We Are All Neighbors

Note: This article was originally published in the Summer 2004 edition of Cutting Edge, the online newsletter of The Meadows. We Are All Neighbors By Peter A. Levine, PhD. What has happened to our world? Why this large-scale killing, maiming and torture as human populations increase in number and… Read More

The Psychological Impact of Traumatic Life Experiences

By Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD Note: This article was originally published in the January 2008 edition of Cutting Edge, the online newsletter of The Meadows. Studying the psychological impact of traumatic life experiences helps to clarify many issues of human suffering. The legacy of traumatic experiences, particularly… Read More

Maureen Canning on Understanding Sexual Addiction

This article is an excerpt from Maureen’s newly released book, Lust, Anger, Love: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Road to Healthy Intimacy. For more details, visit themeadows.org. Sex is one of the most powerful forces in the human condition. It can drive individuals to the pinnacle of emotional and… Read More

Worrying One’s Way to Distraction

I come from a family of worriers, and I’ve done a lot of worrying in my life. I now do it less than ever, but there was a time when I thought I was a “worry addict.” Of course, a feeling of any kind can be “addictive” – we can… Read More