Film is introduced into therapy in primarily one of two ways. First, a person in treatment introduces a film they find meaningful, significant, and/or offering illumination about presenting concerns. I will honor their choice, even if I would not personally recommend...
In a literature review recently published in Clinical Psychologist, a team of psychologists and philosophers led by Travis J Pashak of Saginaw Valley State University argues for existentially-informed clinical psychology. Given the extended lifespans and the...
As the year begins, managing our stress levels is one thing we should all keep in mind as we move forward. The definition of stress is the bodily, psychological, and social-spiritual reaction to a demand or stressor. The stressor could be a deficiency (like...
We know that being connected is a nonnegotiable for your health and longevity. And that on the flip side, prolonged social isolation and loneliness are as hazardous for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But what if you genuinely get drained from your social...
“It’s like a fear of being rejected or abandoned by your partner.” Doubting a relationship, whether platonic or romantic, is inevitable. There are often moments when we’re forced to consider hard truths or have to chew over whether someone’s taking more energy from us...
