With ISIS claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack on human life in Paris since World War II, and the San Bernardino female shooter's pledge to ISIS days before the rampage, many of us are currently wondering: how do we manage feelings of anger and anxiety? What kind of reaction (or action) is most appropriate? I've been pondering reactions to anger and anxiety over terrorism seriously since the execution of American journalist James Foley, and the horrific events in Paris have only strengthened my resolve to fight feeling "frozen" with terror.

Ok, you've found a man who appears to be on the same page as you - he possesses the qualities of a man looking for a meaningful long-term relationship. What can you do in the early stages of your relationship to ensure your new romantic interest sees his future with you before becoming emotionally invested?

• Don't stop dating other people right away.
• As I said in Part 1, you want to avoid wasting time with a man who doesn't share your timeline.
• Keep yourself open to meeting others until you are positive this relationship has a solid foundation for something long-lasting and secure.

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Measuring progress in therapy requires an objective analysis of the big picture.

When new clients book a visit with me because they're considering a switch from their current therapist, one of the most common reasons they offer for switching is that they have "gotten into a rut." Their first few sessions went really well and they talked a lot about goals, but then somehow it drifted away from an organized pursuit of those goals and got into sessions " where I just basically talk about how my week went and the therapist nods."