The Power of Psychotherapy
I am constantly on the look out for ways to explain why psychotherapy is such a powerful tool for healing emotional and psychological wounds. Yet again, I find inspiration in this month’s issue of The Sun magazine – the theme this month is loosely organized around psychology and the field of psychotherapy. There is a section in each issue called “Sunbeams” that features quotes from famous people on the theme of the month, and two quotes – one from Sigmund Freud and the other
Does couples therapy really work?
I was meeting with a couple last week who are in the assessment phase of our work together in couples therapy. Towards the end of the session, one of the partners asked, “so, does couples therapy really work?” I asked him more about what he meant by “work” to which he replied, “Is it possible for us to be happy together again?” These are both incredibly poignant questions, and I think representative of questions many people have about the value of couples therapy. In order to
A Buyer's Guide to Finding a Therapist? Interesting article!
Today’s post is really just a link to an interesting article that a good friend sent along to me about how to choose a therapist. As a therapist who also greatly values therapy and regularly goes myself, I’ve been on both sides of this situation. Overall, I thought it was compelling information, and though I don’t agree with everything he says, I do wholeheartedly agree with the last bit where he lists six characteristics that make a good therapist. If you have time to read
"That's Love Dying"
I know it’s been out for a bit, but I just saw the film, Blue Valentine. If you haven’t seen it, it’s the kind of film that will really impact you and make you think, though as one critic called it, it may truly by the “feel bad movie” of the year because you won’t leave smiling. The film follows the relationship between Dean and Cindy, both past and present, and gives you just enough detail to have some idea of why they are currently so disconnected, but leaves a lot for t
What the heck happened to Nina in Black Swan? A Bowen family systems perspectives on Nina's des
Unless you have been out of the country, under a rock, or in a coma for the last month, you cannot escape the hype of the film, Black Swan. Spoiler alert! If you haven’t seen the film, but plan on seeing it, thanks for visiting, and come back to read this post afterwards! If you have seen the film, you may feel some combination of confused, disturbed, or annoyed. What happens to the main character, Nina, that she so completely loses touch with reality? Why does preparing for
A Therapist's Take on In Treatment
One of my favorite shows is back on the air! In it’s 3rd season on HBO, In Treatment returned a few weeks ago with Gabriel Byrne playing Dr. Paul Weston, the slightly craggly, rough around the edges, but lovable therapist and a whole new cast of characters as his “patients”. If you have not seen this show, I highly recommend it! I love how the show develops the characters including that of the therapist. I love how riveting the conversations are – so much so that each episode