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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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The Self-Flattery of “Addiction Treatment” Specialists

Posted on July 8, 2011 by D3 Support

Is addiction a choice? The controversy continues. One reader writes in to DrHurd.com the following: “I have done more than average investigation into the concept of addiction. I believe there can be multiple causes, both biological and psychological. This is … Continue reading →

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

Note to Perfectionists: Don’t Try to Improve!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by D3 Support

Perfectionists make the error of “trying to improve.” Their motivation is one of good intentions, but as the saying goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Perfectionists will try to improve not for an objective reason, that … Continue reading →

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

If Addiction Is an Illness, What’s The Cause — and Cure?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by D3 Support

A reader, objecting to my article on how addiction is a choice, makes the following complaints: As a therapist you should know that addiction is generally associated with a disregulation of the reward centers in the brain — i.e., the … Continue reading →

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

Bad Therapy, Good Therapy: Excerpts

Posted on June 28, 2011 by D3 Support

First excerpt from Dr. Michael Hurd’s new book, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy: And How to Tell the Difference”: Dangerous misconception #1: There are cures for all emotional problems. In reality, there are no cures. A ‘cure’ would refer to a … Continue reading →

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

Bad Marital Therapy, Good Marital Therapy

Posted on June 19, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dear Dr. Hurd: My wife and I are looking to attend marriage counseling — not because our marriage is in bad shape, but because we want our marriage to be as vibrant and healthy as possible. When seeking out … Continue reading →

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

The Therapist You Call Doctor

Posted on June 17, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, I like my psychotherapist, but I’m seeking a game plan. I want to know what I’m supposed to do. Should I ask my therapist to provide this for me? Is it an example of bad therapy if … Continue reading →

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

Not Everyone Welcomes Change

Posted on June 16, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Could you comment about the subject of personal growth and how it changes the roles of relationships: platonic, romantic, and family? When people improve themselves morally, ethically, and rationally, therefore increasing their self-esteem, confidence and ability, then their relationships with those around … Continue reading →

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

OCD, Addiction: How Much is Too Much?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by D3 Support

People often ask: At what point is something an “addiction”? At what point has someone gone too far with something, so far that it’s officially a “problem”? The problem with these kinds of questions is that they assume the definition … Continue reading →

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

NHHD

Posted on June 2, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: I’ve been experiencing communication recently with others that I have been trying to identify psychologically. I’m referring to: People who project their own shortcomings or personality faults onto others and hold them accountable, but not themselves, for those exact … Continue reading →

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

Is Biology Destiny?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by D3 Support

Dr. Hurd: I am reading your new book, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy,” and I have been wondering what you mean by the following sentence: “Feelings and emotions are deeply rooted in our physiology and can be notoriously slow to catch … Continue reading →

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

The Cause of Calmness

Posted on May 20, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: How do you keep your calm when you hear other people talk about things like how unions are good for the country, how “big oil” is evil, or big anything for that matter, how we should “not be like … Continue reading →

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

Get Out of My Space … Please?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by D3 Support

Dr. Hurd: I found your article through Google, the one about not letting people impose on you if you own a vacation house. This led to a personal question of mine. After many years, including being married, I have concluded … Continue reading →

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