I was recently discussing the issue of attachment with my DBT group. People think of the word “attachment” in Read More
What are You Waiting for, Cont’d…
A variety of emotions and thoughts often accompany waiting. Emotionally, waiting can sometimes be characterized by anticipation, anxiety, excitement, Read More
What Are You Waiting For?
As I was sitting here thinking about what to write about, I was waiting for the right topic to Read More
Practice Makes Perfect
As a psychologist practicing primarily from a CBT/DBT perspective, I often think about ways to help people learn new Read More
Waiting for inspiration
I sat down in Starbucks thinking it would be fun to start off my work by writing this blog. Read More
Taking a “Universal Perspective”
We are all unbelievably small. I mean, really, really small. I’ve been reading Lisa Randall’s book, Dark Matter and Read More
Managing Thoughts Mindfully
Human minds are nearly always busy. When we’re awake, our minds are busily generating thoughts about all sorts of Read More
Meditation Advice
Meditation is not easy for most people. It would seem that sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing would Read More
To Talk or Not to Talk?
Talking is highly overrated. This might seem like a strange statement coming from a psychologist and a professor. After Read More
Rules, Procedures, and Formality
When I was younger, I really disliked being told what to do or how to do it. I wasn’t Read More