Remember: Despite how open, peaceful, and loving you attempt to be, people can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves.” –Matt Kahn Have you ever felt like going into hibernation to get away ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to grandparents who have been going through a tough time and don't want to burden their family with their problems.

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” — the ...

This article is one part of the Schemas: An Introduction series of 18 posts, covering each of the 18 schemas outlined originally by Jeffrey Young. Based on my own clinical experience and style, I’m ...

“Find your purpose“ has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this, and what if I never do? This is ...

On some days, the very last thing in the world you want to do is cook. It was a long day at work or at school. You got into an argument with a family member or a friend, or maybe you just don't feel ...

I open up about the lingering effects of childhood experiences where I was made to feel like a burden, and how those feelings can show up in adult life—like automatically turning down small offers of ...