This is a fresh new space for Dr. DeYoung’s blog. You will find all of his past blog posts here. They are tagged and placed in categories. Dr. DeYoung writes on couples, families, faith, mental health and even a few current events. Feel free to explore.
LUST
Do You Still Choose Me? Nobody wants to be picked last. Rejection is likely one of the deepest emotional pains we can feel. In our intimate relationships, we want to be chosen, accepted, and wanted. This desire shows up in the sweaty-palmed moments of asking for that first date, planning an engagement, and worrying about…
PLAY
Have you ever seen the kid on the playground who wants to manage everyone? They direct traffic and tell their friends what to say or do. Usually, this kid’s peers grow tired of the overmanagement and move on to other activities. Healthy play among kids is spontaneous, joyful, and full of flexible give-and-take. Unfortunately, as…
RAGE
Anger May Not Be the Bad Guy Have you ever noticed the similarities between a toddler who’s been denied an ice cream cone and a business executive who’s lost a major contract? Shock and despair are the precursors to the coming tantrum. The executive may have better vocabulary, but the nervous system recognizes the same…
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