Depression

Got Anger? Self-Compassion for the Dragon Within

Updated: 2012-11-28 15:48:11

There’s a wisdom that comes from nature. When we really look at it we see that nothing lasts. That’s not meant to be a dreary proclamation, it’s meant as a truth so we can begin to see things just as they are. When it comes to our anger, we can learn a thing or two [...]

5 Forms of Distorted Thinking

Updated: 2012-11-27 11:00:28

A video including all the forms of my distorted thinking would be too big to store on You Tube. So I'll present my top five: ways I torture myself upstairs. The good news? Then I can untwist the distortions and try, ever so bravely, to walk toward REALITY.To view my YouTube video click here....Read the full post here »

2012 in Review: The Top 10 Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Posts

Updated: 2012-11-19 17:56:27

Whether this is your first time you’re coming here or you’ve been around for the almost four years I’ve been writing The Mindfulness and Psychotherapy column, I want to share a personal moment of gratitude and say “Thank You” for being a part of this community. This was a big year for this column, it [...]

Need to De-Stress? Build a Wall of Gratitude

Updated: 2012-11-12 20:57:35

Unfortunately, our brains don’t seem to be built to pay attention to what’s good in life, but more to what seems urgent or threatening. That makes sense as fundamentally safety and security trump happiness and well-being. However, having our minds roll around in past hurts and regrets of the past or potential catastrophes in the [...]

Depression: Meditate, Medicate or Both?

Updated: 2012-11-05 20:22:19

The World Health Organization estimates that by 2020, depression will be the second largest issue in ill health worldwide. Clinical depression is defined as a persistent depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure for at least two weeks along with a number of other physical and psychological symptoms. These could include poor sleep, loss [...]