Gay people are naturally creative and industrious. They are often a small percentage of any population and yet their societal contribution is enormous. I take a great deal of pride knowing not only gays, but also our courageous lesbians, transgenders, bisexuals, and queer members of our community have always stood up for causes that make…
Originally the term addiction was conceived and defined as physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (alcohol, tobacco, heroin and other substances). Subsequently, addiction was broadened to include any persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance. Henceforth, every symptom can be labeled an addiction. AddictionZ Victoria, BC Canada has compiled a list of 110…
No matter who you are or how confident and successful you may be have moments when you feel inadequate or fearful. Everybody has something deep inside that frightens them. It is part of the human experience, left over from our prehistoric days when healthy fear kept us alive. This healthy fear is a fight or flight…
Thoughts and Advice on Better Understanding and Coping with an Overly Used Label and Tolerating the Pain of a “Narcissistic” Interaction. Over the last couple of years, I’ve begun to see a revolution of articles on the topic of Narcissistic personality disorder. I would say that Narcissism is a fairly common disorder to varying degrees…
Thousands of people are living lives of quiet desperation. They are longing – longing for health, happiness, success, acceptance, love and growth in every form. Everyone is filled with positive intentions, yet only 96% function without the knowledge and emotional tools to turn such intent into reality. For 30+ years the Spontaneous Transformation techniques I…
It can sometimes be confusing to know if therapy is working, or if it is still working for you over a long period of time. Sometimes, when we begin going to therapy, it can seem like things are getting worse. This is something that is valuable to notice and it may be an indicator that…
Dr. Dorothy Provides Clear and Concise Wellness Definition and Tools Is there a definition of wellness? The word wellness is in the news, social media, blogs, books, on billboards, and in conversations.Many people reference a ‘state of well-being,’ which is vague to say the least. The vague definition of well-being and wellness implies ‘a state…
Open Letter To Kim Kardashian – Psoriasis Can Be Healed Dear Kim Kardashian: The headline by EXTRA – CELEBRITY NEWS August 31, 2016 “Reality star Kim Kardashian says she has learned to live with her psoriasis and is no longer trying to cover it up,” prompted me to write to you. To your embarrassment and…
The majority of people unwittingly commit acts of procrastination, worry, ruminating, fear, anxiety and/or suppressing their senses with OTC, Prescription or illegal drugs, alcohol, food, self-injury, etc. as self-sabotaging behaviors. While these acts might be momentarily helpful, they ultimately undermine yourself, especially when you engage in them repeatedly. These common acts of self-sabotage impacts many…
As individuals we react differently to our environment and situations depending on our past experiences. We all have moments of sadness, anger and loneliness, its a part of being human in this world. But if these feelings are happening more often than not and hindering your ability to enjoy life or to function in everyday…