by Harper West | Jul 27, 2023 | Parenting, Trauma
I often recommend Dr. Jonice Webb’s books and blogs, because she writes about the important topic of Childhood Emotional Neglect and its impact on emotional development. I thought I’d highlight and expand on the subject of a recent video blog she posted on “4 Subtle...
by Harper West | Feb 15, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Self-Acceptance
Be strong, but not rude. Be kind, but not weak. Be humble, but not timid. Be proud, but not arrogant. Zig Ziglar I am such a fan of compassion-based concepts and therapies because I know they worked for me. By happenstance I stumbled on these ideas and...
by Harper West | Aug 28, 2019 | Other-Blamer, Shame, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump
Ask just about anyone about Trump’s psychology, and they conclude that, like all bullies, he is a very insecure person. As many have noted: “You don’t need a fancy diploma to figure out what is wrong with Trump.” I would agree — even though I do have a degree in...
by Harper West | Nov 7, 2017 | Domestic Violence
With each mass shooting, the media struggles to explain the reasons for these attacks: Why does a Devin P. Kelley in Texas shoot up a church? Why does Stephen Paddock shoot hundreds at a concert in Las Vegas? Why did James Holmes, a neuroscience grad student, shoot up...
by Harper West | Nov 3, 2017 | Parenting
In the first session of psychotherapy during an assessment, I ask each patient about his or her family of origin, first using a very vague question: “Tell me about who raised you and what your childhood was like.” I use this very broad, open-ended statement purposely....
