Category Archives: Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D.

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. As I was watching yet another season of the Bachelorette last night, I found myself wondering, why am I watching this again? It’s the ninth season of the Bachelorette, not to mention all of the seasons … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. We all have a sense that we can control or have power over everything and everyone in our lives. I often talk to parents who feel tremendous guilt and anxiety when their children do not behave … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. Today’s blog is a challenge for everyone reading (myself included) to pick a half an hour each day to do only one thing at a time. That means: 1. You cannot check your e-mail while waiting … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. Today I was in a situation in which I was forced to be assertive and it was really tough. I found myself feeling anxious in anticipation of the interaction, feeling nervous while engaging in the interaction, … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. It is generally assumed that throughout the course of a therapeutic relationship, the therapist is focused on helping his/her clients and that the client receives all of the benefit from the interaction. However, throughout my career … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. I am a sucker for a good sale. I can’t resist. I have a hard time sitting with the possibility that I might be missing out on a good deal. As you can imagine, despite my … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. Today is Halloween—the day that you can be anyone or anything you want to be. Tonight, anyone who feels weak and ineffective can become a superhero. Someone who is insecure about his/her physical appearance can dress … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. The other night I was watching TV and one of the character’s husband was dying of cancer. Needless to say the woman was having a difficult time coping with her husband’s illness and began growing frustrated … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. We all know that we need to exercise to stay healthy but many of us do not get enough physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We make resolutions, join gyms, and buy exercise equipment but … Continue reading →

by Ricky Hornblass, Ph.D. Lately, it seems like our society is obsessed with being perfect. Everytime I open a magazine there is a story about a celebrity having plastic surgery to fix an already attractive feature or advice on how … Continue reading →