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My formal education to become a shrink lasted 14 years. There is a cliché that says “People study psychology so they can understand what is wrong with them.” While I have always seen myself as a moderately crazy and generally well-adjusted person, I always hated this claim.
Nevertheless, just recently I realized why I have been seeking more and more knowledge about the human mind in philosophy, psychology and psychoanalysis.
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Psychotherapists, counselors, doctors and lawyers are professionals who you should be able to trust most.
Their experience is crucial and you probably believe that they are like good wine – the older they get, the better.
In a conversation with a client I heard myself telling “He is a man, he won’t take a hint, just tell it directly!”
Then I thought “What a sexist cliché! This is empty of any new information, I have to elaborate!”
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In our active everyday life, many of the services we use are very well represented on the internet. There are lots of online shops, lessons, meetings, clubs, dating, magazines, bookstores, games, etc.
Our jobs as well as our private life are often powered by the internet connection on our smart phones.
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“Creativity takes courage”
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A while ago, Mila wrote about 5 ways to increase your creativity. And now, I’d like to add five more options to the mix.
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Needless to say, children should be loved and taken care of.
Human being is helpless during infancy and the healthy development depends on healthy parenting. Nevertheless not every parent lives up to the social and evolutionary standard. One would argue that these things happen, whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… etc., etc.
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An article written by José Alberto Raymondi Ph.D.
When I read the article written by my colleague Dr. Raymondi, I knew that you have to share it with you. The fundamental question in every addiction is what part it takes in patient’s life. You can look for the durable solution as soon as you find its answer.
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The saying “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us”, seems to be very popular these days. And frankly, I agree with it. Out of necessity or out of desire, we humans have always been travelers by nature.
To take a trip, we’re willing to save up money, pack, and deal with airport security. Continue reading →
When Mila first told me she was planning something “crazy” for her counseling practice over a Skype call, I was intrigued. When she told me that idea was getting together with small groups for brunch and deep, meaningful conversation, I was 100% interested.
After all, her idea combined two of my favorite things: psychology and eating at weird hours.
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By Dr. José Alberto Raymondi
Couples in a relationship, whether short or long, may come to the realization that being together is no longer possible or desirable.