Having Trouble With Positive Sense of Self?

Many exercisers enter the gym to give their minds a break. They may listen to music to disengage from what they are doing to endure the monotony of exercise that they need to do to lose weight or tone up—to turn mindless. Being mindful, however, is now considered an important element of a good workout. […]

The Trouble With Toxic Boundary Setting

While therapy can foster Self-awareness and growth, some misuse therapeutic language to justify their actions. Consider a friend who constantly cancels plans at the last minute, stating the need to protect their “energy” or “Mental health,” yet expects unwavering support when they need company. Or someone who declares, “I’m just setting a boundary,” when really, […]

Why Do Adults With BPD Have Trouble Being Alone?

D. W. Winnocott (1896-1991), the pediatrician, psychoanalyst, and British Object Relations theorist, is often quoted as saying that “There is no such thing as a baby” (1960). This was his way of dramatically emphasizing that a baby cannot survive alone. It is part of a symbiotic unit consisting of a mother and a baby. Many […]