Category Archives: Counseling Concepts

The Yerkes-Dodson Law

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

This post is largely for my students, past present and future, but perhaps it makes for interesting reading for others. Aside from the intrinsic value of understanding the concept of curvilinear relationships, the Law affords us a solid understanding of … Continue reading →

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Professional Decline – It May be Coming Sooner than You Think

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

I may have posted this a couple of years ago, but it is worth a re-post (if for no other reason than to remind me that my own professional decline has already happened). The article is useful in my own … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Relief from Scott Adams

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

Scott Adams – he of Dilbert comic strip fame – has this wonderful video on achieving relief from anxiety. I don’t normally link to YouTube here in my Blog, but this seemed worth it. In this time of war in … Continue reading →

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Pornography: It’s More Dangerous than You Think (Part 2)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

  In part two of this two-part look at the dangers of pornography, I wanted to gather some thoughts about sexuality in general, about control and shame, and about how we as humans can get so very damn good at … Continue reading →

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Trying to Quell Your “Monkey Mind”? Try These Books as a Starting Point

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

If I were to guess, I would say that 60% of what I do as a life coach involves talking about anxiety. My clients are quick to hear my lecture on anxiety and most of the time they don’t get … Continue reading →

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Paese dei balocchi – Pornography in the Land of Toys

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

Paese dei balocchi – Pornography in the Land of Toys (Or Why Porn is More Dangerous Than You Think: Part One) Paese dei balocchi is Italian for Land of Toys and is a good way to frame this rather long … Continue reading →

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Bibliotherapy – a Reading Treament for Depression

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

The best evidence for the treatment of depression has consistently been a combination of talk therapy and psychopharmaceuticals. At least, in terms of relief and, ultimately, the derivation of strategies to cope when the “black dog” arrives once more at … Continue reading →

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Relax – Nothing is Under Control

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Dr Joseph Russo

I saw a bumper-sticker once. Looked like this: The Buddha is said to have that bumper sticker on his car (a Tesla, I might add). Anyway, I have been reflecting on the idea of “control” and the ways that accountants … Continue reading →

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Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think Here’s how to make the most of it. [Editor’s Note: This piece was written by Arthur C. Brooks for the July 2019 issue of the The Atlantic. It is his … Continue reading →

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Get out of the Comparison Trap!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Comparing ourselves to others is a direct path to unhappiness. Sadly, doing so is commonplace. Even people at the pinnacle of attainment do this. There’s always someone else who makes more money, drives a fancier car, lives in a bigger … Continue reading →

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