by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When you think of depression, you likely think of sadness. You may imagine someone struggling to get out of bed, or slumped teary-eyed in front of the TV. And yes, depression does manifest in such symptoms for many people. However, irritability, edginess and explosive anger are also common signs […]
Is Politics Even About Politics?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC For most people, voting in political elections is a social phenomenon at least as much as it is a political one. From a psychological perspective, there are two basic political parties: People who politically agree with their parents, people who politically disagree with their parents. In both cases, no one votes–or abstains from […]
Why Am I Like This?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Some traits you are born with. Your eye color, for example. Some traits represent a more complex interaction between your biology and your environment. You may be born with biological tendencies toward alcoholism, for instance. But if you grow up on a remote island without a single bar or liquor store, you […]
Should You Plan Your Next Argument?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When is your next argument scheduled? I often ask this question of couples, but it also applies to families, co-workers, friends. You argue the most with the people closest to you, and most of these arguments follow a fairly predictable pattern. I know, I know–you don’t plan these arguments. But […]
The Art of Apologizing
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When was the last time you apologized for something? Has it been more than a day or two? If so, you might want to rethink your approach. In a good 48 hour period, maybe I make 10 mistakes. In a not-so-good 48 hour period, I can easily approach the triple […]
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