All tagged anger

Self-Compassion, Abuse and Recovery from a Clinical Perspective: A Journey to Change

One of the common questions people ask when they come to therapy is, "Can I change?" But the more pressing question is, "Do I want to?" Change can often feel daunting, and it's perfectly normal to hesitate. When we talk about change, we're not just talking about minor adjustments in behavior, but a fundamental shift in how one interacts with others, particularly in the context of abusive behavior. The belief in the potential for change isn't just a hopeful notion; it the central, core supposition of therapy itself. If change were entirely out of reach, we wouldn't even bother with therapy. It's about finding the motivation and willingness to embrace that change when it is correct.

Hunger Games: Desire Decoded The Art of Distinguishing Want from Need

Observing our whole being biological, cerebral, and sexual, unfolding with a neutral, mindful approach is not complex. People generally call this “spiritual” another world I am not fond of. I teach zazen, a technique taught in Zen Buddhism that is readily applicable to modern psychotherapy. In time, we can learn not to judge desires as good or bad and that the self, or lack thereof, experiencing this desire are but features of human consciousness.