Just before the holiday break, I put up a post which I took down several hours later after some long-time readers contacted me “off-line” and took issue with what I’d written. W., one of them, has several times pointed out to me that readers often give back on the site and I can benefit from… Continue reading Giving to Get
Psychological Fairy Tales
This novella is part of a series of re-envisioned fairy tales in which I probe some of the darker aspects of human psychology. I’m also at work on a science fantasy epic that will explore the same terrain. If you would be interested in hearing about future releases, please add your email address to my… Continue reading Psychological Fairy Tales
Withdrawal of Post
If you came to the site expecting to find my latest post about gratitude and scarcity, I’ve taken it down. I think it came across in a way I didn’t intend, as if I were “guilting” people. For those of you who felt that way, I’m very sorry. During my last break, I didn’t make… Continue reading Withdrawal of Post
From Intellectualization to Depersonalization: A Spectrum
[As I was about to publish this post, it occurred to me that its intellectual subject matter was a way to escape from the intensely emotional focus and interactions with readers from my last post — a defense mechanism at work!] As I’m thinking ahead to the the participatory research project I have planned for… Continue reading From Intellectualization to Depersonalization: A Spectrum
On the Receiving End of Borderline Rage
I had an email from another therapist this week, asking whether I’d written anything for professionals who work with people who suffer from features of borderline personality disorder. She had recently been “fired” by one such client and felt upset about it. In fantasy, I imagined that it had happened in a very angry way,… Continue reading On the Receiving End of Borderline Rage