by Director | May 29, 2017 | Anxiety, Freud |
Anxiety comes from a number of possible sources. It is most often thought of as a recognition by the mind (either consciously or unconsciously) of danger. If a task of the mind and body is keeping one safe, this makes perfect sense. Even a tiger in a cage might...
by Director | Apr 5, 2017 | Acculturation, Attachment, Immigration |
On this twentieth anniversary of her passing, this reflection on immigration is dedicated to my grandmother. Mi Abuelita and Immigration My grandmother migrated from Central America in her twenties. Coming from privilege, she was unprepared for the hostility to...
by Director | Sep 8, 2016 | Attachment, Child Development, Development, Freud, Intimacy |
Freud was reportedly asked about the definition of psychological health. His reported response was for a person to be able to love and to work. Some authors state this was more or less a throw away answer. However, Freud worked with enough patients to know what he...
by Director | Aug 26, 2016 | Attachment, Communication, Couple, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships |
Have you ever wondered why being in a relationship is so hard? We are going to explore 10 important factors. But, first let’s start with a metaphor. I wake up in the morning and decide to check my email. Sometimes my computer drops the connection with my router;...
by Director | Aug 10, 2016 | Insight, Unconscious |
Many people think that if they have a friend who will listen to them, and perhaps offer advice that is the same as having a therapist. So why is it that your friend and your therapist are not the same? Here are ten important differences: Ok, here is the obvious...
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