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How Adolescents Think

Feb 28, 2019

How Adolescents Think:

Most of us assume that others around us think pretty much the way we do. This simple fact is evidenced by a parent saying to their child “what were you thinking’? This statement implies that you believe that the child follows the same logic as you but for some unexplained but knowable reason...


Feb 22, 2019

Think you know what adolescence is? Bet you don't! Of course, we all either will, are or have gone through the developmental stage called adolescence but very few know how the stage of development actually came to be and why. More importantly, how do adolescents think and what impact does today's technology have on...


Self-Esteem and Self-Ownership

Feb 21, 2019

Self Esteem and Self Ownership

I speak to many adults who talk a lot about their “inner child” or “wounded child.” These terms are pretty pervasive in the self -help literature and most people know what they think they mean when they use them.  Some of my professional friends have studied a framework called IFS...


Feb 15, 2019

In therapy, I am asked frequently what the difference between an addiction and a compulsion actually is. The terms are often used as synonyms by the media and individuals who do not know the difference. In actually however they are quite different. In addition to the discussion on the podcast, here is a link to a good...


Dealing with Anxiety

Feb 14, 2019

Anxiety and depression are the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorders.  While that statement in and of itself is not earth-shattering the statement that the overwhelming majority of treating professionals do not understand the difference may very well be. On a recent episode of the Psych with Mike podcast Brett...