Narcissus from Greek mythology and the daffodil bearing the same name We are drawn to them for many reasons, those narcissists among us....

This may be a weird question but taking time to answer it periodically for yourself can be eye-opening. There are so many metaphors...

Back in 2023, the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, published an advisory report about loneliness and lack of social connection as a...

Recently, I was reflecting on a moment during a self-improvement seminar that I attended after college. The facilitator asked us to to...

Dynamic Mind LLC is the official site for the partnership between me and Piper Harris of Untangled Mind LLC. We decided to create a new...

This project was a labor of love! The ability to make a meaningful contribution to the understanding and treatment of eating disorders...

While Adlerian psychology has promoted the courage to be imperfect for almost 100 years (see previous blog post about the originator of...

As we mark the first anniversary of Dynamic Mind, we are filled with gratitude and pride. Founded by Dr. Susan Belangee and Piper Harris,...

This phrase and similar versions are part of our vernacular. But do you know who originated the idea? It's certainly not anyone currently...

There is no shortage of opinions about what makes a good leader. You likely had some ideas come to mind even in reading the first...

I found this mug in the bookstore before I left campus this past weekend. I returned for the final choir concert of Dr. Steven Sametz's...

That's me in the navy patterned shirt. The conductor is Dr. Steven Sametz (we called him "Doc"), an amazing composer and choral director...

New positions afford opportunities to develop new practices, grow new strengths, and even learn a new language sometimes. It can be a bit...

How many of us want the fast and easy answer? Count me in! If I can get the information needed in less time and in straight-forward,...

I've noticed a trend over the last several years that various people within the scientific and psychological community continue to...

Imagine that you're playing a card game and the dealer has just dealt you your hand. As you look at the cards, you now have to figure out...

I realized that my elevator speech in the previous blog post was more about me and not so focused on the BASIS-A itself. So here is...

Another question I've started to hear more often is "Now what?" Those asking it have finished a consultation session with me and start...

Have you ever tried to explain your life's purpose in a 20 second elevator ride? Many "successful" people say this is an essential thing...

In a world filled with constant pressure to improve our weaknesses, we often overlook the tremendous power that lies within our...