by Harper West | Sep 10, 2014 | Psychology, Uncategorized
Doctors prescribe benzodiazepines like Xanax (alprazolam) and Klonopin (clonazepam) as if they have no side effects or long-term risk, but a new study links the use of these “benzos” to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Just a 3-month course of...
by Harper West | Jan 28, 2014 | Psychology, Uncategorized
Meditation has become extremely popular and with good reason: The benefits for body, mind and spirit are well researched and well documented. Although I have practiced meditation since 1977, I recognize that phrases used in teaching meditation, such as “be in the...
by Harper West | Jan 24, 2014 | Parenting, Psychology
I had been seeing a pre-teen girl in therapy for a couple of months and recently saw the girl and her father for a review of the therapy goals. We discussed if her behaviors were improving, what was working about therapy, and what wasn’t. Although she and her father...
by Harper West | Jun 21, 2013 | Psychology
Much of the Pack Leader Psychology book and concept is based on personal accountability. If one is unable to own up to faults or errors, it signals a person who has low self-worth and is unable to accept additional shameful feelings. Obesity is one sign that a person...
