PinnedTod FisteJD Vance’s Religious Choice is TellingI read recently that JD Vance is an adult convert to Catholicism who said he chose it because it is an “old” religion. This brought to my…Aug 9Aug 9
Tod FistePopulation Is Relevant to Climate ChangeI have a problem with people trying to decouple human population from climate change and ecological degradation.6d ago6d ago
Tod FisteDisappointmentDisappointment is the experience of not getting something you expected or hoped for. It is a universal human experience, but cultures and…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FisteExpectationsAccording to Buddhist writings, the man who became known as “the Buddha” had a profound insight: much of human suffering happens because of…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FisteBalanceI put a lot of emphasis on “balance” in my work with people. In my view, developing skills directed at balance also helps people achieve…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FisteConscious and Unconscious: Your Two MindsThe idea of a conscious and unconscious mind is basic to many psychological theories. Before I talk about this idea, though, I want to…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FisteWhat Are Emotions?Emotions are basic to my field of work and study, psychotherapy and psychology. Emotions have been studied, explored, and written about by…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FisteWhat is depression?Depression is one of the most common reasons people consider psychotherapy. Depression is very common, and according to some measures most…Aug 26Aug 26
Tod FistePower and control are central concerns for most people.People experience mastery in a number of different ways, depending on who they are. Some ways that people experience mastery:Aug 26Aug 26