Back on Track
Hello, everyone – I know that I’ve been MIA over that last few weeks. It’s been a busy time…my private practice is growing steadily, I’ve moved offices, and I’ve been working hard at marketing and promotion. A couple of updates: 1) The new office is gradually taking shape! I’ve had a hard time finding a […]
Glee Gets it Right
Yes, I watch Glee. This must be the week for television shows and their intersection with psychology. Last week I blogged about American Idol’s similarity to group therapy…this week it’s Glee’s tackling of gender issues. The past two episodes of Glee have impressed me with the way they’ve looked at gender norms. Last week, the lead male […]
Buzzkill
Cheesy title, I know. I imagine that most of you have heard of Google’s new social networking service, Buzz, and if you haven’t then you’ll likely hear of it very soon. It’s also likely that you’ve already read or heard of some of the privacy issues it’s creating, so I will warn you now that […]
I’m Not a Psychologist, But I Play One on TV
The other day I saw a bumper sticker posted on the door of a physician in my office complex that said, “Ask your doctor if taking medical advice from a commercial is right for you.” This sticker, coupled with Jeremy Haynes’ comment on my previous post, gave me pause. I think we’ve all seen those commercials […]
Happy New Year
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that the holidays proved (mostly) restful and fulfilling for each of you. By this time, you’ve probably had ample opportunity to make (and break) resolutions, and I am no exception. I don’t necessarily put a lot of faith in New Year’s as a time to drastically change behavior, but I […]
