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Balancing Emotions

Author: Kalman Canant, LCSW, CSAT-c

August 30th, 2015

A helpful perspective to adopt is that every emotion we feel has its purpose when used properly and in the proper balance. We can learn to employ our emotions by listening to them. Emotions are like children; they won't shut up until you listen to them. But, once you have listened to them some, and honored them, it becomes easier to dismiss the remainder. First, define the emotion so that you can figure out what …

Obey Your Thirst

Author: Kalman Canant, LCSW, CSAT-c

August 21st, 2015

I remember driving down the West Side Highway more than 16 years ago with my soon to be wife, when I was struck by this sign. I commented that this message embodies the overwhelming American mentality: "If you feel it, you got to do it!" As a psychotherapist, I frequently discuss with my clients their underlying beliefs, such as that they can't go against their emotions. We are in the business of helping people to man …