Dreams are secret, hidden desires concealed by bizarre and wild imagery. How can we understand the crazy imagery? There is actually a key to deciphering the dream imagery. And no, it is not the symbols in those big dream books of symbols.
Boundaries are everywhere. There are physical boundaries, like the door to our house, the lines between cities, states, or countries, and even our physical bodies. There are also emotional boundaries.
Psychiatric medications typically change the levels or activity of different neurotransmitters in the brain, and in that way, they alter how we feel and perceive our world. This may sound intimidating to some people. I often hear: “I don’t want to be dependent on medicine,” “It’s a crutch,” “I don’t feel like me,” and “I…
One of the most common challenges in starting talk therapy is the fear of judgment. In fact, this is actually one of the biggest causes of anxiety, although a lot of times people don’t realize this. It is often wholly unconscious, and people (who are really scared) might say, “Oh, I don’t need therapy.” This…