by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Whoever you consider to be the Bad Guys, this much is certain: They think of themselves as the Good Guys. And the people you consider to be the Good Guys? They also think of themselves as the Good Guys. When you’re next in conflict with your co-worker, your next door […]
Letting Go of Anger
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC In and of itself, anger is neither good nor bad. It’s just an energy. Anger toward an employer or romantic partner can lend you the courage to leave an unhealthy situation. Anger regarding some social injustice may motivate you to write a check or lend a hand. When you point […]
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 […]
Take the Traffic Light Test
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Visualize a traffic light. Close your eyes for a few seconds and really try to see it in your mind’s eye. Did your traffic light indicate a color, or was it dark? Was the light red, yellow or green? Did the light keep changing colors, or was it one […]
Holidays and How to Survive Them, Part 2
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC The holidays are like Las Vegas. Lots of drunk people wandering around beer goggling, blinking lights, spending too much money. And then there is the crushing return trip – that head-pounding Monday morning back at work, fatter and poorer than you were before. But these aren’t the only ways the […]
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