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Depression
Michael Schreiner | November 3, 2014Depression As A Form Of Rebellion
From an existential point of view it can be useful to conceptualize depression as a form of rebellion....
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 31, 2014Self-Esteem
When you make your self-esteem dependent on the opinions of others you put yourself in a precarious position....
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 30, 2014Playing Psychological Games
When people are playing psychological games with you it puts you in a tough spot because they have...
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 29, 2014Conditional Questioning and Fear
Conditional questioning is a useful therapeutic tool when you’re feeling stuck, you could say due to a client’s...
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Behavioral Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 28, 2014Threats Work But At A Steep Price
From a behavioral point of view most threats are attempts to wield the power of negative reinforcement. The...
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Couples
Michael Schreiner | October 27, 2014Take Care Of Your Relationship
Think of the objects in your life that you are most careful around, the things towards which you...
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Evolutionary Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 27, 2014Equanimity
One area where the philosophy of yoga can definitely be applied to mental health is that yoga stresses...
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 24, 2014Happiness And Loss
Marlene Lauda: “What’s the matter?” Nicki Lauda: “Happiness is the enemy. It weakens you. Puts doubt in your...
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 24, 2014Complicated Therapeutic Relationship
The paradox of the professional therapeutic relationship is that in order for it to be effective there has...
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Behavioral Psychology
Michael Schreiner | October 23, 2014Seeing Flaws Or Seeing Potential In Your Partner
Many people go into a relationship with the underlying goal of changing their partner. They view this person...