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The Midas Touch
There is a fascinating story from Greek mythology about King Midas.  You have probably heard of him through the expression, “The Midas...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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No News is Good News
I sometimes make a suggestion to clients that they don't usually like. It is to reduce their intake of news. I don't suggest this for...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Meaning in Suffering
In the l960s, Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl developed a therapy of meaning, which he called, Logotherapy. The main premise? As long as...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Un-Reality Therapy
Decades ago, there was a popular therapy called, Reality Therapy.  The aim was what you’d expect:  to help clients live in reality. The...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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The Tipping Point
Sarah has complained about her boyfriend, Mark, for years. She's unhappy that he works so much. She wants more attention, more nights...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 7, 20242 min read
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What You Think of Me is None of My Business
I used to know a young woman, Michelle. Â Michelle was very distressed when she was around her family. Her siblings were condescending...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 7, 20241 min read
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Why I No Longer Treat Minors
I used to work with a lot of children and teens.  But I will no longer see minors.  The reason?  The State of California’s laws about...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Are You Positive?
There was a fascinating study done several years ago. They took pessimists and tried to turn them into optimistics. The participants...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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Not Tonight, I have a Headache
Jack and Jill have been married for l0 years.  They have two children and a happy marriage — except for one problem. Jack has a higher...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jun 29, 20243 min read
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Bad Therapy
There's a new book with a provocative name and thesis. It's called, Bad Therapy, by journalist Abigail Shreier. The book is a harsh...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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People of the Lie
Psychiatrist, M. Scott Peck,  wrote a popular book years ago called, People of the Lie. It’s an eye-opening book about a disturbing...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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An Ally to All People
I have a web page through Psychology Today (PT). On there, they ask us to check off the groups in which we are allied. I wasn’t sure at...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
May 20, 20242 min read
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Does Couples Therapy Work?
Jake and Jan have been married for eight years, and have two children. But for the last couple of years, they have bickered almost...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
May 16, 20241 min read
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When a Friendship Ends
An old and dear friend ended our friendship by text. I'm still not sure why. She ended the text with, "I wish you the best." I was...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
May 16, 20242 min read
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Thoughts on Mother's Day
Today is Mother’s Day, a day that the culture devotes to women who are mothers. Frankly, I have mixed feelings about a day celebrating...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
May 12, 20242 min read
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Are you a Cassandra?
Lisa is a Cassandra. It's a blessing and a curse. Being a Cassandra means that Lisa has a sixth sense about people and situations. She...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Revisited?
When I moved to Berkeley from the East Coast in l982, I expected that the area would be awash with drugs. Shockingly, I found the...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Speed Kills (And Not Just Meth)
Decades ago, there was a fascinating study. The researchers staged an event to see how people would react. It took place in a busy urban...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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What Do You Expect?
One of the most challenging experiences for a therapist is when a client leaves angrily. Fortunately, it is rare. But when it happens,...
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Mindlessness Meditation?
Practically everyone is practicing mindfulness meditation. It's being promoted in the classrooms, businesses, even at your local Kaiser....
Stacy Taylor, LCSW
May 30, 20221 min read
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