Intermittent Blogs – Dan Ariely,PhD

  The well known Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely,PhD  [ The Upside of Irrationality  ,  &   Predictably Irrational – - you can Google his TED Talks   or go to  danariely.com ) generously spoke to a small group of 12 psychotherapists I gathered in Chapel Hill on Wednesday evening , Feb 9.  I hoped we’d be stimulated by his energy,research & engaging personal style to recognize patterns of therapy consistant w/ his work we’re already using , & to create new tactics  & strategies of healing .  He provided all I expected , & more– I’ll blog later re some of the useful ideas which came out of his talk .  For now my special thanks! to Dan , & I’m delighted  hearing from colleagues who attended how stirring the experience was.   Dr Bob