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Bob’s Blog
- Important information –I’m retiring very early in October ’23, so I’m not taking new clients, and I’m finishing up with all clients and groups in the next week, by Tuesday, September 26, 2023
- Peggy’s latest book
- My Writer Wife’s New Novel
- Relaxed, Comfortable Breathing
- FYI about executive function declines for some women during menopause
- Deep Grief: My Reply to Another Therapist’s Query
- The Science of Wellbeing
- Apology – Sincere and Complete
- Concerned With Death?
- OA pain – Whatever works for you
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Category Archives: How I Do Psychotherapy
Encouraging Mistakes In Order to Facilitate Learning
A true story I shared with a colleague: When Milton Erickson sent each of his 7 kids off to first grade, he’d hide something behind his back, saying  ” Now, I want you to make LOTS OF MISTAKES in school, … Continue reading
The Perils of Being a Psychotherapist
I couldn’t copy this post to re-post without a great deal of trouble. Â A summary: Â As a new therapist, the author shares the pain & burden of absorbing on the woes of her clients, and carrying too many complex cases … Continue reading
Marriage council — my “Stay Happily Married.com” podcast
My interview on friendship between partners is up on one of Lee Rosen’s fine websites, StayHappilyMarried.com.  Have a listen and  do let me know what you think.  And as of this moment there is still room in the … Continue reading
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Loneliness
my post responding to a list serve request for suggestions about loneliness. Lonely is sure not the same thing as “alone’ — It seems to me both 1] a history of regular, strong and long enough early family emotional intimacy, … Continue reading
All Day Intimacy Skills Group Oct 26
Love Skills Hypnotically Enhanced Intimacy Bob Dick’s Last All Day Workshop in 2012 Bob Dick, Ph.D., C.G.P., A.C., is known as a Therapist’s Therapist, with decades of experience in the Triangle Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 9:00am to 5:00pm At Bob’s … Continue reading
Training Group for Therapists
Her’s a note I sent to an interested therapist about my monthly Training group. Hey P, I’ve led a monthly Training and Support Group (not a Supervision Group), for therapists for about 25 years. We meet first Fridays, 10:AM – … Continue reading
Psychotherapy Effectiveness
Here’s the latest scientific statement from the American Psychological Association — it can give strong  support to folks wondering whether good research supports positive outcomes in psychotherapy. Effects and Effectiveness of Psychotherapy† American Psychological Association Committee 8/2012 “Every day, … Continue reading
Anxiety resource with Personal Remedies
Peggy Payne’s Boldness Blog ANXIOUS WRITER ATTEMPTS ADVENTUROUS LIFE Search This Blog  Home Contact   Books ~ Sister India ~ Revelation ~ The Healing Power of Doing Good ~ Doncaster: A Legacy of Personal Style Manuscript Review & Career Consulting … Continue reading
Marriage and Intimate Friendship
I just finished a phone interview with Lee Rosen of the Rosen Law Firm for their useful website Stayhappilymarried.com .  This site is one of their several, free information resources around marriage and family issues.  Our interview will be permanently available … Continue reading
Two New Videos
Both videos are now available from the menu at the top of my Home page. Â I hope to get a small picture beside the titles in the menu, to make them more visible. Â And to delete that funny-looking face leading … Continue reading