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The “Spirit” and Psychology of July 4th

Posted on July 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Bright red and green fireworks display in Washington DC

Psychologytoday.com [7-2-15] recently interviewed psychotherapist, former monk and best-selling author of Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore. The interview centered on the psychology of July 4th, and what the city of Washington DC actually represents to residents and visitors, according … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

The Self-Esteem Equation

Posted on June 29, 2015 by DrHurd
Math equation for the probability of an outcome

Most people assume self-esteem is a good thing. However, most people do not know what “self-esteem” actually is. Most probably assume that self-esteem refers to feeling good about yourself. That’s not wrong. But exactly how does one arrive at feeling good … Continue reading →

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Dylann Roof and Psychiatric Drugs

Posted on June 22, 2015 by DrHurd
Bottle of Xanax on wooden table surrounded by white pills

“The dog ate my homework.” “The Devil made me do it.” “The psychiatric medication made me do it.” Or, even better, “The lack of psychiatric medication made me do it.” We’re all familiar with the concept of excuse-making. We know … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Why Dylann Roof Did What He Did

Posted on June 20, 2015 by DrHurd
Dylann Roof, shooter of Charleston church, escorted by cop wearing bulletproof vest

Do you want to understand why Charleston, South Carolina, shooter Dylann Roof did what he did? Let’s go straight to his own personal manifesto. The answer is there, plain as day. And it’s not exactly what you’re thinking. The following … Continue reading →

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How to Unblock a Personal (or Business) Relationship

Posted on June 10, 2015 by DrHurd
Four colorful tags spell out D-E-A-L

Perhaps the biggest problem in most personal or business relationships? The false belief that there’s a conflict of interest, when there isn’t. When personal relationships degenerate into unhappiness, you’ll almost always find an adversarial mindset. Therapists who work with couples … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

“Detach With Love”: Not Yours to Fix

Posted on June 8, 2015 by DrHurd
Yellow Monopoly Get out of Jail Free game card

“Detach With Love” is a concept people with drug or alcohol-addicted loved ones learn to apply, for their own sanity if nothing else. Fran Simone, Ph.D., writing at psychologytoday.com [6-5-15]: For years, I struggled to control my adult son’s substance … Continue reading →

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Is Bruce / Caitlyn Jenner Happy?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Vanity Fair cover of Caitlyn Jenner wearing white dress

A friend and reader of mine asks: I’m accepting of people’s sexuality, but Bruce Jenner… There’s something psychologically off with him, right? He revealed his new self today, and it just seems fishy to me. I don’t believe he’s actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Did Southwest Airlines Contribute to a Suicide?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by DrHurd
Southwest Airlines red and blue airplane sitting at airport runway

A Wisconsin woman is looking for answers after she said Southwest Airlines refused to let her use her cellphone to make a call that could have saved her husband’s life. On April 3, Karen Momsen-Evers was flying back to Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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Excuses: Barriers to Self-Understanding

Posted on May 10, 2015 by DrHurd
Stick figure pulls a box that reads excuses, excuses, excuses

We’ve all heard (or told ourselves) how it’s wrong to make excuses. However, we don’t usually focus on why it’s bad for ourselves to make excuses. Usually, the unspoken implication is: “Well, excuses would be nice for me; but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

How Arbitrary Assertions Can Harm Relationships

Posted on May 6, 2015 by DrHurd
A couple stand back to back with woman's arms crossed

The following is an excerpt from my book, Bad Therapy Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference), available for sale on this site, and elsewhere. Case Example of an Arbitrary Assertion Joe and Melissa have been married for sixteen … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

What’s the Healthy Way to Express Feelings?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by DrHurd
Four yellow smiley faces express different emotions

Psychologically, people tend to struggle with a false alternative. On the one side, they bottle up their feelings. On the other side, they express their feelings, but in an indiscriminate way. Mental health professionals have largely failed their patients/clients in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Birth Order and Its Impact on Achievement in Life

Posted on April 19, 2015 by DrHurd
Nesting dolls lined up in order from biggest to smallest

A very good article published by Ronald Riggio, Ph.D., at psychologytoday.com challenges the idea that first born children usually end up high achievers. Riggio states, It is important to also note that when we rely on our own experience, we … Continue reading →

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