Negative Perspectives |
Time for another entry, I suppose. Not feeling too inspired to write. My idea today is to just free associate a little about random topics that may only have meaning for me. Should you find this exerc...
Posted by Purple Haize on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:19:00 PST |
objectivity |
It is important as a psychotherapist to maintain the objectivity by keeping your personal life out of sessions. On occasion, with the appropriate patient, I will interject a little humility from my ow...
Posted by Purple Haize on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:51:00 PST |
Why I Missed my Last Appointment |
Why I Missed my Last Appointment
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Posted by Purple Haize on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:04:00 PST |
Dreams |
Freud once wrote a book entitled The Interpretation of Dreams. Actually I've never read it but have stumbled on many of its principles through different encounters along the way. Our dream life is muc...
Posted by Purple Haize on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:22:00 PST |
Relationship |
According to Freud, for one to be truly happy they must first be happy in their primary relationship and with their employment...
Maslow was a Behavioral Scientist that gave us a hierarchy of needs th...
Posted by Purple Haize on Tue, 29 May 2007 02:20:00 PST |
I believe |
I believe, as Americans, we should take the time to imagine what it might feel like to be a poor inhabitant of a Middle Eastern Country or other Third World place. After doing so, it may become more o...
Posted by Purple Haize on Tue, 29 May 2007 04:43:00 PST |
cocaine and opioid epidemic |
In my opinion, the cocaine and opioid epidemic will eventually reach a point of no return. Everyone is affected by the illness of addiction by just being part of the addicts' social or family net...
Posted by Purple Haize on Wed, 23 May 2007 05:21:00 PST |
ADHD |
ADHD is transmitted genetically at close to a 50% rate. Many adults have failed to be diagnosed and many end up self medicating with alcohol, pot, or other drugs. Symptoms include: procrastination, fo...
Posted by Purple Haize on Tue, 22 May 2007 05:08:00 PST |
I think I have the most interesting job in the world |
I think I have the most interesting job in the world but also am aware that others may beg to disagree. It's probably the fact that I have the privilege of actually intervening, where appropriate, int...
Posted by Purple Haize on Sat, 19 May 2007 05:20:00 PST |
The tragic shooting |
The tragic shooting spree at Virginia Tech was shocking to all. . .
But psychiatrists and psychologist in particular are likely breathing a sigh of relief along with the deep sorrow felt ac...
Posted by Purple Haize on Sat, 12 May 2007 05:14:00 PST |
