by Harper West | Nov 20, 2016 | Accountability, DSM, Other-Blamer, Shame, Uncategorized
Followers of Donald J. Trump often exclaim they like him because “he says it like it is“ and he is against “political correctness.” Certainly the content of Trump’s outspokenness confirms this, as his statements during the campaign were often bigoted, incited hate and...
by Harper West | Sep 13, 2016 | DSM, Uncategorized
I heard an NPR Snap Judgment segment today called “Crash and Burn” that exposed the complete fallacy of the current psychiatric diagnosis system enshrined in the DSM-5 or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It was a classic case of what is wrong...
by Harper West | Aug 20, 2016 | Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized
I almost didn’t read a blog by actor Michael O’Keefe , because I didn’t think I could relate to a comparison of acting and meditation. But I’m sure glad I did. At first I just appreciated that it was a well-written, thoughtful, and fascinating take on how meditation...
by Harper West | Aug 11, 2016 | DSM, Uncategorized
NOTE: This post does not reflect my political views, but is merely a discussion of Donald Trump’s personality. Some people believe psychologists should not “diagnose” celebrities or others without assessing in person. However, I do not believe there...
by Harper West | Aug 8, 2016 | Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized
Do you want to: feel more calm, contented and fulfilled with life manage emotional problems such as irritability, anger, anxiety and depression strengthen your relationships be truly self-confident and learn to love yourself! If you live in the...
by Harper West | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
My speaking coach, Eleni Kelakos, has posted a good blog on the importance of vocal tone, pitch and timbre in communicating authority, presence and confidence. In addition, I’d suggest that the voice can send signals about our emotional status, such as...
