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Mating
The Logical Way to Find a Life Partner

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 21, 2024

If you are looking for a mate and are getting discouraged, thinking about you situation logically and following a few simple rules may speed up the process for you.

If you are looking for a mate and are getting discouraged, thinking about you situation logically and following a few simple rules may speed up the process for you.

Narcissism
Do Narcissistic Mothers Have a Maternal Instinct?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 22, 2024

Do you wonder if your narcissistic mother even had a maternal instinct? She may have, but NPD could mean she lacked some of the other abilities necessary to be a good parent.

Do you wonder if your narcissistic mother even had a maternal instinct? She may have, but NPD could mean she lacked some of the other abilities necessary to be a good parent.

Therapy
A Gestalt Therapy View of Narcissistic Victim Syndrome

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 22, 2024

Narcissistic victim syndrome reduces the complexities of abusive relationships to two roles: abuser and victim. Gestalt therapy suggests that a wider focus would be more useful.

Narcissistic victim syndrome reduces the complexities of abusive relationships to two roles: abuser and victim. Gestalt therapy suggests that a wider focus would be more useful.

Trauma
Why Moving Can Be So Hard on Some Kids

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 6, 2023

Moving to a new school in a new neighborhood is one of the most overlooked causes of childhood trauma. Your child may need extra help to fit in and find new friends.

Moving to a new school in a new neighborhood is one of the most overlooked causes of childhood trauma. Your child may need extra help to fit in and find new friends.

Hypnosis
How Milton H. Erickson Revolutionized Hypnotherapy

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 1, 2023

Milton H. Erickson demonstrated that hypnotists can help clients make positive changes more efficiently by accepting their reality and utilizing what they already know how to do.

Milton H. Erickson demonstrated that hypnotists can help clients make positive changes more efficiently by accepting their reality and utilizing what they already know how to do.

Psychology
A Psychological Approach to the "Law of Attraction"

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 4, 2023

If you have ever wondered how the "Law of Attraction" can work, here are some basic Gestalt psychology principles that explain the science behind what may appear to be magic.

If you have ever wondered how the "Law of Attraction" can work, here are some basic Gestalt psychology principles that explain the science behind what may appear to be magic.

Therapy
How to Use Gestalt Therapy to Interpret Dreams

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 1, 2023

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

Mating
The Sofa Theory of Dating

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 25, 2023

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Relationships
Why Do I Feel Addicted to My Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 7, 2023

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.