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Aging and Remembering The Past
Did you ever have the experience of returning to the house where you grew up? If so, did you have the experience that the house and its rooms were much Read more
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The Stigma of Being Aged
The Little Boy and the Old Man Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” I do Read more
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Marriage and the Blame Game
Playing the Blame Game There is a joke that captures many problems experienced by couples during an argument. A man complained to his therapist that his wife was awful and that Read more
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Of Othello and Jealousy as a Delusion
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. In Othello, the hero Othello succumbs to jealousy when Iago convinces him that Desdemona has been an unfaithful wife. Iago uses Read more
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A Discussion of Self-Hate
Karen Horney: “Stress is often a result of the tension between what is and what you believe should be. It’s called the “tyranny of the shoulds,” which dictates how we think, Read more
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The Terror of Death and Mortality
Embrace living and each person Read more
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Loneliness, A Health Hazard
"I am a lonely person I have many people around me But the feeling of loneliness It's deeply seated in me The birds are chirping I can hear the voices My kids are chatting around But I Read more
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The Optimist, Pessimist and Realist
The Optimist vs. The Pessimist vs. The Realist "A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. A train driver Read more
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Our Existential Crisis and Violence in America
"Although I'm only fourteen, I know quite well what I want. I know who is right and who is wrong. I have my opinions, my own ideas, and principles. Although Read more
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Aging and Wisdom
This is too good not to share.I asked a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what changes he feels in himself? He sent me this: Humanity.1. After Read more
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When You Are Angry at Your Therapist
Many people have asked what they should do about the fact that their therapist did or said something that made them furious. At first glance, this should be an easy Read more
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The Importance of Finding Meaning in Life, An Existential Crisis
"What's it all about Alfie?" Dionne Warwick "As sure as I believe there's a heaven above Alfie, I know there's something much more Something even non-believers can believe in I believe in love, Alfie Without true Read more
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What are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet? Many!
I can speak as a pet owner when I report that owning pets is one of the most rewarding things a person can do for themselves, their families, and their Read more
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Do Wish You Wish Your Life Away?
"To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, Read more
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The Importance of Being Present and Taking it Slow
It is Spring, and summer is not far off. The Covid Pandemic is easing, and people are leaving their homes. They are driving again, visiting family and friends, and traveling Read more
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The Tragedy of Children and Teenage Suicide
Suicides among young people continue to be a severe problem. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-to-24-year-olds. (contact Dr. Schwartz at [email protected]) Most children Read more