Category Archives: Training Therapists

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 →

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 Bob
Posted in Couples Therapy, Emotional Closeness, Group Therapy, How I Do Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage & Relationships, Training Therapists | Leave a comment

Full Day Workshop “Hypnotically Enhanced Intimacy” Friday Oct 24

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Dr. Bob

This is the last of my 3 yearly full-day hypnosis workshops in 2014.  I’ve broadened the theme to include closeness in any intimate relationship:  with yourself, your partner, current and original family, and close friends.  Both individuals and couples will … 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 Bob
Posted in All Day Groups, Anxiety, Depression, Full Day Workshops, Group Therapy, Hypnosis, Marriage & Relationships, Pain Relief, Self-Hypnosis, Training Therapists, Workshops | Leave a comment

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 →

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 Bob
Posted in Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, How I Do Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Training Therapists, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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 →

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 Bob
Posted in All Day Groups, Anxiety, Bob's News, Depression, Group Therapy, How I Do Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Individual Psychotherapy, Private Practice of Psychotherapy, Self-Hypnosis, Training Therapists, Uncategorized, Videos | Leave a comment

The Perils of Being a Psychotherapist

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Dr. Bob

I couldn’t copy this post to re-post without a great deal of trouble.  A summary:  As a new therapist, the author shares the pain & burden of absorbing on the woes of her clients, and carrying too many complex cases … 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 Bob
Posted in How I Do Psychotherapy, Private Practice of Psychotherapy, Training Therapists | Leave a comment

Consider Taking a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Dr. Bob

I just finished my home-practice for the John Kabat-Zinn, PhD-inspired 10 session course MBSR [Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction], I’m taking with world-class expert, Jeff Brantley, MD  over @ Duke Integrative Medicine. We’re in the 7th week, with a day-long meditation coming this Saturday.  My … 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 Bob
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Hypnosis, Medical issues & options, Pain Relief, Self-Hypnosis, Training Therapists | 2 Comments

Holly Hill Hypnosis Presentation: Thursday, 11/15/12

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Dr. Bob

Noon – 1PM  for therapists, sponsored by  NC Social Workers — Y’all come – we’ll have a trance experience & discuss clinical applications – they’re a fun group. Please share your experience/response to this Post. I’d sure like to know, … 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 Bob
Posted in Hypnosis, Self-Hypnosis, Training Therapists | Leave a comment

Training Group for Therapists

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Dr. Bob

Her’s a note I sent to an interested therapist about my monthly Training group. Hey P, I’ve led a monthly Training and Support Group (not a Supervision Group), for therapists for about 25 years. We meet first Fridays, 10:AM – … 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 Bob
Posted in How I Do Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Marriage & Relationships, Private Practice of Psychotherapy, Training Therapists, Uncategorized | Leave a comment