The “Guilt” Dynamic in Couples
In my work as a couple therapist, I have observed [...]
Some People Don’t Know How They Come Across In Relationships
Angie's eyes would often go out of focus during intense group interactions. [...]
The Non Aggression Pact in Group Psychotherapy Pt.2
Groups, just like individuals, have personalities; some are more aggressive [...]
The Non-Aggression Pact In Group Psychotherapy Pt.1
I use the term 'non-aggression pact' to describe the phenomenon [...]
You Call That A Breakfast?
Some mornings, before my early class, I like to stop [...]
Interesting Is Such An Interesting Word
When group members react to each other by saying;" That's [...]
An Unanticipated Benefit of Being A Group Therapist
Today is the 10th anniversary of my mother's death. I [...]
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?”—-Cynicism Comes From Hurt
"Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?" [...]
In Group Therapy–“I Don’t Know” Means: “I Don’t Want to Know”
When it comes to feelings, there is no right or [...]
I’ll Never Forget—–“Good For You”
I just received the bad news; my therapist of 30 years, [...]
Your Life Won’t Change Until You Stop Drinking
When substance abusing group members complain about any aspect of [...]
Are You Happy With Your Weight? Pt.1
At the screening interview, there are times when the first thing [...]
When a Patient Brings Up Two Apparently Separate Topics–There is Often a Connection Between Them Pt.1
Sally came to treatment in a crisis. She wanted to [...]
When A Patient Brings Up Two Apparently Separate Topics There’s A Connection Between Them Pt.2
My hypothesis was that Sally felt guilty about the affair [...]
I Wish I Were As Smart As You Pt.1
Freud was right. Human beings are, by nature, aggressive creatures. In my [...]
I Wish I Were As Smart As You Part 2
There comes a time in the treatment of some difficult [...]
Why Do So Many People Like Trump?
My answer is--- because he's so human but not [...]
Karen Was Horney
I had to laugh while reading Karen Horney's biography entitled, " [...]
What Are You Doing To Push Her Buttons? Pt.2
Couples often use at least two different but related strategies to [...]
Anna & Maury–An Old World Couple
In an earlier blog (August 7), I wrote about the [...]