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Family Meetings

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 27, 2014

Now and then in the life of every family, parents need to call a family meeting. Some common purposes include solving a problem, making a decision, planning family outings or activities, or understanding and getting along with a rebelling family member. Some families hold meetings once a week, but regular meetings work better once a […]

Guilt, Bogus Guilt, and Shame

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2014

If you’re feeling bad about yourself, you might as well do it up right. Make something good come out of it. You can do it three different ways, and though they all feel pretty much the same at the time, the way you think and talk to yourself determines whether you end up feeling better […]

Drug or Alcohol Abuse, Smoking, Poor Diet/Exercise: Are You Enabling Someone to Defy Doctor's Orders?

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2014

This article is for readers who have a loved one who refuses to follow doctor’s orders for recovery from a medical problem. It assumes you have read first the article I wrote for your loved one, “Are You in Defiance of Medical Compliance?” And like the first piece, if you read the rest of this article and […]

Is Your Faith Healthy?

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2014

What is healthy faith, anyway, and who am I to judge it? As a psychologist, I can tell when people’s religious beliefs and lifestyles are enabling them to enjoy life, be enjoyable to others, and leave the world a better place each day. No matter what a person’s religious faith or denomination, most would agree […]

For Holiday Love, Joy, & Peace: Ten Tips for Avoiding Holiday Distress

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2014

1. Have realistic expectations. Don’t sentimentalize old memories too much. And don’t go the other way either, replaying empty, depressing memories of the past. Content yourself with reality. 2. Give to others, without expecting anything in return—especially appreciation. Let that be a pleasant surprise, and give just for the pure joy it. 3. Dust off two or three […]

The Lost Art of the Effective Apology

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2014

THE LOST ART OF THE EFFECTIVE APOLOGY Imagine that you have messed up big time—physically abused your child, cheated on your wife, stole money at work, or lied to your husband about where you were. And let’s say you really want to make sure that both you and the people you’ve hurt can trust that […]

The Best Revenge: Up, Out, and Away

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 15, 2014

The great majority of fights we’re fired up for just aren’t worth fighting. Recently I tried to get into an argument with a relative that was harshly criticizing my wife. She appreciated that I wanted to protect her, but she didn’t really need it. In fact she seemed amused at my efforts, and when I […]

Keeping Your Anger in the Fairway

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 15, 2014

I like to think of anger as the normal human response to injustice. It’s the way we’re supposed to feel inside when something is unfair. It’s healthy, because it helps us to see what we can do to correct the injustice, and then it motivates us to do it. After we have taken action, the […]

A Suicide Prevention Letter You Can Write

By Dr. Paul Schmidt on March 14, 2014

The following article is offered in an effort to prevent someone's suicide: If someone you know is talking about helplessness or suicide, you would do well to write them a letter. And if it's you, write yourself a letter, and ask someone else to write you one too, saying something along these lines: "Please keep this […]

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Paul F. Schmidt, PhD

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