What’s Wrong With the Pursuit of Happiness – Part 2 (Texas Bar)
Michael continues his “What’s Wrong With the Pursuit of Happiness?” piece in part two. Here is an excerpt and link. Part 2: Meaning is available even when happiness is not. Imagine that you are representing pro bono a 19-year-old client who is seeking asylum. She has fled her home country, a land in which women […]
What’s Wrong With the Pursuit of Happiness (Texas Bar)
Michael has started blogging on the Texas Bar website. His latest post is What’s Wrong With the Pursuit of Happiness? Here is an excerpt and link. Part 1: All emotions are needed to be whole. Since Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, the words “the pursuit of happiness” have served as a motto for […]
Finding the Invincible Summer
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.” ~ Albert Camus It is deep in January and the northeast US […]
Intro to Logotherapy (Feb 20 & 21)
Learn about Viktor Frankl’s theory and existential approach to the fundamental motivating factor in human existence, the search for meaning. The course is appropriate for all interested in Frankl’s work or interested in increasing themeaning in thier lives or occupaitons. The course is recognized for 15 clock hours of Continuing Education by the American Psychological […]
Home for the ‘Holler’ Days
My five-year-old nephew (all names in this blog removed or changed to protect privacy), once remarked that he could not wait for the “holler” days. It was reasonable that he believed the title was holler days, as at gatherings in in my large Tennessee family to be heard, one had to holler! But there is […]
Intergenerational Communication – A Houston Matters Interview with Dr. Winters
Michael comments on Street Harassment in Houston
The Gratitude Channel
The month of November means Thanksgiving in the United States. Traditionally, Thanksgiving involved setting aside time to reflect on and be grateful for that year’s harvest. To me, November is a month-long opportunity to explore gratitude at a deeper level. We can all take steps to heighten our awareness and depth of gratitude. But first, […]
Dr. Michael Winters Talks Street Harassment with Houston Matters
Dr. Winters once again joins Houston Matters to discuss street harrassment in Houston. Plus: From an unwelcome passing remark from a stranger to more overt cat calls, we discuss street harassment in Houston, with area psychologist Dr. Michael Winters, and Hermie Escamilla, Director of Hollaback Houston, a local chapter of a global network of activists […]
Therapy is for Everyone!
“ I really believe that everyone out there could benefit from therapy, whether they are dealing with relationship or job issues, or stress or depression.” ~ Howie Mandel A common misconception is that psychotherapy is beneficial ONLY for people who are mentally ill. The history of psychology makes this misconception understandable. Originally counseling and psychotherapy […]