In Memory of Jesse Nichols Jacobson, 6.6.1994-6.2.2004
By Margie Nichols, Ph.D. I watched the amazing movie “Rabbit Hole” for the second time last night and was once…
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THE ‘OTHER’ KINDS OF MEDITATION
By Margie Nichols, Ph.D. These days everything in the mental health world is about 'mindfulness meditation.' This is a wonderful…
We’re Coming Back. Here’s What We’ve Been Busy With 10/5/2011
The Institute for Personal Growth, the premier outpatient mental health organization with three offices in New Jersey and New York…
Sex Tips For Vanilla Couples From The Leather World, Part 1
By Margie Nichols, Ph.D. I hate these kinds of articles - my eyes glaze over when I see them– and…
The Eight Verses of Thought Training, Part One
"It could be said that The Eight Verses for Training the Mind contains the entire essence of the Buddha's teachings…
Natural And Unnatural Sex: Sex At Dawn, By Christopher Ryan And Cacilda Jetha
Book Review by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. What is ‘natural’ in human sexuality? It’s not a trivial question: what is ‘natural’…
In Memory of Jesse Part II: The Dead Kid List
By Margie Nichols, Ph.D. Displayed at eye level on my freezer door is a magnet my son gave me that…
MY TRANSFORMATIONAL CANDY STORE
“Let the grass grow through you; cherish the wild inside you.” — Robert McCrea Imbrie “To study the Way is…
SEEKING A TEACHER
“Follow without hesitation, those who are the possessors of love, you shall surely achieve your good. Follow only those who…
Tiger Moms, Attachment Parenting, and ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ Child-Rearing
By Margie Nichols, Ph.D. I’m not a fan of attachment parenting. I won’t get into snarky but humorous commentary on…