We are living history. At a time when all of humanity is experiencing a global phenomenon as a collective, we have never felt further apart. Society has seemingly settled into the pandemic routine: zoom calls, different protocols at work and school, and a new way of socializing, but exhaustion with using digital tools to stay […]
Read MoreAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) categorizes emotions into two groups: core emotions and inhibitory emotions. According to this approach, humans are hard-wired to experience core emotions, such as fear, anger, sadness, disgust, joy, and excitement, which are triggered in the middle part of the brain and are not subject to our conscious control. Core emotions […]
Read MoreRelationships can be tough this time of year. I call it the Bermuda Triangle of holidays. For many, this will be the first set of holidays without a loved one. Broken relationships can take many forms. Most in Collin County have experienced divorce in their family. Death takes away loved ones far too soon. This […]
Read MoreMy heart is hurting. Last summer a good friend of mine died from his depression. As a minister, it was a privilege to serve his widow by presiding at his memorial service. As his friend I have cried before, during and after his funeral. Suicide invites us to evaluate our relationship with the person, and […]
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