10 Ways to Have a Summer You’ll Love and Make the Most of Every Day
r is the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities to fill your days with excitement, laughter, and a sense of adventure.
Bad Therapy Book Review Podcast: A book I wanted to love but was left mostly frustrated with
Good books should bring us all to the table for conversation. They should honestly survey the research, which will almost always show some research that contradicts the author’s thesis. Therapy is one of the topics that should invite such a book. It is a topic that should be held accountable for its outcomes. In a…
Recognizing toxic parenting and how to overcome it to live our best life
Overview of Toxic Parenting Toxic parenting is a term used to describe behaviors that detrimentally affect a child’s physical and emotional health, with long-lasting implications. In addition to the common traits mentioned earlier, toxic parents may also exhibit traits like emotional neglect, where they fail to provide the necessary emotional support and validation to their children. For…
Financial Tips to Manage the Difficulties of Life
Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to take control of your finances and set yourself up for long-term success.
Bad Therapy: A Book that People Will Love or Hate
I have been telling my friends for years that conservatives were going to be coming for therapy. And in many ways, it’s deserved. We have more money, time, resources, and energy focused on mental health and don’t have results that match. Therapy is mainly run by people with a liberal orientation to life and politics. As such, it is an easy target for conservatives to attack as we seem to embrace the ever-dividing line of ideology in our country. But that doesn’t absolve therapy or therapists from answering some very legitimate questions about treatment, how we do it, and what outcomes we’re getting from our current efforts.
263. Why I Think it’s Incredibly Important to Talk about Men’s Mental Health; An Answer to a Listener Email
Someone wrote in and wanted to know why I spent “so much time talking about men’s mental health.” This episode is my answer to her. The stakes are so high!Men are literally losing their lives. Talking about men’s issues doesn’t disparage women; it honors them! It recognizes that there are problems that affect women. Listen…
Grieving with a Friend: Why It’s Important to Show Up
In this episode, we delve into the profound importance of showing up for friends and exploring the myriad ways in which our presence can be the greatest gift we offer. From celebrating their successes to holding space during their struggles, being there for our friends transcends mere convenience—it’s a cornerstone of meaningful connection. It is…
Conflict is your best friend and a great ingredient for true love
The following is an expert from The Emotionally Secure Couple. Chapter 8 deals with conflict. The book can be bought wherever quality books are sold and at our offices. Storytellers love conflict. Seriously. Think about our modern-day bards—they all tell tales of high conflict. This conflict gives the hero or heroine in the story purpose…
261. Are there hidden dangers to Accommodation Culture?
Accommodating people who need help seems like a no-brainer. And often it is exactly that; wheelchair access for people, seat accommodations for people with sight needs, readers for people with dyslexia all seem like solutions that are nearly moral obligations. And yet, are aspects of accommodation culture hurting the people we are trying to help?…
One of the Most Powerful Questions We Can Ask Ourselves is Also the Most Freeing.
In life’s journey, we often face various challenges and obstacles, each demanding our attention and resolution. Yet, amidst this myriad of issues, one fundamental truth remains: we possess the power to choose our response to these problems. While we may not always have control over the circumstances that befall us, we have agency over how…