Putting our Problems in Perspective
When I was in graduate school one of my professors was a devotee of Albert Ellis, the originator of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). For those not familiar with this model,…
One Resolution for the New Year: Try to be a little kinder
Much to my chagrin, I cannot find the exact quotation,but I believe that it was Aldous Huxely, the British writer, who noted near the end of his life that the…
Social Responsibility in Difficult Times
The evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of vaccines is incredibly strong (1). In addition, nearly 60% of the US population (2) is fully vaccinated and there has been no…
Strategies for Maintaining Family Harmony During the Holidays (and beyond)
All too often we fall into the trap of believing that we are right, that our opinions and beliefs are “indisputable facts,” and that those who disagree are at best…
A little humility, please
We think we know way more than we actually do. This is the theme of several books I have recently read. The idea that we know what motivates people, know…