by Douglas W. Holwerda | Feb 17, 2015 | Perspectives
The Challenge Of Violence The news in the past few months has been particularly amplified with stories of brutality, eliciting public outrage and vows to seek vengeance. Two Japanese captives were beheaded following an attempt to extort millions of dollars, in another...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Jan 26, 2015 | Perspectives
The theme that runs through my essays up to this point is that when we strengthen our will to align it with our ideals, while always recognizing that our will is a small part of a bigger schema, and… when we understand our emotions so that they serve us with...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Dec 22, 2014 | Perspectives
As a psychotherapist who works with those who struggle with mood issues like depression and anxiety, I see how these conditions distract a person from the experiences of pleasure or the enjoyment of daily living. A depressed person cannot see or experience the parts...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Nov 24, 2014 | Perspectives
In part one of this series, Will, Emotion and the Force of Idealism, I wrote about the use of will, its limitations and its relationship to the unknown. Through practice and persistence we can learn to improve the strengthening of our resolve. We can also reduce the...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Nov 4, 2014 | Perspectives
Part 2/3 In part one, Will, Emotion and the Force of Idealism, we considered the benefits and limitations of the concept of will. We brought together influential ideas that influence both Western (will) and Eastern (acceptance) ways of thinking and functioning.We also...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Oct 28, 2014 | Perspectives
“I am a psychotherapist living and practicing in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am also Jeff Daverman’s uncle. I glean from field of psychology and the lessons I have learned working with people. I try to make applicable ideas that fit and are relevant at both individual and...
by Douglas W. Holwerda | Sep 11, 2013 | Opinion
Currently there is a pause and a question is being asked, worldwide. What is the correct response to the use of chemical weapons on innocent people? I find myself surprised that the alternatives being considered are a violent attack or nothing at all. I am surprised...
