by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 5, 2016
Anger has been in the news a lot lately. With all of the reports in the media about terrorist rampages, mass shootings, political unrest and protests, many people are very upset. A lot of folks feel like the character from the movie Network (1976) Howard Beale who...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 20, 2016
When things go wrong it is normal to want to know why. Seeking understanding is an important way to learn and prevent future problems. Unfortunately, instead of seeking real answers which are often complicated, it is easier to find someone to blame. Psychologically,...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 7, 2016
Those who are disturbed by the level of incivility demonstrated in the recent presidential campaign have reason for concern. One of the important lessons emerging from new research is the finding that many people are simply unable to have reasonable conversations...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 21, 2016
The tragedy of the Orlando massacre has shaken America’s soul and left many wondering why such atrocities continue to happen . Many people who are otherwise mentally healthy report experiencing increased anxiety and fear for no particular or obvious reason. If...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 5, 2016
What comes to mind when you hear the word crazy ? It’s a term we hear or use every day. For some, it’s just another word for being illogical or irrational. For others it is a scary pronouncement about a severe and unchangeable mental condition. For some others...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 18, 2016
I’m not clear how many people are worried that they are not having enough sex but I do know from clinical experience that many tend become discouraged in their relationships and give up on sex. — Research shows that folks who have sex at least once a week...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 7, 2016
May is Mental Health Awareness month and given the many unfortunate impressions of therapy and therapist that are out there, this is a good time to sort out fact from fiction. As I mentioned before, one common misconception is that a therapist is someone who will...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 29, 2016
When people think about psychotherapy, there is a common image that comes to mind that is off putting and misleading. For a long time, psychiatry has used the orthodontic metaphor of straightening to convey what it does. For example, there is a leading professional...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 12, 2016
Although it has felt like winter lately, Spring is here and with it comes the annual rituals of spring cleaning. Milder weather is the perfect time to spruce things up and to fix the things that have broken and fallen into disrepair throughout the year. Likewise, it...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Mar 28, 2016
For Christians, Easter Sunday is a celebration of Hope. But whether you are a Christian or not hope is an essential aspect of mental health and a good life. Hope, of course, is that positive expectation we have that things will be better and that we can achieve our...
