Lack of communication is one of the most frequent complaints I hear from patients. They feel unheard or ignored and, in consequence, frustrated. How to communicate effectively is a challenging topic. Very often the problem here is that effective communication requires thoughtful transmission as well as thoughtful reception. What you…
Have you noticed that when someone says “you're being quite defensive,” you become more defensive? Often difficult to avoid, defensiveness can block your growth so it is worth taking time to examine. Learning to recognize and unlearn defensiveness does not come naturally; it takes time, patience, and self-awareness Even though…
We all lack motivation from time to time, and getting up and moving can be difficult and emotionally painful. When we’re depressed, though, we lack the motivation to get going and we carry a boulder-sized mass of feelings of worthlessness and unlovability. When we are feeling this way, we need help…
