Everything After “But”

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 7, 2015 Everything after “but” is bullshit! We say many truths that are uncomfortable.  One of the ways we try to avoid or minimize this discomfort is to explain away or balance out the truth with...

Be Your Adult

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT August 31, 2015 Be Your Adult In emotionally charged situations, we sometimes feel much younger than our biological age.  In a sense, our inner child has taken over and is managing the situation.  One of the problems...

Never as good or as bad

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT August 24, 2015 Things will never be as bad, or as good, as we expect them to be. When events or situations are coming up, it is easy to find yourself getting excited about how great it will be or dreading how awful it...

Relationships are Bad Math

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT August 17, 2015 Relationships are Bad Math There are different thoughts about what components make up a relationship.  Romantics will tell you that 1 + 1 = 1 because two people become one relationship.  Realists will...

Starting with Hunger

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT August 10, 2015 A good meal ought to begin with hunger. –French Proverb When eating is connected to our appetite, it is enjoyable and serves a deeper purpose.  When eating is disconnected from our appetite, it can...