If you tend to isolate, and you believe that isolating protects you from getting hurt, you might be surprised to learn of the harm you are causing yourself. In my counseling practice, I often have clients who tend to isolate as a way of protecting against their fears – especially their fears of rejection and...
Tag Archives: intent to learnThis article on CNN Health – http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/17/bitter.resentful.ep/index.html?&hpt=hp_c2- by Elizabeth Cohen, is very interesting, regarding the negative health effects of blame and resentment. “Feeling bitter interferes with the body’s hormonal and immune systems, according to Carsten Wrosch, an associate professor of psychology at Concordia University in Montreal….” “The data that negative mental states cause heart problems... The news stories of sexual addiction lead us to ask “Why?” One of the sad truths in our society is how empty many people feel, and the devastation their emptiness causes others through their resulting addictive behavior. We have all heard about the sexual acting-out of Anthony Weiner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiger Woods, Bill Clinton and... What do you usually do when you get stuck with someone and can’t communicate? Do you: Try harder to get your point across, talking louder or faster? Get angry, shouting to intimidate the other person into hearing you and/or agreeing with you? Cry in frustration? Feel resigned, give in and just listen quietly to the... “I can’t seem to stop snacking,” said Linda, in our phone session. “And I can’t figure out why. I don’t overeat during meals, but then I snack on things that I don’t need to be eating. I’ve had this issue on and off since adolescence and I want to resolve it.” “Linda, right now, take... |
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