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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding ‘the One’
Let’s begin by saying the only reason this article is relevant is because people today face many problematic social discourses around romance, relationships, and the quest to find “the ... Read More
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Am I Horrible for Not Crying at My Father’s Funeral?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I recently attended my father’s funeral, which was a very large gathering with family, friends, and people in the community. He touched many lives and was well-known ... Read More
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Why Childhood Feelings Toward Your Parents Still Matter
Some people say they do not want to come out of therapy blaming their parents for everything. After all, their parents did the best they could at the time, especially with what they were ... Read More
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8 Sources of Depression (and 8 Possible Antidotes)
Depression can be a bear to deal with. Heaviness; bleak thoughts; and lack of energy, interest, or motivation can conspire to make you feel like you need to push a giant boulder up a hill ... Read More
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Excoriation: When Skin Picking Is a Mental Health Issue
Do you feel compelled to remove flakes of dead skin from your nose? Do you have a hard time keeping your hands off pimples and blackheads? What about those random bumps on your arm that ... Read More
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Pathological Lying: The Too-Good-to-Be-True Fairy Tale
There are different kinds of lies: pathological lies, lies so you won’t get caught, lies of convenience, lies for self-protection, and social lies. They all have something in common: ... Read More
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What Makes Therapy Good: The 4 Pillars of Counseling
What is good therapy? I recently wrote about tips for identifying the best counselor for you. I’d like to shift the focus a bit and talk about the role of relationships and what I ... Read More
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Just Be, Don’t Do: How to Experience More by Doing Less
Productive and meaningful time management is a highly prized skill, but failing to make space in your day for unscheduled time may have a direct and negative effect on your sense of well-being. ... Read More
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How Early Childhood Terror Stifles Self-Development
Some people live their lives in extreme fear, approaching life with a constant sense of terror. The simplest activities of living can become fraught with dangerous possibilities. Feelings ... Read More
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Bed Bugs: Facing the Emotional Turmoil of an Infestation
Bed bugs. The mere mention of these critters sends shivers down my spine and can bring immediate itchiness to anyone aware of these pests and their elusive nature. Bed bugs are small, parasitic ... Read More
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Maternal Narcissism: Trapped in the Role of ‘Good Daughter’
Wired for connection, baby daughter looks into her mother’s eyes needing to see delight reflected back to her. What if, instead, baby’s gaze is met with emotional emptiness? Lights ... Read More
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The Gift of Shame: A Positive Look at a Negative Emotion
Shame has a bad reputation. Let’s face it: it doesn’t feel good. I mean, who really wants to feel shame? It’s uncomfortable, even downright painful at times. Here is something to ... Read More
