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Category Archives: Psychology
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
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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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