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There’s been a lot of attention paid to fear lately. So, I got wondering just how we determine what is dangerous, what is to be feared. In social psychology the literature focuses on “risk” and how we perceive what is … Read More
With apologies to those cultures for whom summer ended on September 1, and those who live in the southern hemisphere, this week we’re going to have a little summertime fun. Those of you who follow me on Facebook know … Read More
I turned 70 this past weekend. Not everyone gets to do that. I take no special pride in achieving the status of septuagenarian. Really, I didn’t DO anything special. My health is due more to my genes than the grains … Read More
When was it I promised I’d teach you The Cycle of Experience? A month ago? I’ve change my mind. And, I finished the post last week. [learn_more caption=”It’s here if you are still interested. Images don’t copy, so they are … Read More
As I find myself heading back into private practice (I gave up the private practice I had built in Philadelphia when we headed to Peace Corps in 2004.) I’ve been revisiting the foundations of the work I do. Last week … Read More
Last week, in My Ode to August, I introduced you to Mariah Gladis, the woman behind the type of experiential therapy I once did and will do again, soon. And I promised you a fuller post that I hoped would … Read More
My Ode to August (don’t expect any rhymes) I love the month of August. When summer has finally settled down to business Winter’s bare spots in the lawn have filled in And all around me is lush and … Read More
Well, this is embarrassing. You know I periodically include a post connected to either a holiday or a famous incident in history whose anniversary falls on or near my posting Wednesday. Somewhere, as I was putting together my blogging calendar … Read More
At the end of last week’s blog post on World Population Day, if you recall, I wrote, “It’s a cultural thing.” Here’s what originally followed (before I deleted it): I know in many countries family is more extended, with multiple generations … Read More