Mind Over Meds
I read a good article in the NYT the other day (thanks again, Kyle) dealing with the state of psychiatry in the USA. Over the years, psychiatrists have become known more for clinical interviews, diagnosis, and prescribing medication than for doing actual therapy with their patients. Daniel Carlat, M.D., a psychiatrist and the author of this […]
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 […]
American Idol as Group Therapy
My wife and I love American Idol. I think part of our attraction to the show is that we get to live vicariously through these young adults as they pursue fame through singing (neither of us can carry a tune to save our lives). Part of it is getting to see them have the opportunity to […]
Find the Nearest Happy Hour – Now!
David Brooks wrote a great article in the New York Times a couple of days ago. A big thanks to Jeremy Haynes for sending it to me. Brooks addresses what he calls “The Sandra Bullock Trade.” Sandra Bullock, a well-known actress, recently received an Academy Award for a film performance. Unfortunately, she’s also been dealing with […]
Interpersonal Neuro…What?
I recently posted a link to Dan Siegel’s “Neurobiology of We,” an audio series in which he talks about the mutually influential nature of brain functioning, relationships, attachment, and mindfulness. If you’ve read this blog in the past, you know that these are some of my favorite subjects. I’ve been so impressed with this audio series that […]
Great Resource on Interpersonal Neurobiology
Here’s a link to Dan Siegel’s “Neurobiology of We” audio series. I’ve been listening to this over the month or so, and it just blows my mind. He speaks in depth about the connection between attachment styles, relationships, and brain functioning. Maybe most importantly, he talks about how relationships can be healing, even for those who […]
