Mar 23, 2020A Psychoanalysis of Toilet Paper and Freudian Wisdom in the Corona-pocalypseCovid-19 sends the world into a global pandemic, and one of the first things to happen is toilet paper hoarding? The quip: “Freud would have a field day with that” comes to mind. Modern day psychology has moved away from traditional Freudian techniques, which often entailed analyzing behavior in terms…Freud5 min read
Mar 22, 2020Risky Behavior in Dementia — a neurobehavioral perspectiveOVERSPENDING, OVEREATING, RISKY BEHAVIOR… WHY DO SOME DEMENTIA PATIENTS MAKE POOR DECISIONS? Did you know that about 48 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and by 2050, it is projected that this number will more than triple? Each specific type of dementia comes with its own brand of unfortunate…Dementia5 min read
Dec 16, 2018GIVE ME SPACE: how the therapeutic concept of holding space closes distance in relationships.A few weeks ago, I was at a workshop, led by Dr. David Wallin, in which I, a psychologist-in-training, and other seasoned professional counselors answered questions in dyads. They were questions like, “Do you feel safe being curious about yourself in the presence of others?” and “How did your childhood…Life Lessons3 min read
