In these times, it’s very hard to have a rational conversation about immigration. If you question Obama’s executive edicts in favor of open-ended, indiscriminate immigration, you’re branded a racist “xenophobe.” And if you go along with these policies, you’re forced … Continue reading
As a therapist, it’s my job to make people think. When I post politically related articles on my website or on Facebook, I look forward to intelligent and well-thought out feedback — either positive or negative. Virtually 100% of the … Continue reading
Apparently, the victimization of America has become so widespread that it’s now too much even for the cultural elites who write for The New York Times. In an article entitled, “The Real Victims of Victimhood,” Times columnist Arthur C. Brooks … Continue reading
Is “affluenza” really a mental or behavioral disorder? From a CNN story: Mexican authorities have detained so-called “affluenza” teen Ethan Couch and his mother near the popular Mexican Pacific beach resort town of Puerto Vallarta, officials briefed on the matter … Continue reading
The following is an excerpt from my book: If you still feel your loved one needs psychological help, the other thing to watch out for is arrogance. By arrogance I mean the irrational assumption that your negative views about your … Continue reading
The “progressive” online magazine, Salon.com, recently ran an article entitled, “White men must be stopped: The very future of mankind depends on it.” Now just imagine an article entitled “Black men must be stopped,” or “Hispanic women must be stopped.” … Continue reading
“Right now, people on the no-fly list can walk into a store and buy a gun,” Obama said in a recent weekly radio address. “That is insane.” Makes sense, right? Sure it does. If you uncritically accept the validity of … Continue reading
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and … Continue reading
At Christmastime, there are people who say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Think about this for a moment. Giving certainly can be a joyful experience. However, giving does not bring pleasure when it renounces the self. … Continue reading
Phil Gramm and Michael Solon recently wrote in The Wall Street Journal: President Obama seems to aspire to join Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan as one of the three most transformative presidents of the past hundred years, and by all … Continue reading
A number of readers asked me to comment on the recent Wall Street Journal article, “What Your Therapist Is Really Thinking: Yes, therapists sometimes get bored; excerpts from an interview with psychotherapist Paul Hokemeyer.” When asked what the most common … Continue reading
In psychology, there’s a phrase known as, “Blaming the Victim.” Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. For example, there is a … Continue reading