Category Archives: Counseling Concepts

Horrible Bosses – Ideas on What to do about Them

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

A horrible boss can come with a silver lining: Those who have had to work with an abusive boss are more likely to treat their own direct reports ethically and with respect, according to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.The … Continue reading →

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One More Reason to Quit Facebook

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

I am not a fan of Facebook. I quit using it about 4 years ago. I won’t be going back, and not just because the company is inept at maintaining privacy, but largely because I see it as the biggest … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and the “Newly Free” – aka, Young Adults

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

I doubt that there is anything new about anxiety. I see it as a function of freedom. And the “newly free” are what the law refers to as “adults.” Adults are those who have been freed from parental authority. When … Continue reading →

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Autogenics

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Autogenics and Other Relaxation Resources I am often asked, “Dr Russo, what kinds of things can I listen to to help me relax before sleep?” Well, the answer is, “There are loads of recordings available on the Internet, including YouTube … Continue reading →

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Working Towards Goals and The Future

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Working Towards Goals and The Future (this was written for my community college class in the Fall of 2018, a group who seemed – by and large – to be lacking in the goal-setting department) She was sitting on the … Continue reading →

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Want to Improve your Self Esteem? Take a Proper Inventory

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

In my practice as a therapist, I am often asked what it takes to achieve, or to improve our self-esteem.  The question is incoherent at one level: achieving self-esteem implies that it exists to begin with! We must feel ourselves … Continue reading →

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The Universe Doesn’t Give a Flying Fcuk

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Traveling in South Australia at the moment and getting caught up on my reading.  I have enjoyed several great books, including Hans Rosling’s Factfulness (highly recommended, by the way) and this one by John Truant.  The title can be annoying … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Intimacy Might Feel Too Dangerous for You

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Vulnerable or self-protective — How do you “show up” in relationships?  Source: © 2018 Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved. This outstanding article appeared in Psychology Today and is worth a re-post here at www.jvrusso.com. Many of my clients … Continue reading →

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High Conflict Anything and Everything?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

All therapists, executive mentors, and life coaches will have, from time to time, a client or a client-couple (partnership) easily described as “high conflict.” Perhaps you know of someone just like this – a person for whom relationships or work … Continue reading →

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Being in the Moment

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Yesterday, a client asked about how to “be in the moment.” She repeatedly finds herself “anywhere but” (in the moment), what with her constant worrying about the future, about things she cannot control, and about things she can control but … Continue reading →

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