by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2026 | Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Intelligence has long been revered in society as a marker of success, competence, and problem-solving ability. High IQ individuals are often assumed to possess not only cognitive superiority but also wisdom, morality, and sound judgment. Yet, history and psychological...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD
The Difficult and Troubled Path of the Intercessor and the Unexpected End Throughout Scripture and theological tradition, God frequently works through individuals to extend mercy to others. These individuals function as intercessors—persons who stand in relational...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2026 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Psychotherapy
The Ultimate Consciousness Drug That is Experiencing a Resurgence Research into using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to treat depression is being renewed. LSD was extensively investigated in humans in the 1950s and ‘60s and was shown to attenuate depressive...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychological Development
The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...
