by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Things go wrong. It’s what things do. As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I am well aware of this. The Cowboys players and coaches are not available for me to yell at. My TV is. It’s human nature to assign blame when things go sideways. But despite all the “blame” I’ve… CONTINUE
Archives for October 2016
Your Head: Friend or Foe?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC At one level, a headache–or back ache or neck ache–isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you do to yourself, albeit unintentionally. A famous therapist, Fritz Perls, would redirect clients complaining of a headache. He would have them instead say, “I am hurting myself with my head.” Next time… CONTINUE
Is Your Partner a Stupid Poopy Face?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC For better or worse, your first model for Romantic Relationship comes from your parents or childhood caregivers. It’s not what they say about relationships that shapes you, but what they don’t say. Every family has unspoken rules. We don’t address conflict directly. Men sometimes yell and break things. Mothers worry… CONTINUE
Does Spanking Work?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC 75% of Americans spank their children. But does it work? Before I answer this question, let me pose another. Suppose you’re going to buy a new TV. What do you do first? You google it. You research different TVs. It’s a big purchase, and you’re not going to spend your… CONTINUE