If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a pet, you know that the pain and grief is deep and real — and can even be overwhelming. Despite that, grief over the loss of a pet is often not treated with the same respect or sensitivity as grief over the loss of a human. More. I’m …
Many forensic psychologists and criminologists use the terms sociopathy and psychopathy interchangeably. Leading experts disagree on whether there are meaningful differences between the two conditions. I contend that there are significant distinctions between them. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), released by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013, …
From the crises in the Middle East to mass shootings in U.S. schools to the reckless striving for wealth and world domination, there is one overarching theme that almost never gets media coverage—the sense of insignificance that drives destructive acts. As a depth psychologist with many years of experience, I can say emphatically that the …
Why Are Humans Violent? The Psychological Reason We Hurt Each Other Read More »
Some women murder their children at birth. Some kill them over a lifetime. Many of us came from dysfunctional families. I knew mine was that, but have been realizing more and more just how seriously dysfunctional it is. When people extol their mothers I have long kept my mouth shut, partly because I believed the …
From the Forever Family Foundation. I agree. Traditional therapies are oriented to disconnect the bereaved from the ones they have lost, yet inside, that love tells them not to let go. Could this be because our loved ones are still with us?
Words of wisdom from Gary A. Scott (http://www.garyascott.com/): Many readers cannot abide exercise for the sake of exercise itself. This becomes really boring to them. They have to find ways to exercise that have a context beyond reinforcing limberness, stamina and good health. They need a motivation and a reason to perform the exercise. I …