I not only long for the day that the American Psychological Association includes “Developmental Trauma Disorder” within the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but… Read more “Developmental Trauma Disorder (Mini-Blog #27)”
Category: Psychology
On Personal Growth
I really enjoyed and appreciated the following post from my friend Dani Cook (check out her website in the hyperlink in her name): As discussions around systemic… Read more “On Personal Growth”
Final Thoughts on Tiger King
Hey there all you cool cats and kittens! 🐅🐆🐈🐯🦁🐱😅😂 We finished Tiger King the other day, so I wanted to offer my final thoughts and conclusions: -Joe was… Read more “Final Thoughts on Tiger King”
The Story Is In The Sky: Let’s Lay Aside Our Straws (Revised and Updated)
Buddhism uses an analogy to describe what happens when we follow fixed beliefs to contour reality for us. Buddhists say that holding such views is like gazing… Read more “The Story Is In The Sky: Let’s Lay Aside Our Straws (Revised and Updated)”
“Why I’m Done with Trying to be ‘Man Enough'”
Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In… Read more ““Why I’m Done with Trying to be ‘Man Enough’””
Counseling and Race Relations
Summary and reflection on Laurie Meyers’ piece “Facing the Reality of Racism” from this past February’s edition of Counseling Today: SUMMARY “In an atmosphere characterized by intolerance… Read more “Counseling and Race Relations”
UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF THE ANXIOUS/PREOCCUPIED ATTACHMENT STYLE
I recently started my own personal endeavor of understanding Attachment Theory and Attachment Styles in general, but specifically in romantic relationships since 1) I grew up in… Read more “UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF THE ANXIOUS/PREOCCUPIED ATTACHMENT STYLE”
Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…
ACA Code of Ethics: A.4.b. Personal Values Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients, trainees, and… Read more “Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…”
Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian
Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian Dr. Charles Eick Abstract A Catholic Christian learns… Read more “Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian”
I’m Okay in See-through Skin (Shamefessional #5)
I know I’ll wither so peel away the bark Because nothing grows when it is dark In spite of all my fears, I can see it all… Read more “I’m Okay in See-through Skin (Shamefessional #5)”
The Daring Adventure Life 