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Couples
Michael Schreiner | June 18, 2015Walls Are Closing In
“In love the paradox occurs that two beings become one and yet remain two.” – Erich Fromm Being...
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | June 18, 2015Symbolic Death
“To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.” –...
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Abuse
Michael Schreiner | June 17, 2015Learning To Accept Praise
We all know that getting criticized hurts, even when it’s valid, even when it’s meant to help us....
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Emotions
Michael Schreiner | June 17, 2015Destructive Emotions Are Not The Problem
Most people operate under the assumption that it’s their destructive emotions that get them into trouble. They believe...
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Neurosis
Michael Schreiner | June 12, 2015Detached Personality And Groups
People with detached personality abhor groups and actively avoid membership in them. The rationalization for this avoidance will...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Michael Schreiner | June 11, 2015Non-Judgmental Attitude
A common stumbling block for people attempting to integrate mindfulness into their daily lives is the idea of...
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Psychoanalysis
Michael Schreiner | June 9, 2015Id Versus Super Ego
For Freud the Id was the representative of all the instinctive, elemental forces of human nature. Their satisfaction...
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Emotions
Michael Schreiner | June 9, 2015Detached Personality And Interpersonal Conflict
If you’ve read our other articles on emotional detachment it probably won’t surprise you to hear that people...
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Existential Psychology
Michael Schreiner | June 8, 2015Happiness Is A Byproduct
Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without...
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Grief
Michael Schreiner | June 8, 2015Grief And Transitions
After losing someone important to them people in the throes of grief usually add to the vicious cycle...