Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist

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TITLE (ARTICLE & PODCAST) Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist   DESCRIPTION “Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist, with Anthony Chambers, PhD Episode 211 “When relationship issues arise—around money, fidelity, kids, or even just coping with the stress of everyday life—couple therapists can help partners work through them together…. Read more »

Psychology Update — How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You

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TITLE How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You   DESCRIPTION This is a most unusual article.  It is an interactive piece that takes you on a journey as both a patient and a professional.  The premise is that a depressed individual shows up at a psychiatrists office.  The interactive piece asks the reader to… Read more »

Psychology Update — Secrets of Psychotherapy: What is Happiness?

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TITLE Secrets of Psychotherapy: What is Happiness?  DESCRIPTION The article “What is Happiness” takes us on an excursion through both Philosophy and the historical roots of Psychotherapy.  The articles starts with  the common traditional perspective on happiness and includes a bit about Freud’s view:  “Traditionally, happiness is defined as a prolonged and pervasive state of satisfaction,… Read more »

Psychology Update — What Can Therapy Help Us With?

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TITLE What Can Therapy Help Us With? We don’t need a psychiatric diagnosis to benefit from therapy.   DESCRIPTION Often the question arises:  “How do I know if I need psychotherapy?  I’m not (colloquial for psychiatric diagnosis).”   This excellent article describes different scenarios and situations that would help answer the questions regarding when therapy… Read more »

Psychology Podcast of the Week — Wise Counsel Podcast

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PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME WISE COUNSEL PODCAST (EPISODE 120:  INTERVIEW WITH MARSHA LINEHAN)   ICON   iOS:  (free)   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wise-counsel-podcasts/id218827921?mt=2 DESCRIPTION  (from the iTunes Store) Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental Health HOW TO USE THIS APP This podcast by David Van Nuys. Ph.D., covers numerous topics in mental health and therapy… Read more »

Psychology Update — Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann: Creativity in Psychotherapy

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TITLE Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann: Creativity in Psychotherapy DESCRIPTION Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann stands as a giant in the history of Psychotherapy.  Though a psychoanalyst, she pioneered therapy at the famous Chestnut Lodge hospital in the Washington, DC area.  She brought her genius to bear in her cases and was not bound by the rigidity of the… Read more »