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MDMA Could Prove to be the Key to More Effective Therapy
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist can be one of the most effective ways to deal with personal issues that a person can do for themselves. Therapists are awesome. There is just something about being able to talk to a person…
Could MDMA Save Relationships?
Before it was banned and categorised as an illegal substance in the USA in 1985, MDMA was frequently used in couples therapy to help couples open up and tackle heavy issues that they found otherwise difficult to communicate about. In an…
A Metaphor for Life: “Changing Your Soil”
In the never ending rabbit hole that seems to be my sources for inspiration, I ran across a quote from a guy named Alexander Den Heijer that said "When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower."…
Relational Psychology: Walking Through The Woods
The concept of relational psychology has always been interesting to me. These tests work by presenting you with a hypothetical situation with many variables, and your answers reveal aspects of your personality and values. I remember the…
The Density of Wisdom: 28 Timeless Teachings of Epictetus
Throughout my life, I've always loved the Greek philosophers. I've put together collections of quotes from Aristotle and Plato, but one of my favorite philosophers has always been Epictetus. Epictetus lived a hard life, even by ancient…
4 Keys to Mending a Damaged Relationship
Every day in our lives we are faced with one constant challenge: other people. Often times people associate the word "relationship" with a significant other, but n reality we maintain relationships with everyone around us. From neighbors…
5 Things About Love Everyone Should Know
I saw a post the other day in my Facebook news feed that normally wouldn't have caught my eye, but for some reason, it sent my mind reeling. The post basically said, "If you could write your 18-year-old self a note, what would it say?" At…
The Art of Being Assertive
In my professional life, I have had the opportunity to supervise and manage some awesome people. I've also had the opportunity to manage some not-so-awesome people, as well. In both instances, I've always heard the same thing from business…
3 Things You Can Do Every Day to Live a Better Life
Every single day we have the ability to make our lives better. I know it doesn't seem that simple when we are in the midst of a tough day, but it is the truth. We have this amazing ability to look past the easy changes we can make for…
The Aspects of being “Emotionally Unavailable” that People Don’t Understand
In doing research on relationships, both for my own insight and for professional reasons, I always come across the theme of someone being "emotionally unavailable." What is a little disheartening is the fact that I completely identify…