Dale M. Kushner 10/31/24 Dale M. Kushner 10/31/24

Using Fairy Tales to Find Hidden Parts of Yourself

Fairy tales have enchanted us for centuries, but they can also be useful in clinical practice and for self-discovery.

Dale M. Kushner 4/1/23 Dale M. Kushner 4/1/23

The Fear of Abandonment: Missing Mothers and Fairy Tales

Fear of abandonment has pervaded storytelling throughout the ages. Fairy and folk tales, in particular, capture a range of dimensions of loss and transformation.

Dale M. Kushner 8/1/22 Dale M. Kushner 8/1/22

Dream Disturbances: The Healing Function of Bad Dreams

Jungian archetypes abound in fairy tales and dreams. What can we learn from them? What might they mean for you?

Dale M. Kushner 6/23/19 Dale M. Kushner 6/23/19

The Imposter Syndrome and Your Hidden Self

While some elements of our culture may condition us to believe we are frauds, others make a strong case that we are so much more.

Dale M. Kushner 9/30/18 Dale M. Kushner 9/30/18

Given Away: The Plight of the Wounded Feminine

What fathers sacrificing daughters in fairy tales tells us about the value of women in our culture