Dear Everybody, I met a guy the other day during one of my Stop & Shop therapy sessions who asked me what I did for a living. I told him I was a farmer. He asked how much land I … Read More
Dear Everybody, I find as time goes by that these columns come more often from my heart, experience, and feelings and less often from my head and thoughts. For one thing, I do believe that my past life experience as … Read More
Question for Bernie Do you think a lack of self-love is behind addiction? Thanks for all you do! Bernie’s Answer Yes, it is grounded in growing up without parental love. This absence of parental love accounts for not only addictions … Read More
For those of you who haven’t had a chance yet to read the Inspirational Poems on my website, I thought it might be enjoyable (and inspirational) for you to read them now. And for those of you who are inspired … Read More
Question for Bernie: I have MS and no allopathic medicine has been prescribed for me (to my joy). I keep my eyes and ears open to learn about complementary medicine and different schools of healing. However, whenever I hear of … Read More
We all need to be in touch with our female and male sides that reside in the unconscious mind— the anima and the animus. They are within us whether we acknowledge them or not. So, this post focuses on how … Read More
Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science. ~ Claude Bernard, French Psychologist (1813-1878) Our ability to think is what separates us from each other and sometimes from the true nature of life. When we think we know the … Read More
My wishes to all for the inspiration to believe in and love yourself unconditionally, making this New Year your best yet. Here is a poem from one of our readers that I think is perfect for the New Year. It … Read More
[Note: In the story that follows, Cameron is not the name of the patient. Other identifying details have been changed in order to protect privacy.] On Thursday, Cameron, a colon cancer patient, came into my office for the fourth psychotherapy … Read More
Remember This December That love weighs more than gold! – Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon The Holiday Season is now in full swing. Thanksgiving Day has gone by, but Hanukkah on December 20th, Christmas on December 25th, and Kwanzaa on December … Read More