As the client of a depth psychologist back in the mid-1980’s, I acquired a copy of The Basic Neurosis by Edmund Bergler. My therapist told me the book was important, and I was determined to read it. I did so for five or six pages and then, inexplicably, put it aside. Over the … [Read more...] about The Invisible Wall of Psychological Resistance
Psyche
Dealing with Election Aftershock
This post is written especially for people who, having voted for Hillary Clinton in the U.S. elections this past week, are still feeling miserable. For those of you who voted for Donald Trump, congratulations! I hope he does a great job. Seeing how I am about to address … [Read more...] about Dealing with Election Aftershock
After the Election: Healing the Divide
Whoever is elected president on Nov. 8 has to deal with an acrimonious divide at the heart of the American union. To heal this breach, we have to become smarter about our personal psychology. Everyone’s at least a little quirky and irrational. We often accept and like each … [Read more...] about After the Election: Healing the Divide
Solve the Mystery of Your Suffering
To solve the mystery of your suffering, you have to do some detective work. You also have to gather your courage and your wits as you embark on this hero’s life-changing journey. Guided by the three exercises below, you’ll be taking a plunge into your psyche and the emotions … [Read more...] about Solve the Mystery of Your Suffering
Answers to Questions from Readers (Part 4)
Readers often send me emails with their comments and questions. Here I answer three of them, edited to remove identifying details. My responses are in italics. My life has been a struggle for many years. The negative emotions I experienced (mostly being viciously manipulated … [Read more...] about Answers to Questions from Readers (Part 4)