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.
Why Don't I Feel More Grateful?
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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.
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.
Read moreWhat's Sex Got to do With It?
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Remember this Tina Turner song? Too many people with relationship problems are too prone to blaming these on sex, but problems with sex are usually just a symptom of general relationship problems that are usually very treatable.
Read moreHelp Your Mental Health by Watching 'Heal' on Netflix
Ever wonder what the connection between mental and physical health is? Have you ever been sick and suddenly felt better after going for a walk or doing some other form of physical activity? Then you have a direct experience of the mind-body connection, and it’s a tremendously important one at that.
Read moreThe Vicious Cycle of Isolation and Sex Addiction
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Are you someone who feels like you have to hide your sexual behavior from others, either because you have to or because you feel a lot of shame about it? If you get caught up in lies about what you do and who you do it with, you may very well be suffering from a lot of isolation and addictive sexual behavior without knowing it.
Read moreThe Problem with Emotional Numbness
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Are you someone who doesn’t tend to experience emotions very much? If you do, does it tend to be muted and you don’t really get excited about very many things? Do you sometimes wish you could feel joy or happiness more than you do or have in the past? Maybe you aren’t sure what real joy feels like. If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you could be suffering from emotional numbness.
Read moreIs Being a Control Freak a Strength or a Weakness?
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Are you someone who others call a control freak? Do you know someone in your family or circle of friends others would call by this name? In either case, reading this blog could give you some key insights into a condition that is widely misunderstood and potentially devastating for those who suffer from it and those who interact with them.
Read moreHow Couples Struggle With the Issue of Porn Use
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Do you and your partner not see eye to eye with the issue of porn use? Does your spouse give you a hard time about looking at porn, or even threaten to kick you out of the house because of looking at it? Maybe you’re a spouse who’s about to file for divorce over this issue. In either case, you can benefit from reading more.
Read moreHow Image Transformation Therapy Helps Get Rid of Grief
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Are you someone who has experienced a loss and just can’t seem to get past it? Do you wonder how other people can recover from their losses, but you can’t relate to their experience? Do you feel like you’ll never get over your loss(es)? If you are, this post is for you.
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