Taking Some Risks is Good for You
Every year I read about someone getting gored while running with the bulls in Pamplona. I’m a psychologist, so the individuals who run with the bulls fascinate me. I put the bull runners in the same category as individuals who climb Mt Everest. Throw in individuals...
The Value of Self-Disclosure
About 20 years ago psychologist Arthur Aron developed a set of 36 questions that can help dating individuals fall in love. The questions include: “If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?” You can find the other...
Some Individuals Have Unusual Phobias
There seems to be no limit to the objects that can be the subjects of phobias. Phobias exist when individuals feel great fear or disgust when exposed to some particular type of object. They avoid the object at all costs. I have treated clients for phobias involving...
Use Metaphors
When I teach Behavior Modification, I tell my students that they are learning how to serve as a “bridge over troubled waters.” My words include a metaphor — a figure of speech that is not literally true. Metaphors have long been an important part of...
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