by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Mental Health, The Center Method Blog
The elephant and invisible chainsRecognizing subconscious patternsWhen I was a child, an image from the Houston Chronicle etched itself into my memory. It was a photo of a circus elephant, alone in its enclosure, diligently practicing a trick. No trainer, no audience,...
by admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Mental Health, The Center Method Blog
Wounds from childhood take a lot of unpacking.We often internalize harmful dynamics and normalize dysfunction. Manipulation or volatility might be behaviors we’re used to, and we may repeat those behaviors or tolerate them from others. Deeply ingrained, it might be...
by admin | Dec 16, 2024 | Mental Health, The Center Method Blog, Uncategorized
Thriving marriages have this in commonOf all the people who get married, only 3 in 10 marriages remain healthy and happy. So what’s the magic ingredient that makes happy relationships work? A main predictor of thriving marriages is kindness. Researcher Dr. John...
by admin | Nov 30, 2024 | Mental Health, The Center Method Blog
Is this Information still valid?“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” – Lao Tzu Unlearning is as important as learning. Our brains favor the familiar and our repeated thought patterns become engrained. We’re also...
by admin | Nov 21, 2024 | Mental Health, The Center Method Blog
The Tug-of-War Within: Navigating Conflicting DesiresBeing torn between conflicting desires is hard and confusing. We long for intimacy but also crave independence. We’re driven to improve our health but we want super-sweet desserts. We pine for a new career but fear...
