Authentic Engagement

Therapy

On Presence: Engaging Deeply With Life

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on February 14, 2023

How can we immerse ourselves in every moment? Being present opens us up to the whole-body experience of being alive.

How can we immerse ourselves in every moment? Being present opens us up to the whole-body experience of being alive.

Guilt

The Value of Existential Guilt

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on November 15, 2022

Guilt is inherent to being human. How you engage with your guilt determines whether it is constructive or inhibiting.

Guilt is inherent to being human. How you engage with your guilt determines whether it is constructive or inhibiting.

Self-Esteem

The I-Thou Relationship and Unconditional Positive Regard

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on August 21, 2022

The cultivation of an I-Thou relationship and an attitude of unconditional positive regard leads to inherent self-worth and authentic connection.

The cultivation of an I-Thou relationship and an attitude of unconditional positive regard leads to inherent self-worth and authentic connection.

Intuition

3 Key Processes to Live an Actualized Life

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on May 17, 2022

What does an actualized life mean to you, and how do you achieve it?

What does an actualized life mean to you, and how do you achieve it?

Alcoholism

Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Recovery

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on February 8, 2022

How do you move from drug and alcohol addiction to a healthy recovery and a fulfilled life?

How do you move from drug and alcohol addiction to a healthy recovery and a fulfilled life?

Grief

Navigating Loss by Embracing Emptiness

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on November 2, 2021

The emptiness of grief can feel dreadful. However, being with your emptiness is essential in order to find your way forward.

The emptiness of grief can feel dreadful. However, being with your emptiness is essential in order to find your way forward.

Motivation

On Living Fully: A Guide for Client and Therapist

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on June 29, 2021

Are you searching for meaning? Examining four specific areas of your existence can lead you to a more fulfilling life.

Are you searching for meaning? Examining four specific areas of your existence can lead you to a more fulfilling life.

Anger

Using Authentic Dialogue to Create a More Caring World

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on February 2, 2021

The current crisis is a call to use authentic dialogue, from family encounters to the global stage.

The current crisis is a call to use authentic dialogue, from family encounters to the global stage.

Resilience

Regret as a Path to Resilience

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on October 31, 2020

We all have regrets. But there's a way to respond that is resilient and leads to a fuller life.

We all have regrets. But there's a way to respond that is resilient and leads to a fuller life.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

We Are Always Connected and We Are Always Alone

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on August 4, 2020

The pandemic is shining a light on a fundamental existential paradox of being human. How do we integrate this paradox in relationship to COVID-19?

The pandemic is shining a light on a fundamental existential paradox of being human. How do we integrate this paradox in relationship to COVID-19?

Gratitude

Facing My Death: Embracing My Life

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on April 30, 2020

By acknowledging our mortality in the face of this pandemic, we are called to reflect on what we truly value.

By acknowledging our mortality in the face of this pandemic, we are called to reflect on what we truly value.

Philosophy

How to Engage Life's Deeper Questions

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on January 30, 2020

Embracing our human limits and our human potential is vital to living an authentic life. Humanistic and existential psychology weigh in.

Embracing our human limits and our human potential is vital to living an authentic life. Humanistic and existential psychology weigh in.

Self-Esteem

A Lie Our Culture Tells Us

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on October 22, 2019

The cultural wound that you are "unlovable" is so pervasive it can impact your view of yourself regardless of how much your parents, friends, and teachers value you.

The cultural wound that you are "unlovable" is so pervasive it can impact your view of yourself regardless of how much your parents, friends, and teachers value you.

Types of Therapy

The Search for Meaning and the Drive to Self-Actualize

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on July 23, 2019

Meaning and self-actualization are essential to creating a rich and fulfilling life. Working with an Existential-Humanistic therapist can help you discover what this is for you.

Meaning and self-actualization are essential to creating a rich and fulfilling life. Working with an Existential-Humanistic therapist can help you discover what this is for you.

Types of Therapy

Who Is an Existential-Humanistic Therapist?

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on April 23, 2019

A vital component of the client-therapist relationship is the cultivation of an authentic connection between them.

A vital component of the client-therapist relationship is the cultivation of an authentic connection between them.

Therapy

Who Is an Existential-Humanistic Therapist?

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on January 22, 2019

Exploring the present moment is essential for healing and growth.

Exploring the present moment is essential for healing and growth.

Types of Therapy

Who is an Existential-Humanistic Therapist?

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on October 23, 2018

Everyone has inherent worth and dignity beyond their undesirable or ineffective behaviors. How do we connect with our worth and dignity?

Everyone has inherent worth and dignity beyond their undesirable or ineffective behaviors. How do we connect with our worth and dignity?

Relationships

Authenticity and Intimacy

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on June 2, 2018

How to be open to your partner through life's challenges and joys.

How to be open to your partner through life's challenges and joys.

Fear

The Fear of Missing Out and the Courage to Go In

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on February 6, 2018

The fear of missing out is prevalent in our society. What is the remedy?

The fear of missing out is prevalent in our society. What is the remedy?

Suicide

On Suicide

Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T on November 1, 2017

What is tragic about suicide is that a person has convinced themselves that they need to kill their body. Something does need to be released, but it’s not the body.

What is tragic about suicide is that a person has convinced themselves that they need to kill their body. Something does need to be released, but it’s not the body.