WHY ARE RELATIONSHIPS SO HARD? Posted on November 2, 2020 Perhaps, you’ve read numerous books on marriage or attended couple’s workshops with your spouse or partner but still struggle to overcome your relationship conflict. You are not alone or abnormal. Although, there is a level of value in engaging in these activities, for the most part, they do not address the real issues, which lie… Read More
YOU MIGHT NOT BE BIPOLAR Posted on October 14, 2020 In my years as a psychotherapist, one of the most over and misdiagnosed things I have observed is bipolar disorder. In fact, I believe the majority of clients I have seen with a bipolar diagnosis do not have bipolar disorder. Now there is legitimate bipolar disorder, and I know it when I see it. My… Read More
ADDICTION IS NOT A DISEASE Posted on October 1, 2020 The statement in the heading of this article generates a lot of heated debate and backlash when I say it. My intention is not to be inflammatory but to educate people about the true origins of addiction, which leads to more effective treatment models for it. The ‘Disease Model’ was developed in the late 1930’s… Read More
IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? Posted on September 20, 2020 A frequent issue that comes up almost daily in my work with individuals, couples, and families is our use, or in many cases over use, of technology, such as smartphones and the Internet. It seems everyone wants undivided attention, but few are willing to give it. An example of this is one I hear in… Read More
