Fear of Success: When It Feels Too Dangerous to Stand Out
‘Fear of success’ can occur in at least two ways. Some people truly desire success but fear failing. Others find the prospect of not failing…
Category: Psychotherapy
Understanding “self-destructive” behavior from within
It can be head-scratching when someone is being harmed but does not flee to safety or otherwise protect themselves. We often assume that everyone wants…
So you had a bad childhood…
To know whether you experienced a bad childhood, take this short assessment. The majority of adults in the United States had parents who were…
Therapy for habitual self-sacrifice
by Jay Reid This blog post is the second in a series about how some people must sacrifice some part of themselves in order to…
Depression and Sleep: They make strange bedfellows
by Jay Reid Depression and sleep are often at odds with each other. Going to sleep requires coming to a state of rest. Depression often…
How to find a therapist that can help you – ‘the relationship’s the thing’
This blog post is dedicated to letting you know what research says is most helpful in psychotherapy. I hope that after reading this you feel more informed…
What is psychotherapy and how does it work?
Does psychotherapy seem like something that only certain people need? Do you feel intimidated to talk to a stranger about your problems? Do you wonder…