In an economy with little or no job creation, federal disability insurance is fast becoming the new normal. Newsmax.com reports: The cost of Social Security Disability Insurance has risen so sharply in recent years that its trust fund is now … Continue reading
Many people worry they have psychological ‘baggage.’ For example, they go through a bad marriage or other prolonged, emotionally traumatic experience. They fear this baggage will harm them in future relationships. Or they think it might otherwise impair their future … Continue reading
First, the facts as reported in the media: Headline: Christian bakery under investigation [by the state of Oregon] after owners refused to sell wedding cake to lesbian couple Christian bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa refused to make a wedding cake … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd, They say you should never do business with friends, and I guess it’s true. We (my wife and I) did business with a friend in our hometown, and now there are problems with the items we purchased. … Continue reading
If Congress passed a law pouring billions of tax dollars into the Catholic Church, or fundamentalist Baptist churches, the outrage across the land would be widespread—and entirely justified. Yet Barack Obama, who never seems to be held accountable for anything, … Continue reading
This has got to be the most succinct and accurate description I’ve ever read of how philosophy and psychology relate.
“My life is important, and I deserve better than this.” Reading this brought a huge smile to my face last night. Thanks again for all you do!
“Thank you Dr. Hurd, for the words of sanity in an insane world. You are a blessing.”
A reader asks: ‘How do you approach religious issues with depressed or troubled people, since you’re not religious yourself, and since therapists don’t usually address religion anyway?’ I find a lot of people non-committal about religion. ‘I believe in God, … Continue reading
‘… as all history informs us, there has been in every State & Kingdom a constant kind of warfare between the governing & governed: the one striving to obtain more for its support, and the other to pay less. And … Continue reading
One of the subjects that couples bring up in my office is how to make — or keep — a marriage happy for both parties. My first reaction is to remind them that they are on the same team; that … Continue reading
Barely does a sitcom or TV talk show go by without the word ‘passive aggressive’ popping up. Despite its overuse, it is a very real behavior. Do any of these situations sound familiar? 1. A friend assures you that he’s … Continue reading