Although cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been around for several decades, its exalted status within the fields of psychology, medicine, and healthcare insurance has reached a fever-pitch the past few years. One of the most researched and popular forms of psychotherapy, CBT is increasingly hailed as the “gold standard” of treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and…
Like most of us, Cheryl was searching. She was searching to find herself, her “home.” But she got lost along the way. When a promotion at work made her more depressed rather than less, Cheryl went on an antidepressant. It helped with her sleep and gave her more energy. But it also allowed her to…
As you move through life you will encounter people who make a mockery of love. They won’t come out and tell you this. In fact, they may even present themselves as very loving. They may be quick with a smile, a hug, or a “love you” when they say goodbye. But somehow it all seems…
“The greatest and most important problems in life are all fundamentally insoluble. They can never be solved, but only outgrown.” Carl Jung Your honest response to this quote by Carl Jung might be, “Outgrow my problems?! Are you crazy? I don’t have time to outgrow my problems! I need answers. I need relief. And I…
A karate teacher I know used to give the following advice to his students: “If you are sparring with another person, don’t focus your vision directly on that person. Look somewhat beyond him or off to the side. Your responses are quicker when you utilize your peripheral vision.” To look at something directly, to focus…
Have you been running from God? Have you been running from the reality that life knows you, life sees you, and life expects something from you? This is the reality of God. One reason we run from God is that we are afraid to have a genuine encounter and relationship with Him. Most people prefer…
“Anyone who overlooks the instincts will be ambuscaded by them.” Carl Jung The human brain is among the most developed and complex of any creature. Its evolution and refinement has helped us to attain a level of consciousness and a mastery over our environment which far exceeds that of any other animal. But there is…
After a gentle rain last night robins and blue jays are in my backyard turning over leaves and tilling the soil along the edge of the concrete patio and along the border of the flower bed. Why along the edges, I wonder to myself. Is this where the worms and grubs congregate after a rain?…