“Tales from the Couch”
I am happy to announce the publication of my next book on Amazon, a companion piece to my earlier publication […]
Medical Illnesses with Emotional Factors
Did you know that, according to some studies, about 85% of medical illnesses have emotional factors, stress and anxiety as
Tales from the Couch: Excerpts from a Psychiatrist’s Journal – Cases and Musings
I am very pleased to announce the publication of my book on Amazon Kindle 3 days ago. It is a review of some of my experiences in nearly 50 years in psychiatry.
Generosity and selflessness
In the 7/18/21 edition of the New York Times is an interesting article on the book “The giving tree” which you like to read. In our age when many people have been raised with a feeling of entitlement the message contained in this article the line between self sacrifice and generosity.
ACHIEVING FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Most psychotherapy, as it is practiced in 2021, is either the supportive or conversational kind. These forms of therapy can be quite helpful, but do not aim for fundamental psychological change or full resolution of the presenting psychiatric problem or complaint.