hyperawareness Anxiety
The underlying theme behind hyperawareness obsessions is I am consciously aware of something benign that no one overtly thinks about, and...
Relationship Anxiety
Relationships are to be experienced, not calculated. OCD will use the argument that without proof, there’s no love, and without love,...
Under Pressure
One day, you had a thought that didn’t seem right to you. It didn’t reflect your belief. But it was your thought. Why would you have it...
Six Questions for Older Adults (And Answers Their Kids Need to Know)
I led a communications workshop for 40 families on the topic “Necessary Conversations at Midlife and Beyond.” The group was divided into...
Paradoxical interventions
the best thing to do is let others talk about themselves and just listen openly and honestly. For this you must be fully present, in...
Extreme Emotions 1
anguish, anxiety, rage? It is a special combination of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, when you are (or think you are) severely...
switch perspective story 2
As hit songs from the 1950s filled the air, the girls stood giggling on one side of the gym while we guys lounged on metal folding chairs...