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Category Archives: Psychology
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Nasty Piece Of Work
I think I’m a nasty piece of work — angry, vengeful, and spiteful. I am so ashamed. I hate who I am much of the time. Thank the good L-rd my psycho-therapists don’t view me this way. They all look … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Psychology
Tagged brokenness, dirty deeds, looking for love, nasty piece of work, sadness, sinner
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My First Experience Of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
1:20 p.m. I change my shirt to the long-sleeved grey one. Then on with the blue jeans. I slop on some sun screen. I rub it all over my face and then around the back of my neck. Am I … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Am, Israel, Personal, Psychology, R. Adam Kligfeld
Tagged Alexander Technique, cognitive behavioral therapy, horah, linda trip, luke ford, rabbi adam
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What Makes For A Good Therapist?
I’ve had therapists come into my life and I’ve had them go out of my life. Looking back, I think my every therapist has been excellent. Here’s what I’ve appreciated in them: * They’ve made it easy to connect with … Continue reading
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Tagged gentle soul, glint, good relationship, pretenses, tardiness, waiting room
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Self-Defeating Behavior
Psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman writes in the New York Times: So what explains those men and women who repeatedly pursue a path that leads to pain and disappointment? Perhaps there is a hidden psychological reward. I got a glimpse of … Continue reading
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Tagged injured party, New York Times, psychiatrist, psychological advantage, self defeating behavior, ungrateful children
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Psycho-Therapist Donna Burstyn Interviewed
On Echo in the Sense, hosted by Christine Palma on KXLU 89.9 FM, psycho-therapist Donna Burstyn talked about her craft. Christine: “What kind of people seek therapy?” Donna: “Many kinds of people. Some healthy people seek therapy. People who are … Continue reading
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Tagged dream work, kxlu, loss of a parent, place where people, psycho therapist, therapeutic work
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Operation Optimism
My New Jersey friend Alec Borenstein is an attorney and a life coach. He has this Facebook group “Operation Optimism.” “We’re constantly bombarded with negative imagery,” says Alec. “If you just watch the 11pm news, you will see that almost … Continue reading
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Tagged borenstein, broadway producer, father abraham, hovel, life coach
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Psychology As A Weapon
"Do you think you’re attracted to emotionally unavailable women?" she had asked. She was sure he was still enmeshed in his parents. By contrast, she said, she had made great strides in this area. She was wise and all-knowing. He … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Psychology
Tagged amp, meds, oy, pronouncement, religious differences
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The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: Building and Rebuilding the Human Brain
Over the weekend, I became fascinated with the work of Pepperdine psychology professor Louis Cozolino. His books include The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: Building and Rebuilding the Human Brain, The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment And the Developing Social Brain, The … Continue reading
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Tagged aging brain, inner journey, pepperdine university, psychology professor, social brain, social environments
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Putting Limits On Your Patients
Josh emails: "Dear Mr. Ford: My therapist won’t let me give details of my sex life, she limits me to saying the emotional meaning of what happens… She’s the first therapist to put such a limit on me (most of … Continue reading
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Tagged dear mr, dirty details, manly men, sex life, women sex
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