People talk about the psychological importance of humility. For example, reformed alcoholics or drug addicts will say, “Until I learned humility, I could not become sober.” They’re certainly on to something profound and important here. But is it really humility … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: Your article, “The Generation that Isn’t Growing Up,” speaks directly to our situation. We have a 24-year-old son who has no friends (beyond those he has met online), no girlfriend, no driver’s license, no job, nothing. He … Continue reading
In an article on children, philosopher Stephen Hicks makes an interesting case against homework for school-aged kids. Less interesting than the argument itself are the reasons Hicks provides. He writes: Everyone says that they want children to grow up able … Continue reading
Roughly 20 veterans a day commit suicide nationwide, according to new data from the Department of Veterans Affairs — a figure that dispels the often quoted, but problematic, “22 a day” estimate yet solidifies the disturbing mental health crisis the … Continue reading
Athlete and activist Christopher Bergland recently wrote an article entitled, “5 Ways Outdoor Learning Optimizes Children’s Well-Being.” In the article he says: In my opinion, the most poignant research on the benefits of spending time outdoors are reports that being … Continue reading
People who judge others without working on themselves are hypocrites, Pope Francis recently said. And unlike God’s judgment, he added, theirs lacks mercy — a theme close to the pontiff’s heart. Instead of judging, Francis suggested that people love and … Continue reading
Cultural elites, our President and Attorney General have been so busy trying to prove the Orlando shooting had nothing whatsoever to do with Islam that they’ve forgotten an earlier narrative: “Most shootings are due to mental illness; therefore, we must … Continue reading
Some people are inclined to ask a therapist, “Can you help me?” The answer, in all honesty, is “no.” Nobody can help you, not in the sense of rescuing you from your own mistaken choices, maladaptive behavioral patterns or irrational … Continue reading
Family therapist Marilyn Wedge has been causing a stir for the past several years over her article “Why French Kids Don’t Have ADHD.” She states that American kids have an ADHD rate of at least 9 percent, while only 0.5 … Continue reading
A PsychologyToday.com article makes an interesting distinction: Between loneliness and solitude. The writer states: How do you feel if you’re alone? If the answer is rejuvenated, energized, or otherwise positive, then keep being your introverted self. However, if the answer … Continue reading
Blame and shame are not reasonable, healthy motivators. People will sometimes try to motivate you via shaming and blaming. Sadly, these methods are such a part of daily life that most of us take them for granted and tolerate them … Continue reading
We hear a lot about the “entitlement mentality” in politics and government. But probing deeper, what does a sense of entitlement actually mean? To be entitled to something means to feel or believe that you deserve it. A sense of … Continue reading