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Coping With Guilt After the Death of a Loved One
Hi Frank, you are certainly remembered (with great fondness and as being someone who has given a great deal of himself here – you've certainly helped me before). And it is good to see you back. I am sorry for your loss; the grieving process itself is difficult without adding the guilt you mention to it. As you know, I'm no expert so I'll just say what comes to mind OK? (And...
Read MoreSenseful Quote
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini shared an interesting quote he happened to stumble upon. He wrote: Ran across this quote by Elizabeth Kaye (don't know who she is), really like it and find it moving and full of wisdom, hope and meaning. Maybe somebody else will too……. "I no longer expect things to make sense. I know there is no safety. But that does not mean there is no...
Read MoreDealing with Bullying
In the forums, here's Dini's advice about bullies. He wrote: Hi Purple Lilacs and Welcome,First of all, I gotta say that you should not feel at all embarassed. As someone getting up there myself, I understand the feeling of "I can't believe I'm X years of age and I'm STILL dealing with this or not over that" or whatever – sometimes I too feel embarassed...
Read MoreElements of Good Psychotherapy: Trusting Relationship
First and foremost, good psychotherapy begins with a good relationship. You and the therapist like each other. You both look forward to seeing each other and trust it will be a positive experience, even if the session is hard, if you leave crying or angry. You know you've been heard and that no matter what you've been discussing, as long as you aren't screaming at or otherwise...
Read MoreSURVIVAL GUIDE for Adulthood?
In the SHM Community Forums, Jimmy shared his SURVIVAL GUIDE for adulthood for when the going gets tough. He said: JG, I give you credit for making the decision to post here. When life is so overwhelming that you can't attend a support group meeting or revival without doubting yourself, it is time to be sure you are plugged into a therapist and physician that you like and respect, and that...
Read MoreBaby Steps to Change
On how a bunch of baby steps can make a big change, Dini wrote: -snip- Hope I don't offend you with this; it's something I do to myself which is why I recognize it; you say you are "only" taking baby steps – sort of hitting yourself with the stick because they are "only" baby steps. When I do that to myself I try to remind myself that it is "only"...
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