by Dr. Brian Hooper | Oct 31, 2019 | Narcissism
The son feels the disappointment of his father because he no longer embraces the values of his father. The father only sees the son as a disappointing flawed reflection of himself. And the son; therefore, bares his father’s shame. It’s like this. The father cannot...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Oct 14, 2019 | Trauma
Trauma comes in many forms – witnessing violence, experiencing accidental physical trauma, being victimized by assault physically or/and emotionally, and the slow daily aggressions that come to those raised in environments of abuse and neglect. One of the most under...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Oct 9, 2019 | Alternative to Psychiatric Medication
Recently I was at dinner with a dear friend who encouraged me to take a taste of her kimchi (a fermented cabbage that is a staple of the Korean diet). Though I’d heard of its purported unpleasant aroma, I was delightfully surprised by its zesty and pleasing taste. It...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Sep 24, 2019 | Archetypal, Depth Psychology
It is popular to speak of spirituality today. Many will say that they are “spiritual but not religious.” I’m not here to make an argument for or against religion, as some religions do, and some do not contribute to a person’s sense of soul. I am here to sound a...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | May 5, 2019 | Emotions
“Why do I always think that I’m somehow responsible when I experience abuse? Why do I feel confused when I know I did nothing to deserve the abuse I’m receiving? Why do I stay in abusive situations?” Her mother’s messages were, “Don’t do anything to embarrass me;...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Feb 11, 2019 | Couples Communication
Note that the title does not say “easy,” but “simple.” There is, of course, a big difference. Intimacy can only be achieved as the result of the development of three prior conditions. I’ll list them in order with each followed by an arrow pointing to the next...
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