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“Detach With Love”: Not Yours to Fix

Posted on June 8, 2015 by DrHurd
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“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 →

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

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
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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 →

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

Excuses: Barriers to Self-Understanding

Posted on May 10, 2015 by DrHurd
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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 →

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How Arbitrary Assertions Can Harm Relationships

Posted on May 6, 2015 by DrHurd
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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
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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
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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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The Psychology of Complaining

Posted on April 11, 2015 by DrHurd
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Wise words from an article on the psychology of complaining at psychologytoday.com: If you decide you want to lodge a complaint, make a plan, says Winch. First, determine exactly what you want to achieve (don’t let someone else pick a … Continue reading →

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Moral Dilemma: Cutting People Too Much Slack…?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by DrHurd
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A reader writes: Dear Dr. Hurd: A persistent problem I’ve had is why on earth people (and a lot of them) think that if they know a person, somehow that person’s bad behavior is exempt from moral condemnation. For example, … Continue reading →

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

Escapism vs. Refueling: Good? Bad? Or Indifferent?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by DrHurd
Black and white image of video game controllers that reads Choose Your Weapon

A psychology student writes with the following questions: “What is your opinion on escapism, i.e., the act of escaping everyday stress through fantasy and entertainment? Is it a healthy way to relieve stress?” Dr. Hurd replies: The term “escapism” usually … Continue reading →

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

Unconditional Love: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

Posted on March 13, 2015 by DrHurd
Bright red heart reads Why I Love You in pink letters

Following an article I wrote about marriage, a reader commented on Facebook: Marriage requires an enduring commitment, selflessness (dedication to something other than oneself), and a well-developed sense of humor, among other attributes. Selfish people rarely make it work….” Another … Continue reading →

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

What Does It Mean to “Change Your Mind”?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by DrHurd
Man squints with chalk arrows pointing in all directions behind him

“He changed his mind.” Or: “I hope she changes her mind.” Or:  “Maybe you can change his mind.” “Change your mind.” It’s a simple, everyday statement. It passes without notice. But it contains more profound assumptions than most of us … Continue reading →

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