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Louis C.K. endorses emotional medicine!

In this touching 4 minute clip with Conan, Louis CK invites us all to look for and welcome sad moments. He reminds us we are lucky to be sad and cry ‘like bitches’ because as soon as we stop crying … Continue reading

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Are you having enough fun in your free time?

Are you having enough fun in your free time? Studies have shown that watching TV or scrolling Facebook feels good for about 30 minutes. After that, those passive leisure activities often leave you feeling drained and lethargic. The problem is … Continue reading

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Empathic Therapy Conference Report

Dr. Peter Breggin and Ginger Breggin’s Empathic Therapy Conference in Syracuse was so inspiring! We were deeply touched by the stories of some of the survivors of Psychiatric abuse, and deeply grateful to hear of efforts in so many directions … Continue reading

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Are you ready to be your own good Father?

Are you ready to be your own good father? Good fathers protect, acknowledge and encourage. They teach the importance of taking responsibility and taking risks. They acknowledge fledgling efforts and cheer you at every impasse. If you were lucky enough … Continue reading

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Are you ready to be your own good mother?

Are you ready to be your own good mother? As mother’s day approaches feelings often arise about the mothering you’ve received. Even if your mother was ‘good enough’ you may still long for someone (lover, friend, mate) to be sensitive … Continue reading

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Elegy for the littlest angels

Mercifully it was over fast. They didn’t suffer, we’re told. It must have seemed a dream to them …a very bad dream. What is the sound of a nation’s heartache… Of innocent children mowed down at story time? This sound … Continue reading

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Emotions and the Petraeus Broadwell Affair

The Petraeus Broadwell affair got me thinking about the important role emotions play in the workplace and in our lives.  While focus and discipline are essential tools for healthy and productive professional and personal lives, if they are not accompanied … Continue reading

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Transformational Tip # 146 Making Room for Synchronicity

Do you make room for synchronicity in your life? In the 1920’s psychologist Carl Jung proposed synchronicity was a meaningful connection between seemingly random events. Recent quantum science discoveries suggest he may have been on to something. The problem is … Continue reading

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The latest research on decision making may surprise you

If you would like to make decisions more confidently, new research indicates you may want to look in a surprising place – your feelings.  Apparently the pure rationality we’ve thought exclusively essential for good outcomes is not going to lead … Continue reading

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