When Psychotherapy Hurts
Therapists do a lot of good. People who have been through therapy are much better off. But the question of whether psychotherapy can hurt people is not one we see much research on. A new study by Mike Crawford in … Read More
Hope For IBS
A recent meta analysis shows that patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome – IBS – are helped by psychotherapy. Not only do they feel better while the therapy helps them work with their emotions, but the benefit continues for six … Read More
PSYCHOTHERAPY, NOT DRUGS FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY
The good news is that therapists have much more to offer anxious clients than the drugs that they are often offered. The bad news is that drugs are overused. Patients are robbed of the best treatment. Share this good news! … Read More
Don’t Judge Robin Williams
Suicide is a terrible thing. It may – or it may not – end the suffering of the severely depressed person, and we are in no position to criticize. What Robin Williams did by hanging himself was a shocking thing, … Read More
WILL PSYCHOTHERAPY SURVIVE?
Mar 14, 2014 Is it wise to adopt the DSM-5? The American Medical Association is facing a similar question with the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition). It has taken a bold step, opposing the new diagnostic scheme. This … Read More
ON UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Magpies have a particular “here is a cat” call they do. For years, a pair of magpies have had a nest in one of our Austrian pines. I have seen them squawking at our cat when he comes out to … Read More
DO SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS REQUIRE SPECIFIC TREATMENT
There are a fair number of therapists reading this blog. Rather, I should say of the very few people who read my rants, several are therapists. But enough sniveling. On a Positive Psychology discussion group the following question was posted: … Read More