We tend to quickly assume that loneliness and isolation are issues of importance for the elderly; however, the evidence strongly suggests that other age groups experience it as well. The fact of loneliness is very prominent in individuals' lives, and takes on a certain unique…

It's easy to moralize about Ford's very public, very sensational melt-down: he's an easy target. What is not so easy or comfortable is the awareness that Toronto elected Rob Ford into his current role. The City of Toronto voted for him, and in many ways,…

To have compassion for oneself during midlife transition can sometimes feel like a tall order. Often, midlife transition can be a time when the inner critic shifts into high gear, and it can be all too easy to find oneself deeply caught up in self-reproach,…

Does it seem shocking that a rock musician like the late Lou Reed should be in a post on Jungian therapy and individuation? Lou Reed passed this week, and he was a very controversial figure -- even polarizing. But there is one thing that even…