Chasing Misery: How to Stay Unhappy, Lack Serenity and Avoid Joy in Your Life We all have choices. “Free will,” I believe it is called. If you want to stay unhappy, there are some proven ways to accomplish this. Time after time, I have seen these ideas put successfully into action, making NOT ONLY the… Read More
Premarital Counseling FAQ’s Q: Is it true you know everything about being married? A: Yes, it is true. Don’t tell my wife, though, she’ll hyperventilate from laughter if she heard me say that… Q: Well, we are thinking about getting married, do you offer premarital counseling? A: Yes, I love doing premarital counseling. Q: What… Read More
Doctor, Does My Child Have Bipolar Disorder? No. Note: Drug companies and psychiatrists believe bipolar disorder in adults occurs with some frequency, I feel it is a rare phenomenon. Most folks mislabeled bipolar are, in fact, people who are abusing drugs and alcohol (prescribed drugs and non-prescribed drugs). True… Read More
Doc, I think I may have messed up with my 28-year-old child. “He still lives with us, he hasn’t worked in months, but he’s getting really good at ‘Call of Duty.’ What can we do?” I get these calls all the time. Here’s my response. (First of all, don’t call me “Doc” unless your name… Read More
Enabling Versus Caring Enabling Caring I protect I share I control I confront I carry their feelings I am sensitive I don’t listen I listen I rescue I don’t rescue I fix I let consequences naturally occur I feel… tired anxious fearful over-responsible I feel…… Read More
List of Lists (in no particular order unless stated otherwise) Top Five Guitarists Clapton during his heroin years Carlos Santana Pete Townsend Hendrix during his "whatever-he-could-get" years Frank Zappa Things My (Now) Twelve Year Old Can Do That Are Astounding! She can crack her knuckles in her toes! She can do a one handed cartwheel,… Read More
Child Psychology What is child psychology1? For most professionals who work with children, a child psychologist is someone whose job is to "fix" your child. They usually "fix" your child by spending many, many, many sessions with your child. First, they form a relationship with your child. This will take an average of six and… Read More