by Susan Heitler, Ph.D. www.therapyhelp.com and www.poweroftwomarriage.com Depression produces feelings of powerlessness and helplessness. Depressed feelings are triggered by a situation in which a person gives up on getting something of felt importance. The following visualization, illustrated on the audiotape Depression: A Disorder of Power, can powerfully combat depressed moods. Designed for therapists to use […]
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In my posting today I am sharing a question and answer from a recent story on depression that posted on my blog at PsychologyToday.com. The question sent to me was an excellent one. I’ve tried to answer it with full candor. Just wondering what you mean Submitted by Anonymous on October 19, 2011 – 9:16am. […]
As of the last week of August of 2011 PsychologyToday.com has selected me to be one of the psychologists who post expert-opinions on their website. My first post on the blog is an article explaining three of the main elements that make couples therapy effective. “From Thin-Skinned to Win-Win“–a title suggested by Kent Powell, my […]
To fully clean up distressed feelings an apology needs to include the following ingredients. 1. Specificity: “I’m sorry about my ______.” That is, specify exactly what you did that you see now was mistaken. 2. Non-intentionality: “I didn’t mean to hurt you.” 3. Clarification: What was your miss – the mistake, misperception, misunderstanding, miscommunication, mishap, […]
Like a three ring circus, conflict resolution therapy with couples includes three arenas of interventions. In Arena A the therapist identifies and guides resolution of the issues over which couples have been experiencing tensions. Tensions can be manifest in squabbles, fights, or reluctance to address specific issues for fear that talking would lead to arguments. […]