Take Care of the Problem Now

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 21, 2013 “Take care of the problem now, or else you’ll just suffer again later when you screw everything up the next time.” –Elizabeth Gilbert Life has a tendency to be circular.  Therefore, the...

Needs That Motivate Us

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 14, 2013 We are not motivated by needs that have already been satisfied… only by those that haven’t. We all have needs.  That is part of being human.  However, the needs that drive our behavior are the needs...

A Revolving Wheel in My Head

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 7, 2013 “There is nothing worse than taking something into your head: it turns into a revolving wheel that you can’t control.” –Ugo Betti Controlling what we think about is easier said than done....

Carried Shame

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 30, 2013 We have enough to deal with in life.  We don’t need to carry other people’s shame as well. When people who were significant to us as children behaved shamefully, either directly to us or indirectly...

Sooth Yourself

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 23, 2013 Soothe Yourself Fear, pain, anger, embarrassment, and guilt are all normal human emotions.  These emotions are also typically uncomfortable.  When we react to strong, uncomfortable emotions without...