The Problem with Black and White Thinking
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Ever found yourself saying things like “I’m a good for nothing jerk (or worse)!” or saying the same thing about someone else? Did you say it with conviction? If you did then you probably have some strong feelings attached to it and suffer from a problem called black and white thinking, in which case you need to read on.
Read moreWhere Does Anxiety Come From?
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Do you sometimes find yourself feeling anxious for no reason? Do you worry about things even though you reasonably know you have no need to worry? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, then this blog post is for you!
Read more3 Signs You're Using Sex as Self-Medication
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Do you find yourself turning to porn or compulsive sexual behavior after an upsetting event and wonder ‘How did I get here?’ Do you sometimes find yourself feeling numb after engaging in compulsive sexual behavior, or even worse...feeling guilty or ashamed? These are a few of the signs of using sex as self-medication.
Read moreHow Image Transformation Therapy Stops Anxiety Triggers
If you suffer from anxiety you may be wondering when the next shoe is going to drop, or when the ax is going to fall, so to speak. There always seems to be something looming in the distance that could spell doom. Read on if any of these descriptions applies to you!
Read more4 Ways to Break Out of Family Roles
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Do you ever feel like you’re a kid again when you’re with your family, and that they won’t treat you like you’re a grown up even though you’re an adult? If your answer to this question is yes, then read on.
Read more5 Things Mister Rogers Taught Me About Dealing with Depression
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I recently watched the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and thought about how it can aid people in improving mental health. If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you will find some gems in my review of this movie in this blog post.
Read moreWhy Don't I Feel More Grateful?
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Do you ever find yourself saying “I know I should feel grateful, but I don’t?” If so, read on because this blog post is for you.
Read my first article for Thrive Global on Moral Injury!
Why is Letting Go of the Past So Hard?
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You’ve probably heard the saying “Just let go of it” about as many times as you can stomach. Does it make you upset when you hear people talk about this so flippantly? You’re not alone. There are many other people who have tried and tried to ‘let go’ of the past with varying degrees of futility. I’ll explain why it’s so hard and what you can do about it.
Triggers for Compulsive Behavior and 5 Ways to Cope With Them
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Have you ever wondered why you wind up engaging in compulsive behavior? Do you find yourself asking how you got here after bingeing on porn or some substance you know you should give up? Well, read on because you suffer from being triggered and this is one blog you need to read.
Read more4 Ways to Cope with Change
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Are you one of those people who tends to dislike or dread change? Sometimes even positive change can throw you off and make you feel uneasy? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this blog is for you!
Read moreHow Image Transformation Therapy Helps with Sexual Compulsion
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Do you have problems controlling your sexual behavior? Do you look at porn for hours and hours and despite your best intentions wind up falling right back into the same trap over and over again. Or do you swear to your spouse you’ll never go back to strip clubs only to wind up doing it despite your best intentions? If this sounds like you, then keep reading.
Read moreImpostor Syndrome and the Movie 'Yesterday'
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If you haven’t watched the movie ‘Yesterday,’ you are missing out on a very charming movie which typifies the experience of someone who has Impostor Syndrome. Everything about the main character, Jack, is something anyone with this affliction can relate to.
Read moreMoral Injury and How Image Transformation Therapy Treats It
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Have you ever done something you later regretted? Maybe it was following somebody’s orders as a subordinate. It could’ve been in military service or just as an employee, but after doing it something came to light and you felt a lot of guilt and/or shame about it. If this has happened to you, then you’ve experienced moral injury. The good news is that it is very treatable.
Read moreHow Self-Pity Fuels Addiction
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Have you ever wished others cared more about you? Have you felt neglected or uncared for at times, and wondered if you really mattered to others? If you have addiction issues, these feelings could leave you vulnerable to relapse. Read on to find out how.
Read more4 Ways Trauma is Like Being a Zombie
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Have you ever said or thought “I feel like a zombie today”? If you have, then you’ve gotten an idea about what it is to live with trauma. Whether you suffer from trauma or PTSD or not, you might be interested to know there are some striking similarities between zombies and living with trauma. Read on to find out!
Read moreAn Interview on the Experience of Raising a Child with Autism
This is an interview with Amy Kilpatrick, who is an expert on developmental disabilities, about the experience of raising a child with Autism.
Read moreRead my article "Men and Isolation: A Toxic Combination" I wrote for the Good Men Project!
Am I Polyamorous or Just Addicted to Sex?
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Are you someone who tends to have multiple sexual partners, and wonders if this is strange or not? Do you have trouble keeping track of who you are having sex with due to sheer numbers or other factors, like substance use? No matter which of these is the case, you would do well to keep on reading, because it depends which of these questions you may have answered yes to.
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