Emotional blackmail is a form of emotional manipulation in which another person forces you to do something using emotional pressure. Because emotions drive action, strong emotions can drive strong action. Emotional blackmailers create strong negative emotions in you that encourage…
This is the third in a series on recognizing and changing abusive behavior. (See Why some child abuse victims repeat what was done to them and Coarse Pattern Recognition: A Guide to Modification). Since it can be very difficult to…
In Episode 260, astrologers Lisa Shaim and Chris Brennan discuss the first steps to take in interpreting a natal chart and what astrological factors to focus on in natal astrology. New students of astrology often learn different techniques, but they…
Raise your hands if you love the New Moon phase! If there’s ever a time to start over and burst with new ideas, as well as implement those ideas, it’s during the New Moon. A New month always ripe with…
This is a guest post by Jesse Homan, Dialectical Behavior Therapy therapist and coach. He is passionate about people and how we all connect with each other, our communities and the planet. A few months ago, I hosted (and attended)…
People often come to mental health work after they have lived for a while. This may help. Someone who has changed jobs, taken care of a family, studied late, lost confidence, found it again or sat with someone during difficult…
June 10, 11:11 am – Jun 14, 2026 10:53 PM EST, The Super New Moon at 24º02 Gemini begins a new lunar month and invites us to explore what happens when we choose to make radical changes in our perception…
In a previous post, I suggested a memory exercise based on mentally constructing a two-act play and summarizing the things you want to remember. Some students objected to the additional requirement of not only memorizing things, but also adding them…
Managing money in the digital age requires more than just saving and spending wisely. It requires strategy, discipline and an understanding of the tools that enable you to make sound financial decisions. With technological advancements, individuals now have direct access…
