Dr. Rick Kirschner

Do Opposites Attract?

The movie and book, 'The Secret,' promote an idea that is called the 'Law of Attraction.' Apparently, the self appointed gurus who produce and perform in it believe that if you do just the right kind of wishful thinking, the great genie in the sky will open up a catalog and give you that bicycle you always wanted. But no such law appears anywhere else in the universe, so it appears that this law is unlikely. Now, if like doesn't... (posted by Dr. Rick 3 years 170 days ago.)

Bad Labels on Difficult Behavior Makes Matters Worse

I'd probably laugh about this, but I don't want to appear cruel.  And I get it.  I understand that labeling people, places and things is a fundamental aspect of what makes us human.  We name something so we know what to do with it.  We say it's bad behavior, for example, when people frustrate us, thwart us, and interfere with our plans and designs.  We say it's bad behavior when people fail to take... (posted by Dr. Rick 3 years 193 days ago.)