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"I Hate Myself When I Yell at My Kids" and How Understanding Emotions Helps
We can only meet our children’s feelings when we know how to meet our own.
Sep 73 min read


Basic Steps to Get a Grip On Angry Impulses
I was on the subway and I witnessed a needless escalation of anger that ended with somebody being punched in the face. I was shaken and...
Apr 7, 20236 min read


My Crooked Path to Becoming a Psychotherapist & Striving to Be My Authentic Self
Changing careers was scary, but hating my job was worse.
Aug 7, 20225 min read


Is This a George Costanza Moment?
You know that moment when you feel the jolt of being knocked out of your calm or usual emotional state? Maybe you’re walking down the...
Aug 15, 20173 min read


Why Are People Mean?
Cecily grew up in a family with lots of shouting and sometimes some hitting. Cecily naturally thought yelling and hitting WAS anger. I
Feb 13, 20175 min read

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