by Deniz Sidali, M.A. The French philosopher, Rene Descartes is famous for the proposition, “Je pense, donc je suis”. In Latin, it is translated as “Cogito ergo sum”. And in English, we know this popular phrase as “I think, therefore
by Megan Sy, M.A., M.S. Endings are tough for many people. It usually doesn’t matter what kind of ending it is – all endings big and small often have that sense of “bittersweetness” to them. I recently left a part-time
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. John’s wife just left him, his kids hate him, and he just lost his job. Understandably, he is very distressed and reports feeling both angry and depressed. “So, John, what specifically can I help you with?”
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. Lately, many of my young adult friends have discussed struggling with guilt around family obligations. As their parents age and develop health-related issues, they are faced with the novel challenge of balancing their own lives and
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A, M.S. Summer is a transient time. The weather changes, and for many people so do their schedules (summer fridays), work attire, recreational activities (vacations, outdoor sports etc.) among other things. While many of these changes may
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. While I was working at a clinic specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a few of my colleagues remarked about how many of their clients would obsess and ruminate about their former significant others even years after
by William Taboas, M.A. There is a prevailing philosophy of life in westernized and post-industrial cultures that to “win” is to strive in life. Winning can mean a number of things; from winning a competition to getting a job, to
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. I just took my car in for its yearly vehicle inspection, which inspired a thought. When it comes to our cars, the government mandates that we check them to make sure they are running safely and
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. Many sleep hygiene guidelines advise readers to cover up their clocks at bedtime and to refrain from counting the hours of sleep they are about to get. Although these guidelines seldom provide the rationale for how
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. I hate being late. I have always believed that my being late was inconsiderate to others. Similarly, I viewed other people being late as devaluing my time. You can therefore imagine how this would play