#6 The Existential Given of Identity

December 14th, 2025

In existential philosophy, identity is not a fixed entity, but something individuals must continually create through exercise of their freedom,... read more »

#5 The Existential Given of Connectedness

December 10th, 2025

In existential thought, “connectedness” refers to the relational dimension of human existence. Connectedness is the recognition that while individuals are... read more »

#4 The Existential Given of Meaning and Purpose

December 7th, 2025

In existential thought, meaning and purpose are not achieved by following the dictates of external authorities or universal truths but... read more »

#3 The Existential Given of Freedom, Choice and Responsibility

December 7th, 2025

In existential thought, “freedom, choice, and responsibility” are inseparable. This triad is central to existential philosophy because it captures both... read more »

#2 The Existential Given of Uncertainty

December 7th, 2025

In existential thought, uncertainty refers to the unavoidable condition of human existence in which ultimate meaning, truth, and outcomes can... read more »

The Existential Givens of Lived Experience

December 5th, 2025

  This is the first of seven upcoming short pieces on the seven givens of existence that form the backbone... read more »

Attachment Theory

November 15th, 2025

Attachment Theory Attachment Theory addresses the way in which early bonds with caregivers, generally infant through K4, shape our emotional... read more »

The Interpretation of Dreams: Eric Fromm and The Forgotten Language

November 12th, 2025

“A dream which is not understood is like a letter not opened” – The TalmudErich Seligmann Fromm (1900–1980) was a... read more »

Internal Family Systems

October 29th, 2025

This post on Internal Family Systems describes one of several evidence based approaches to the treatment of trauma, which was... read more »

Let’s Take a Look at Alcohol: More Than You Ever Want to Know, But Need To Know Anyway

October 13th, 2025

Alcohol affects every human brain, though the degree and pattern of impact which varies depending on individual biology, age, health,... read more »