Category Archives: How I Do Psychotherapy

Weekly Group Therapy – Client Prep and My Background

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Dr. Bob

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 →

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Separate Realities, Uncommon Knowledge

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Dr. Bob

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

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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Bruce and Caitlyn Jenner

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dr. Bob

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

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dr. Bob

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

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Dr. Bob

  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?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Dr. Bob

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 →

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Issues vs Problems

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Dr. Bob

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 →

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Goodbyes in Group Therapy

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Dr. Bob

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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Video of my talk,”Evidence Based Clinical Hypnosis for Clients and Ourselves”

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Dr. Bob

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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