The Search for Insight Into Ourselves When we watch great movies and read impactful novels, we often find that the main character develops greater self-knowledge. In creative works, this is often presented as a moment of “epiphany.” The character suddenly recognizes some truth about their past that they have been blind to or some way in which they have been serving as their own worst enemy. In real life, we are all capable of gaining self-knowledge. However, it is less common for these real-life gains to occur as sudden flashes of insight. More commonly, insight grows gradually over time through…
Author: Bradley Murray, DPhil, MEd, FIPA, RCC
Bradley Murray, DPhil, MEd, FIPA, RCC
Dr. Bradley Murray is a psychoanalyst based in North Vancouver, BC. He offers consultations for new clients, assessment and therapy, as well as referrals to colleagues when appropriate. His current research and writing address the psychology and philosophy of digital life. He is a regular blogger for Psychology Today.
There are many different types of talk therapy being offered today. This can make it feel confusing to know what sort of therapist you should be looking for, especially if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed at the time you are searching for a therapist. It is worth keeping the following things in mind as you choose a therapist. Trained professional therapists have educational and clinical backgrounds related to therapy processes, personality, and human development. It would be unreasonable to expect you to have all this knowledge and experience yourself, just as it would be unreasonable for someone to have…
Therapy can be a helpful approach to addressing various problems.