An important part of therapy, one which gives you a sense of actual progress, instead of just a having a place to tread water, is the idea of having a goal.
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Self-Branding – How We See Ourselves
Ask a good marketer how to get people to buy a product. Inevitably, you'll get to the concept of branding. It's a way of defining yourself, your product or service, and what makes it special. It might entail visual presentation, such as colors or font, maybe a logo or a catchphrase. It's a way of… Continue reading Self-Branding – How We See Ourselves
A Question of Judgement
“It doesn’t matter where I go, what I’m doing. I feel like everyone is just staring at me, judging everything I do. Why should I have to go through that?” I can’t speak on the staring part, but whoever said this has a good point. Everyone is judging. It’s just the way we do things;… Continue reading A Question of Judgement
Why Did I Do That?
You know that thing you've been doing for years and years, but can't seem to get rid of it? You know the one, the habit that irritates you, makes you feel just weird, bothers your spouse, and embarrasses your kids? That one. There's a reason these things are so hard to get rid of. Many… Continue reading Why Did I Do That?
Doubt and Discovery – A Conversation With Alan
“Let me tell you, doc,” Alan rumbles, his deep voice emanating from somewhere down below. “Let me tell you. I’m sixty seven years old.” “That’s true. You most definitely are.” We’d had similar conversations over our time together in sessions. “It’s funny to think about it. I’m sixty seven. I spent my life being afraid… Continue reading Doubt and Discovery – A Conversation With Alan
Opening the Door to Strong Connections
A more extensive version of this article is now available at https://mishpacha.com/how-do-we-connect-with-those-whove-left/. “So, what do you think?” asked the teacher. “Should I shoot her a text or not?” As with many of the questions I field, this one was more complicated than a single text. The teacher works in a local school. Aside from the… Continue reading Opening the Door to Strong Connections
Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW 