Few things in life are more pivotal than a shift of mind. This profound experience catalyzes defining moments that enable you to embark on exciting new paths. The following articles are devoted to that purpose.
Few things in life are more pivotal than a shift of mind. This profound experience catalyzes defining moments that enable you to embark on exciting new paths. The following articles are devoted to that purpose.
In another cross-posting of the blog and podcast, Mel reveals the three pillars of singular, excellent leadership. The podcast includes a...
Read Full PostEither / or thinking leads to stagnation, while embracing complexity brings clarity of thought. Read to discover how our relationships evolve once we...
Read Full PostThis very question highlights the problem One of the primary problems in relationships arises from how we envision our relationships. Conventional...
Read Full PostThe most important relationship you’ll ever have is with your thoughts. Thoughts script your experience of life. When thoughts attach to fear, the...
Read Full PostIn recent years, I’ve treated increasing numbers of individuals who are driven to distraction through their pursuit of perfection. The desire...
Read Full PostA troubling theme that I come across in my work as a therapist -- and in my observation of people in general -- is the belief that we should always
Read Full PostAs parents, no matter how devoted and nurturing we may be, our children often struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a host of other
Read Full PostIn my previous article, Self-Esteem: A Missed Diagnosis, I proposed that a devaluation of one’s self lies at the heart of most psychological and
Read Full PostAccording to the National Institute of Health, one in every two Americans will ultimately be diagnosed with some form of mental illness. What’s
Read Full PostIs it always a good idea to do the best you can do? This question came up recently in a therapy session and catalyzed me to look more deeply into the
Read Full Post[powerpress] In The Possibility Podcast episode 137, I share my approach for overcoming anxiety, fear and distress cultivated from principles of
Read Full PostIn recent years, I’ve treated increasing numbers of individuals who are driven to distraction through their pursuit of perfection. The desire
Read Full PostLet's begin by looking at what we mean by the word anxiety. Anxiety is the emotional/physical response that occurs when our thoughts attach to
Read Full PostIn any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,
Read Full PostIn any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime,
Read Full PostEarly in my career as a therapist, I found myself feeling frustrated in my ability to assist a couple with whom I was working. They were
Read Full PostMastering your Communication Skills: Breaking Through to the Other Side A Real-Time, Interactive, Online Workshop To enjoy resilient
Read Full PostI’ve often heard people in conflicted and unhappy marriages claim that they are staying together for the sake of the children. Their implied
Read Full PostAs parents, no matter how devoted and nurturing we may be, our children often struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a host of other
Read Full PostWe take for granted that our words convey exactly what we intend them to. This is a particularly misinformed assumption. I have observed that upon
Read Full PostI was recently having a conversation with a young man about his passion in certain sports. As we talked further it became very evident that he would
Read Full PostOur Most Intimate Relationship The most intimate relationship we will have in our lives is not with our parents, our spouses, our children or
Read Full PostIn my work as a psychotherapist I often see individuals who are plagued by a relentless measuring of themselves. These people carry on an internal
Read Full PostThey may impact you but they may not be about you Our close personal relationships often feel like we’re under a microscope, as we examine, react
Read Full PostI find it troubling that our inclination toward criticizing one another, particularly in familial or committed partnerships, overwhelms our
Read Full PostI've been struck by how often our words fly by each other without any real sincerity to them. Have you noticed how punctuated and meaningless our
Read Full PostMany years ago, I’d often fall into a recurring disagreement with my former wife. At bedtime I’d frequently find myself saying, “It’s hot in
Read Full PostToo often, when we encounter challenges and conflict in our primary relationships we tend to spiral down very quickly. When we’re in this down
Read Full PostOur Most Intimate Relationship The most intimate relationship we will have in our lives is not with our parents, our spouses, our children or
Read Full PostMy previous post, “The Problem with Perfection,” unraveled some of the mythology and beliefs about notions of perfection that limit and impede
Read Full Post[powerpress] The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 133 is another bonus episode: a conversation you may not have heard between Christian
Read Full Post[powerpress] The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 132 is a bonus episode: an interview I gave Dwight Hurst on The Broken Brain
Read Full PostWe’re all familiar with the expression, “If I could only live my life over.” We obviously cannot get a redo over what has past, but we can
Read Full PostTraditional therapy is often a blend of inquiry and validation, followed by the time-honored refrain, “How does that make you feel?” While
Read Full PostThe problem is not what we think, it’s how we think. Our thinking inclines toward gross over-simplifying. This habit leads to a mindless dulling
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