One of the reasons I’ve neglected the blog is that I have been working on understanding better. I’m still not entirely there but I want to share my thoughts so far and ask readers for their...
Dr. Smith's Latest Articles
New: Podcast for Therapists
At last we’re ready to launch a new podcast about psychotherapy offered primarily for therapists. Have a look at our 3 minute Video Introduction. It’s called, not surprisingly, “How...
Update on Attachment to Therapist
Some new thoughts about the healing part of attachment to your therapist.
“Process Empowerment” to enhance...
My story:Decades ago, I saw how early trauma patients avoided recalling their most terrible experiences, but when they finally brought them into their sessions, healing was rapid and permanent...
Avoidant Attachment
A Reader Asked: “You write a lot about people that are conscious of their attachment to their therapist …what about those that avoid…” [photo by Alexander Dummer, Pexels.com, supplied by...
Addiction
Do We Have Free Will?
I read something recently suggesting that most of our decisions are made outside of consciousness...
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Alcoholism and other addictions are baffling for everyone. People who suffer from them think they...
Mindfulness
Working With the Inner Child
Many of the questions that have come up recently around attachment to your therapist boil down to...
A Guide to Personal Change
Dear Readers, my new book, How We Heal and Grow: The Power of Facing Your Feelings is available...