Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:55AM
Topic: Articles
This is in response to "A Psychotherapist's Guide to Facebook and Twitter: Why Clinicians Should Give a Tweet." I found the article interesting, and it highlighted and reinforced my reasons for not having a Facebook profile, actually. I think a great related follow-up article could be about LinkedIn and professional as opposed to personal networking on the Internet.
Alison Bess
Bossier City, LA
Sunday, May 9, 2010 2:12PM
Topic: General Comments
Hello, I am Brazilian, an avid reader of books of Dr Yalom and just read his book about the terror of death.
I would congratulate him but unfortunately do not have access to your personal email. I'm an attorney but have enough curiosity about matters involving psychotherapy, and I would say that the book is a lesson of wisdom, compassion and humility worthy of great men. People like Dr Yalom should live forever.
If possible, I hope that my words were sent to him.
Sincerely,
Luciane Janarelli
Luciane Janarelli
Brazil
Thursday, May 6, 2010 12:57AM
Topic: Articles
Transforming the Wounds of Racism:
Hi,
I can fully concur with the experiences here. The UK was billed, when I was a child, as the most proper and strict land on earth. When I came at the age of 10, I quickly tasted the bitter taste of racism; both diluted and full strength. What I first noticed, was that people, in my early experiences in the mid 80s, seemed welcoming and friendly. Yet their true feelings were not as kind. Its the hypocrisy that I as a child found frightening and bleak. I could not change my skin or who I was; I was trapped in Hell, with no way home. As a child I had no say in my life; and a lone parent family was totally inadequate as a source of reassurance. Also, amongst the small community of immigrants, their is little talk of such things. Isolation is another nail that closed the lid on my embracing and friendly persona. All these issues lead only down one road, that of anger and hatred. Anger, at the very least, for being despised without cause. Hatred, since it seems the only way to claim ones self respect.
It makes me scoff when the media question why immigrants - especially the Muslims - tend towards Ghetto mentality. Its simply retaliation and self preservation. If the UK whites are in a "high position" - then its only fitting that we reject their imposing view of what is multicultural. Multicultural in their terms, means we immigrants are expected to kowtow to abuse and degradation of our identity. This we cannot tolerate and will not.
I am letting vent to my thoughts - after reading some of the experiences. I know it's the blinkered, victim's view I have indulged. In non-European lands, the white child is looked upon as odd. Not all in the UK are racist. But I have to remind myself daily that - that is a fact.
Regards,
Vic
Victor Ago
UK
Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:35AM
Topic: Humor
Your choice of cartoons rocks! Are they available in a hardbound/book format??
Marjorie Deutsch, Ph.D.
suburban Washington, D.C. area
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:56PM
Topic: Articles
Well written and right-on John Martin. I too struggle with taking insurance and having to submit a "diagnosis" while working therapeutically and holistically with the client. I tell clients, up front, during my release of confidentiality talk, what the insurance companies do and can ask for. I also struggle with the dichotomy of feeling like a professional vs. the limited fees and often "unprofessional" behaviors I am subjected to by these companies. I have been observing the change in this profession, including the MARC out of UCLA opening a family center in Santa Monica and using family coaches instead of therapists. I too am looking inside myself, my interests, how can I best serve the community and still take care of myself. More power to you and thanks for the thoughtful article!!
Beth Tunis
Los Angeles
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