Don’t Fall Out of the Sky: How Acting Out of Anger Often Hurts Us More Than the Other Guy

Once there was a turtle who was friends with two geese. The geese invited the turtle to come visit their…

Ask Dr. Conte: Why Can’t I Let Go of My Anger?

“I’m so pissed at my brother right now. The last time we spoke was over a month ago, and we…

The Zapper: Letting Go of the Things That Harm Us

On a special occasion, a young man was given a toy called the “zapper.” The zapper seemed like a fun…

VIDEO: The Ugly Flower: How Jealousy Can Destroy Your Relationships

Jealousy can be crippling. Sometimes people believe that jealousy comes from “caring so much,” but in reality, jealousy comes from…

Ask Dr. Conte: How Can I Get a Narcissist to Admit They Have A Problem?

Can you help unaware narcissists who are in denial that they have any psychological or emotional issues?   Great question.…

Have the Best Meal of Your Life: Can Denying Ourselves Make Us More Appreciative of What We Have?

Once there was a king who grew so spoiled that he demanded all the chefs in his kingdom cook for…

Ask Dr. Conte: Blowing Your Top – Can Indulging Your Anger Help Relieve Stress?

Do you think a short burst of non-violent anger on occasion is a positive thing as a stress reliever?  …

Ask Dr. Conte: Drop the Weight Vest – Shedding the Anger of Past Mistakes

I play basketball at a Division I university. I know I need to perform at a high level and not…

Learning to Speak the Language:  Abandoning Selfishness for Understanding

Once a girl from a very poor, remote country went to work in America. She learned to speak English, to…