…complaint over raised voices. We hear all the time about road rage that becomes violent, or verbal and physical attacks from strangers over insignificant things. Why are some people on such a hair-trigger? Well (surprise, surprise), some members of my profession (much to the satisfaction of clever criminal lawyers) have turned this irresponsible lack of self-control into a “disease.” Apparently the only thing our screaming aggressor needed was a… Continue reading →

…“Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference),” available at www.DrHurd.com. Emotions can be slow and difficult to change, especially when they stem from irrational or false beliefs absorbed early in life. In my view, my friend’s childhood years did not “form” him as such. He is not damaged goods. And hopefully, if he becomes a therapist, he won’t encourage his future clients in to view themselves in that way. Whenever someone asks,… Continue reading →

…, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy and How to Tell the Difference” (available at www.DrHurd.com by the way), outlines step-by-step methods of being brutally honest with yourself about what you’re feeling, including ways to challenge your feelings when they’re wrong. All this empowers you to live your life fully and take on challenges in spite of your fears. The most common mistake I see people make is to avoid things for no other reason than unfounded a… Continue reading →