Category Archives: Self Image

Bruce and Caitlyn Jenner

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dr. Bob Dick

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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Honesty and Dishonesty — June 5

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dr. Bob Dick

Dan Ariely‘s latest book “The [Honest] Truth about Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone  — Especially Ourselves” will come out June 5.  His recent Wall Street Journal article summarizes his findings this way : “Everybody has the capacity to be … Continue reading →

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ADHD Meds Not Useful ? Responses To Sroufe’s Recent N.Y.Times opinion article

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dr. Bob Dick

, A well-read client sent me this recent article, which has distressed many experiencing or otherwise concerned with the ADHD syndrome. The eminent Dr Hallowell wrote a response that expresses my view and concerns. I’ve been intensely discussing Stroud’s view … Continue reading →

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Peggy Payne in New York Times — “How Insults Spur Success”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Dr. Bob Dick

Peggy Payne knows how rejection can be a good thing: At 62, I’m still stewing over not being chosen to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina when I was 16. It’s true that many good things have happened in … Continue reading →

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Psychotherapy — a useful metaphor

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Dr. Bob Dick

Andre Gregory (AG) interviewed by Family Therapy Networker (FTN)   AG: The part of therapy that is the most meaningful to me has to do with getting to know who you are and how to live your life fully. In … Continue reading →

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