Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

All Quiet on the Western Front: Learning from ‘Bonanza’

Dr Misty Hook, PhD — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:51:46 +0000

In our hustle and bustle lifestyle, we often forget about the necessity of quiet and serenity. Without them, we can lose our imagination, our focus and our relationship skills.

Tags: ADHD, relationships, relaxation, society

What Works in Analytic Psychotherapy?

Dr Louis Breger, PhD — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:25:11 +0000

Analytic psychotherapy has changed and developed since the time of Freud, with increasing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. A recent survey of my former patients -- seen over a period spanning five decades -- highlights 9 particular ingredients that help place the relationship at the heart of successful therapy.

Tags: book, empathy, in practice, therapy

Gracefully Wrong

Gordon Shippey — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:14:03 +0000

In the search for what makes change possible, I've found that being comfortable with mistakes is key to correcting them.

Tags: responsibility, society, tools

The Universe: An Infinity of Questions

Dr George Simon, PhD — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:16:23 +0000

Questions about creation and the nature of the universe have always fascinated people -- they amaze and inspire us, as we continue to discover more about our origins.

Tags: meaning, reviews

Reflections on the Mothering Experience

Dr Misty Hook, PhD — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:31:45 +0000

Mother's Day has turned into a commercial bonanza lauding the work of mothers. Instead of focusing on the chores mothers do, we need to emphasize the mothering experience and how it can bring about fundamental change.

Tags: meaning, parenting and children, society, women

The ‘Clock Time’ Trap

Gordon Shippey — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:52:12 +0000

What happens when we use time as a proxy for experience? We're very likely to fool others -- and ourselves.

Tags: decision making, meaning, school and studies, work-life

Changing Attitudes Toward Work

Dr George Simon, PhD — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:08:00 +0000

Perhaps we should re-examine our relationship toward work, since this aspect of our lives relates closely to mental and emotional health, and not just to our standard of living.

Tags: history, meaning, society, work-life

‘Glee’-ful Conversations With Our Children About Diversity

Dr Misty Hook, PhD — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:55:12 +0000

The television show Glee does something radical in how they depict the diversity of their characters. As such, parents can use this show as a way to connect and communicate with their kids about difficult subjects.

Tags: communication, parenting and children, society

How Far Can You Trust Psychology Research?

Gordon Shippey — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:35:54 +0000

When the popular media reports psychological research, how can we know if the findings are accurate and apply to our lives?

Tags: news and research, public health

What Your Therapist Can’t Do

Gordon Shippey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:29:39 +0000

There's a mystique surrounding therapists that is hard to appreciate until you become one. Here, for the record, is my account of what clients desire, that therapists cannot provide.

Tags: dependence, ethics, motivation, responsibility, therapy