So You Want to Be a Therapist (DE Coast Press)

…onstructively improve oneself in the present. I address this throughout my latest book, “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… Continue reading

Ben Carson Hits an Islamic Nerve

…today. I know that we’re all supposed to pretend to believe that Islam is compatible with freedom, scientific advancement, reason and individual rights. But where is the evidence for this? Where are the mass movements of pro-America/pro-freedom/pro-reason Muslims who should be outraged by the misrepresentation of Islam by those who do everything in its name? Where are the vocal minority movements of Muslims who oppose all the violence, beheadings… Continue reading

Myths and Truths About OCD (DE Wave)

…leave the house, much less drive, shop or interact socially. The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (www.ocfoundation.org) defines OCD as a neurobiological (physical) problem, as opposed to a psychological (mental) one. But they also acknowledge that no genetic or other link to physiology has yet been established. Whatever the cause, all obsessions involve out-of-control thoughts or impulses to do certain things over and over again. Compulsions are t… Continue reading

The Lion Roars

…ue in the name of “objectivity”. Not today. See for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c3IQUnyGps   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1 Dr. Hurd’s writings read on the air by Rush Limbaugh! Read more HERE…. Continue reading

President Trump’s Speech Today on National Security: Insert Applause Here

…good in America. That’s why both will hate this speech. It’s also why it’s a magnificent one. Bravo, President Trump. I thought America was done for after electing Barack Obama not once but twice. Reports of America’s death may have been just a tiny bit premature. We shall soon see.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhptjA85IMg&sns=fb Listen to tons of BRAND NEW podcasts HERE! Just Posted! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd”… Continue reading

What’s Up With the Super Bowl Rioting in Philadelphia?

…the moment — to them — it seems like a rare and special thing, something they want to fully experience. Call it psychological drunkenness, with no alcohol or drugs required. Throw in heavy doses of alcohol and entitlement psychology, and there you have it.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMbnke7Ud-M   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and e… Continue reading