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The I-M Approach

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Jealousy
Why Does Envy Lead to Anger?

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on March 22, 2021

Envy, the green eyed monster, can make us furious with rage. But what if just envisioning envy is a way to defuse out a most dangerous emotion?

Envy, the green eyed monster, can make us furious with rage. But what if just envisioning envy is a way to defuse out a most dangerous emotion?

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Anger
Our Angry Brain

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on March 5, 2021

Has anger ever been an obstacle to success? The first step in managing your anger, and the anger of others, may be easier than you realize.

Has anger ever been an obstacle to success? The first step in managing your anger, and the anger of others, may be easier than you realize.

Outsmarting Anger
Anger
Anger Is Only an Emotion

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on February 25, 2021

We all have an innate ability to understand and control the forces of anger in ourselves and others.

We all have an innate ability to understand and control the forces of anger in ourselves and others.

Anger
There Is Nothing Wrong With Anger

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on February 19, 2021

Anger is all around us. But why, and what can we do about it? In this series of posts, you will learn not only how to manage your anger, but to manage the anger of others.

Anger is all around us. But why, and what can we do about it? In this series of posts, you will learn not only how to manage your anger, but to manage the anger of others.

Trust
Why Do We Need to Feel Valued?

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on May 18, 2020

Do you ever get angry, anxious, or sad when you think someone sees you as less valuable? Explore the reason why, and the answer may surprise you.

Do you ever get angry, anxious, or sad when you think someone sees you as less valuable? Explore the reason why, and the answer may surprise you.

Anger
Why do we wear a mask?

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on May 9, 2020

How will wearing a mask influence our human interactions? Is there an unforeseen consequence of this adaptation and innovation in response to the coronavirus?

How will wearing a mask influence our human interactions? Is there an unforeseen consequence of this adaptation and innovation in response to the coronavirus?

Relapse
The Risk of Relapse Is Greater Than Ever

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on April 30, 2020

Being socially isolated is increasing the risk of relapse for those in recovery. Here are four things you can do right now to help yourself or someone you know stay sober.

Being socially isolated is increasing the risk of relapse for those in recovery. Here are four things you can do right now to help yourself or someone you know stay sober.

Stress
Why Do We Make Resolutions?

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on December 29, 2019

Many of us look back on the year with a wish we could have done something better. So we make a New Year's resolution. But why?

Many of us look back on the year with a wish we could have done something better. So we make a New Year's resolution. But why?

Trust
No One is Sick or Broken: The I-M Approach

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on December 20, 2019

The I-M Approach is a controversial paradigm shift challenging the very core of medicine: There is no disease. We are always at a current maximum potential, our I-M.

The I-M Approach is a controversial paradigm shift challenging the very core of medicine: There is no disease. We are always at a current maximum potential, our I-M.

Humor
Why Do People Laugh?

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on December 15, 2019

Humor has deep and ancient roots in our evolution. But why did laughter evolve at all?

Humor has deep and ancient roots in our evolution. But why did laughter evolve at all?