Traumatic Abuse in Cults: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
Using his ten year experience in Siddha Yoga under the leadership of Gurumayi, the author presents psychoanalytic concept-ualizations of narcissism in an effort to develop a way of understanding cult...
View ArticleAN ANALYSIS OF MALE AND FEMALE SUSPECTED OFFENDERS OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDE
The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the differences and similarities between male and female suspected offenders of intimate partner homicide (IPH). The California Vital Statistics...
View ArticleFORGIVENESS, CHILD ABUSE, DISSOCIATION AND AN EXPERIMENT WITH GENTLE REPARENTING
The following is my contribution to Lois Einhorn’s book, Forgiveness and Child Abuse, Would YOU Forgive (Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2006). I was included because I was Lois’ therapist when her memories...
View ArticleHow to separate Yourself from yourself
This article is about how to feel better when you are feeling overwhelmed with negative or sad thoughts. Reading and understanding this article is a good way to figure out how to feel better now and...
View ArticleEven Ralph Kramden Used Self Talk
"Pins and needles, needles and pins; it's a happy man that grins." These classic words were made famous by Jackie Gleason in his role as Ralph Kramden in the 1950s TV sitcom, The Honeymooners. So why...
View ArticleChildren and Grief: A Story of Trauma, Abuse and Growth
Grief can be complicated, and can be particularly difficult for children, especially those who have experienced trauma and abuse. This article describes children's grief, the complications of trauma...
View ArticleWhat Makes You Anxious?
This article summarizes what kinds of dynamics (as opposed to events) that set up the development of anxiety, then how it "evolves" into syndromes.
View ArticleThe Use of Lucid Dreaming in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dream work has been part of psychotherapy since the very beginning. I believe the reason lucid dream work has not yet made its way into clinical practice is because it grew out of sleep and dream...
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