by Dr. Brian Hooper | Sep 16, 2025 | Alternative to Psychiatric Medication, Anxiety, Depth Psychology, Emotions, Individuals In Crisis
So, what is a diagnosis… exactly? With the exception of organic disorders which involve physical malfunctions or malformations, psychological disorders are clusters of attitudes, ideas, and behaviors, often accompanied by distressing emotions, that are disruptive to...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Sep 9, 2025 | Anxiety, Archetypal, Trauma, Trauma Recovery
Don’t confuse your symptoms with the core problem. Let me explain; a person goes to a physician with a fever. Yes, the patient would like to have the fever reduced. And that will be part of the physician’s care. However, the physician must first determine the cause of...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Jun 11, 2021 | All Posts, Anxiety, Emotions, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
It has become very popular to quote the wisdom, “Don’t take anything personally.” Although well intentioned, this piece of advice can be damaging if not properly understood. It can result in frustration, shame, and hopelessness by the person receiving it. And, for the...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Oct 31, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety, Couples Communication, Emotions
Stop Saying “I feel that…” Feelings are important. Ideas are important. Stop confusing them! When a person begins a sentence with the words, “I feel that…” They are NOT communicating how they feel, they are communicating what they think! Sure, they may have some...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Apr 10, 2020 | Anxiety
Here is some advice that may seem at first strange. Please hang in there. Care for the soul and relief of its aches isn’t something that can be purchased. It can’t be gotten at the pharmacy or liquor store. Said differently, the ache does not improve by trying to...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Mar 15, 2020 | Anxiety
YES to recommendations of the CDC and NIH; Listen to Dr. Fauci! BUT NOW, how to calm the disquieted brain and soul? Firstly, be gentle with yourself. In times of emergency / grand uncertainty, it is NORMAL to have abnormal fears , unexpected emotionality, and racing...
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