“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.” ~ 14th Dalai Lama Empathy burnout is a real thing. Interestingly, compassion burnout, is not. Empathy and compassion are two different things. Empathy is feeling the pain of others. Compassion is cultivating the intent to do something about it. Empathy…
Hey everyone! Here is the information on part 2 of the 30 Second Therapy episode on anxiety and supplements. First of all, full self-disclosure: I suffer from anxiety. Whether it was the childhood in Beirut, the teenage years in Tehran, family DNA…it’s hard to say, but I was that guy who would get full on…
Hey everyone! I’m having a ton of fun doing these quick 30 Second Therapy videos. This one is on the use of CBD oil for anxiety, and I go over the five components in scientific studies that I look for before recommending supplements or medication or treatment modalities: Double blind studies Large number of participants…
The first of my 30 Second (ish) Therapy series – how to get mentally prepared for big life changes! It’s important to put both external supports and internal supports in place. The more you surround yourself with people who have have made the same transition, the more smoothly it will go. The more you can…