Were Sigmund Freud around to muse on the man in the White House, how might he analyze the president and the people who support him? Theories abound for why Donald Trump twice became president. These include the effects of culture wars, wealth disparity, politically biased … [Read more...] about The President Hears from Dr. Freud
People Who Hate Love
We can more easily understand and access love when we compare it to hate—just as goodness is more fully framed when contrasted with evil. Many people not only avoid love but actively hate it. Love is a problem for them. If they go anywhere near it, they experience … [Read more...] about People Who Hate Love
The Language that Liberates the Self
I’ve finally gotten around to writing a glossary of terms for my books and the articles on this site. This glossary appears in the Appendix of my latest book, which is scheduled for publication by this summer or sooner. Eighteen terms are listed here, all common English words, … [Read more...] about The Language that Liberates the Self
Dare We See the Trump in Us?
People are grieving and outraged, fearful and overwhelmed. Another American Revolution is underway, and now the enemy is us. The first revolution got rid of the monarchy; this time we need to dethrone our hidden hankering for subjugation. There exists in our psyche a … [Read more...] about Dare We See the Trump in Us?
The Emotional Catering Service
I have been laboring over my latest book, and I’m pleased with how the writing communicates the essence of depth psychology. The book needs more touchups, but it will be published soon. It’s my tenth book and, in the thirty-two years since the first was published, I have made … [Read more...] about The Emotional Catering Service