What do we think will eventually happen when the increasing disparity between the haves and the have-nots creates a greater divide around what it is that we think we’re owed?

It’s every single person’s wish, and every divorced person’s regret that they didn’t hold out for Mr./Mrs. Right. When it comes to relationships, the American Dream offers the promise that it’s possible to find the love of your life.

As a psychologist who is in the business of helping people understand their feelings, you might be surprised by my answer to this question. Should you always trust your feelings? My answer is…

Have you noticed that the word narcissist has morphed into a term of derision and contempt that is easily thrown around at will? But how many people really understand where the term comes from or what it means?

Disappointments happen in life. If we’re smart, we can learn from them. With enough distance, disappointments that initially feel crushing often turn out to be life lessons.

As we begin another new year, a time when most of us pledge to make efforts in hopes of improving our lives, it might make sense to consider some of the important external factors that have a direct influence on our personal satisfaction and well-being.

What do you do to ground yourself in ways that you can be truly present – in the present moment?

It’s no small challenge to remain optimistic and purposeful in the face of aging and loss. How do we gradually accept the inevitable reality of death?

A “failure of nerve” can be defined as a condition or response where people turn a blind eye, throw their hands up in the air, give in to badgering, make excuses for or minimize bad behavior, or lash out in frustration when a difficult situation presents itself.

Holy Resistance—how is it different from any other type of psychological resistance? What is it that we can learn about integrating the spiritual and psychological parts of the self into a more harmonious balance so that we may submit or surrender to the light?

The belief that our value is determined by what we produce is one of the major contributors to a form of Holy Resistance that discourages taking time for contemplative practice and time for rest.

What if we’re afraid of what the spirit has in store for us? How can we trust that living our spiritual purpose will bring us joy rather than hardship and sacrifice?