When you’ve made some bad mistakes in a relationship, the road back from your partner’s bitterness is a challenging one. Just making positive changes isn’t enough, at least at first. Continue Reading
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When You’ve Made Some Bad Mistakes–Understanding Their Bitterness
Often in relationships there’s one person who has made some major mistakes that have left the other person feeling angry, bitter or betrayed. (Sometimes all three!) Continue Reading
HEROES and VILLAINS with DISABILITIES in 1940s Comic Books
Disabled heroes in comic books? They’ve been around since the beginning of the industry, but especially as World War II was finally drawing to a close. Continue Reading
Helena Antipoff, the Most Admirable Psychologist You Never Heard Of
Born of privilege, Helena Antipoff (1892-1974) lived a life of remarkable service. A psychologist by training, she was born to Russian aristocracy, Continue Reading
“And” rather than “But”
My respect for the power of using “and” rather than “but” began early in my work as a psychologist. Continue Reading
African American Heroes and Villains of Forties and Fifties Comic Books
In keeping with the celebration of diversity on this website, the following is a list of African American heroes and villains featured in American comic books of the 1940s and 1950s. Continue Reading
African Comic Book Heroes from the Forties and Fifties
Mark Carlson-Ghost In keeping with the celebration of diversity on this website, the following is a list of African or African American characters featured in American comic books of the 1940s and 1950s. I include them here for three reasons: as a reflection of historical attitudes towards Black men and women of that era, as… Continue Reading
Seven Tips for Overcoming Bitterness
The Bitterness Narrative can be overcome by a conscious effort to reframe Continue Reading
Two-Spirit Tales–A Berry Curious Raiding Party
Two-spirit folktales, legends about individuals who possess both male and female qualities, are included in the cultures of many Native American tribes. Continue Reading
Philip’s Daughters, “Great Lights” of the Early Church
The four prophetic sisters of Phyrgia, better known today as Philip’s daughters, are prime examples of a rich history of female leadership that has been hidden in the shadows of history. Continue Reading
The Inclusive Message of the Eight Immortals
The Eight Immortals are among the most popular folk figures in China. They also represent a powerful message of inclusion. Continue Reading
A Four Directions Meditation
Jason Ghost Find a quiet place to sit. Do your best to slow down your thoughts and be open to the wisdom the four directions have for you. Continue Reading
Constructing a New Biblical Narrative about LGBT People
One of the central sources of negative attitudes towards LGBT folk is a perceived Biblical narrative that is hostile to queer sexuality. But this is not the only story possible. Continue Reading
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