“Serenity is not freedom from the storm but peace amidst the storm.” – Anonymous How good are you at recovering from an emotional crisis? Is it easier or harder than when you were younger? I’ve spent a lot of time…
Mitzvah Therapy
Altruism Therapy or as I like to think of it, Mitzvah Therapy is useful in treating people who are depressed. Often I encourage patients to volunteer and the improvement in their well-being is noticeable. When we do for others we…
Giving and Receiving
Does pure altruism exist? At this holiday season, there is much said about giving to others. But can you give unto others without giving to yourself? Does true altruism exist? There is the old adage that when we give we…
Do Unto Others and Do Unto YOU!
Many years ago when working with depressed patients, I learned about altruism therapy or as Dr. Sol Gordon called it: mitzvah therapy. New research is showing that not only do altruistic acts help others but they also can increase our…