Category Archives: Emotional Closeness

Separate Realities, Uncommon Knowledge

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Dr. Bob Dick

This complex post is for those of us who think we know it all and often behave as if we do – including psychotherapists and thinkers about psychotherapy.  It’s especially intended for those who have strong awareness of their own … Continue reading →

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Goodbyes in Group Therapy

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Dr. Bob Dick

this is my response to a group member’s Email: I’m glad you’ll come for the complete, 3 more sessions, Goodbye.  It’s just what I’d imagine you’d decide, especially after yesterday’s session – a great demo and video of humans’ sometimes … Continue reading →

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Electronic Devices and Emotional Intimicy

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Bob Dick

a short comment I made to someone’s lament about having lost the concentration and focus necessary to read books. Use of electronic media works a lot like the slot machines in Las Vegas — random, infrequent small payoffs/rare medium payoffs/very rare large … Continue reading →

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