Millions of couples are stuck in particular forms of relationship dysfunction that push them over the brink into painful acrimony and separation. Often they have no idea of the deeper psychological dynamics driving them apart. These unhealthy relationship dynamics repeatedly … [Read more...] about A Common Theme in Relationship Strife
Consciousness
Emotional Fortitude for Anxious Times
The world is changing fast. We’d better be prepared. Survivalists stock up on food and guns. I recommend we stock up on mental and emotional health. Becoming psychologically stronger is likely the best investment anyone can make right now. This strength puts us in a better … [Read more...] about Emotional Fortitude for Anxious Times
Follow Your Fantasies to Self-Awareness
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,” said Dr. Seuss, whose children’s books have sold in the hundreds of millions. “It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope … and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” Yes, fantasy is a wonderful, … [Read more...] about Follow Your Fantasies to Self-Awareness
The Thrill of Fear
An outbreak of fear is degrading our humanity. A particular weakness in our psyche—a “bug” in our unconscious mind—causes fear to feed upon itself, making the current pandemic of fear especially virulent. Terrorism triggers fearfulness, but it’s not the cause of it. The cause … [Read more...] about The Thrill of Fear
Unconscious Bias in Race Relations
Protests against the handling of racial tensions broke out this month on university campuses across the United States, and once again we find ourselves confounded by the deviltry of human nature. Why does skin color in 2015 still inflame animosities? Depth psychology provides us … [Read more...] about Unconscious Bias in Race Relations