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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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Areas of Interest
Cobalt Blue by Peggy Payne
Category Archives: Group Therapy
Goodbyes in Group Therapy
Goodbyes in group therapy ​ often  allow​ more awareness​ of deeper feelings than  would ​be acknowledged in our usual everyday ​lives.  It’s a good idea ​​to actually begin Goodbyes​ 3 weeks ahead of leaving, so there is enough time over several sessions for a … Continue reading
Depression and Psychotherapy — APA link
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-depression.aspx?__utma=7359970.1407844766.1363016160.1403819656.1407012515.11&__utmb=7359970.8.10.1407012515&__utmc=7359970&__utmx=-&__utmz=7359970.1363016160.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=114367169 well written, comprehensive information from the American Psychological Association for those interested in psychotherapy for depression.
Video of my talk,”Evidence Based Clinical Hypnosis for Clients and Ourselves”
This is a video of a hour and a half public talk I gave in 2012 in the UNC-CH School of Social Work’s Clinical Lecture Series. It’s also available through “For Professionals”, in the top Home Page navigation bar — … Continue reading
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
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
Brief Hypnosis Facts that docs and clients don’t usually know
This is also on my main menue under Hypnosis — clients interested in hypnotherapy should print it out and read it slowly and carefully at least three times before talking with me about the options. Brief Hypnosis Facts for Clients … 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
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
Brief report on the Friday 6/29 All Day Hypnosis Group
As usual, participants were a very interesting mix of both folks I knew and folks I didn’t know. Â We had a real good day together, learning through experience and mini-lecture, many different ways to use hypnosis. Â Several participants who didn’t … Continue reading