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Category Archives: How I Do Psychotherapy
Weekly Group Therapy – Client Prep and My Background
In full time private practice with HRC I led and co-led 5 weekly adult [and child therapy groups my first 10 years in practice] for about 40 years, and led regular weekend and All Day adult Groups. I’ve co-trained Professionals … Continue reading
Please share your experience/response to this Post. I'd sure like to know, and it could be useful to someone else. You can click the Post's title to view the entire post, and Comment below, if you like. The "Name Field" will accept any name, so you can be Anonymous [Anon] if you prefer. You must enter your Email to post a comment, but your Email address will not appear publicly. Thanks, Dr BobSeparate Realities, Uncommon Knowledge
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
Please share your experience/response to this Post. I'd sure like to know, and it could be useful to someone else. You can click the Post's title to view the entire post, and Comment below, if you like. The "Name Field" will accept any name, so you can be Anonymous [Anon] if you prefer. You must enter your Email to post a comment, but your Email address will not appear publicly. Thanks, Dr BobGoodbyes in Group Therapy
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
Please share your experience/response to this Post. I'd sure like to know, and it could be useful to someone else. You can click the Post's title to view the entire post, and Comment below, if you like. The "Name Field" will accept any name, so you can be Anonymous [Anon] if you prefer. You must enter your Email to post a comment, but your Email address will not appear publicly. Thanks, Dr BobBruce and Caitlyn Jenner
My response to my friend Dr Joe Burgo’s recent post, http://www.afterpsychotherapy.com/caitlyn-jenner/ Another thought provoking piece, Dr Joe ! I found a chuckle about “brain imagining “, as that’s the way I experience the colorful, influential and somewhat oversimplifying brain imaging research. … Continue reading
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UNC-CH Disaster, Practicing Passion, and TED Talks
A thought after last night’s basketball disaster for Tarheel fans; I’m sure Notre Dame fans are ecstatic. The better team last night won the ACC college basketball tournament, and I know certain avid UNC fans who’re still feeling bad, and … Continue reading
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My Email to a Client With Persistent Car Problems
What follows may tickle, but don’t laugh – that’s what my dentist says just before he injects Novocaine – it actually transforms the physical experience of pain into a chuckle, by distracting attention from the unpleasant anticipation of pain … Continue reading
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How Much Therapist Self-Disclosure is Too Much?
My response to my friend Joe Burgo’s website post about therapist self-disclosure on http://www.afterpsychotherapy.com/input/ : “Unprofessional” seems to me a label many folks use when confusing their personal values and preferences with the a profession’s written code of ethics. There’s … Continue reading
Please share your experience/response to this Post. I'd sure like to know, and it could be useful to someone else. You can click the Post's title to view the entire post, and Comment below, if you like. The "Name Field" will accept any name, so you can be Anonymous [Anon] if you prefer. You must enter your Email to post a comment, but your Email address will not appear publicly. Thanks, Dr BobIssues vs Problems
Here’s my Emailed reply to the question “How do I let go of my attachment to desired outcomes, which leads to my suffering” What do you think? I strongly support phoning and spending time with other members … Continue reading
Please share your experience/response to this Post. I'd sure like to know, and it could be useful to someone else. You can click the Post's title to view the entire post, and Comment below, if you like. The "Name Field" will accept any name, so you can be Anonymous [Anon] if you prefer. You must enter your Email to post a comment, but your Email address will not appear publicly. Thanks, Dr BobGoodbyes 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
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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
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