Tag: psyche

The Dark Side of People Pleasing

Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? If not, good for you. If so, you’re not alone. Everybody’s doing it these days. What in the world could compel someone to act contrary to their own wishes? I’ll tell you what: people pleasing. People pleasing occurs when a person puts everyone… Continue reading The Dark Side of People Pleasing

Walk and Talk Therapy

The counseling process is all about becoming un-stuck and creating movement in parts of your self that have become stagnant.  It’s also focused on making connections and gaining the inspiration needed to realize your authentic self. This can certainly be accomplished while sitting down in an enclosed area though it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes getting out… Continue reading Walk and Talk Therapy

Dreams and Growth

Dreaming is an art. It is the art by which nature attempts to re-establish wholeness between your conscious and unconscious minds. Dreams do not intend to be deceptive or even elusive. They are imaginal messengers from your innermost psyche that speak in the only language they know; symbol and metaphor.  Taking the time to understand… Continue reading Dreams and Growth

The Father of American Psychology

William James was the first American psychologist. He has been quoted as saying that “the first psychology class I ever attended was the one I taught.” This course was offered at Harvard University in 1875 and it began the study of psychology in America. William strove to understand human consciousness as a whole; he did… Continue reading The Father of American Psychology

Always Dreaming

The human psyche is always dreaming. Nature has endowed us with an unconscious mind that perpetually produces streams of images which lie just below the surface of conscious awareness. The unconscious is continually active and never completely turns off. When we sleep, the ego relinquishes control of the mind and allows itself to be submerged… Continue reading Always Dreaming