To Change or to Punish: That is the Question
“Do we fight to change things or do we fight to punish?” This question is posed by the Gandhi character in the award-winning film of the...
How to Make the Most of the Other 167 Hours
One hundred and sixty seven. That’s the number of hours the typical client spends outside of therapy each week, and it is ultimately the...
"Client" or "Patient": What's in a Name?
Some psychologists tend to use “client” and “patient” interchangeably, but there’s an important difference between those terms. For...
What Ice Cubes Teach Us About Change
Have you ever watched an ice cube melt? It’s not the most exciting way to spend an afternoon, but it conveys a valuable lesson about the...
3 Common Fears About Starting Therapy and How to Alleviate Them
To a psychologist, it seems obvious that those seeking to improve their lives would be eager to start therapy. However, the fact is that...
The Road to Happiness
As children, we learn how to feel, think and act. Over time, we reinforce these ways of feeling, thinking, and acting until they become...
