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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: Individual Psychotherapy
Healing PTSD – a TED talk
Fortunately there are ways to heal the pain of PTSD with a well trained mental health professional, using for example EMD-R and/or dream work in psychotherapy. Â The talk is in French, so unless you understand French, you can read the … Continue reading
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Separate 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. Â It’s especially intended for those who have strong awareness of their own … Continue reading
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/Â : “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
Group Therapy: DBT and Interpersonal Groups
Thanks xxx, for asking about DBT groups through my Psychology Today site. Â As generally practiced, DBT is more a classroom/psycho-educational approach, rarely interpersonally oriented. Â In fact, DBT groups are designed to minimize emotionally upsetting discussion between members, & focus on … Continue reading
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Issues 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” Â Â Â What do you think? Â I strongly support phoning and spending time with other members … Continue reading
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