news lately, primarily related to politics. As we watch the nightly news, we’re inundated with partisan politics that serve to drive us further and further apart until we are unable to hear and understand what the “other” is trying to say. In psychology this is know as “black/white […]
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
Did you know that January 3rd is International Mind-Body Wellness Day? Me neither, but this is right up my alley! There is strong evidence that mind and body are connected. I know that positive attention to both mind and body will yield good results. Unfortunately, when things get busy and stressful, what seems to suffer […]
Empathy: A Primer for our Nation
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Sounds simple, right? In fact, 98% of the population can empathize with others so yes, this is a fairly easy was of connecting with others. But what does this mean, really? To really understand empathy, you need to know that there […]
How Do I Know if I “Have” White Privilege?
The short answer? If your skin is light enough that you could pass for white than you will likely be treated differently than if you don’t. But it’s so much more complicated than that. Privilege is defined as “a special right, advantage or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group”. If […]
I’m getting a jump on my New Years Resolution!
Just kidding… I don’t typically MAKE New Year’s Resolutions; but if I did, I’d be doing what I’m doing right now! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a psychotherapist who’s been in private practice for over 20 years. I’ve previously been affiliated with a non-profit but decided that it was time to […]
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