Moving Forward Blog
“Alternative Facts”& Self-Lies
When Reality Is Just
Too Hard To Swallow
Isn’t a fact a fact? Well, Kellyanne Conway, the President’s Chief Advisor said the most mind boggling thing on MSNBC Sunday morning, 1/22/17. When asked by Chuck Todd how she could argue with facts about the numbers at Trump’s inauguration, Conway said she was presenting “alternative facts.” But, a sum is a sum. Right? So,…
Is There A Bully In Your Head?
Meryl Streep’s words at the Golden Globes struck a note. They made me think not only about people who bully other people, but also about bullying voices that occupy some people’s minds. Especially in persistent depression. In her speech, Streep said: “This instinct to humiliate…gives permission for other people to do the same. When the…
Clicking For A Therapist
What Should You Look For?
You’re looking online for a therapist, but you have no idea what therapist or kind of therapy would be right for you. So, what should you look for in a therapist? I dislike the word “should.” But I couldn’t think of a better one to offer a bit of advice about how to look for…
