The bond between a child and their parents is one of the most foundational relationships in life. Yet, for many, this bond can be fraught with challenges, disappointments, and even profound pain. When ...

Dear Eric: Two weeks ago, we interred my mother’s ashes in a small ceremony in Panama where she was born and raised. An alcoholic, my mother was highly abusive, both psychologically and physically. As ...

The unwillingness to process anger, let go, and move on is the greatest obstacle to healing. And without learning to let go and move on towards what you want, it is impossible to heal from mental or ...

Dear Eric: Recently I ran into a friend who invited me for coffee with another friend. I don’t care for the other friend because he is misogynistic and opinionated. I didn’t explain any of this and ...

Many individuals who come into counseling are holding onto unresolved bitterness and resentment toward others who have done them wrong. This anger could relate to their childhood upbringing or failed ...

Letting go of anger won’t just make you happier and healthier. It will help you perform better at work too. Studies of office workers revealed forgiving colleagues for their missteps leads to ...

We hit the gym to lift weights, but sometimes the heaviest thing we carry is in our heads. You know, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it really means to be fit, Not physically fit, but ...

The crush of news about the thousands of people who have been laid off from their jobs in federal government has led me to reflect on my own job loss 14 years ago. I’m writing about it today not as a ...