Psychoanalysis 3.0

Many mothers of premature infants face a version of “Sophie’s Choice”; they must choose between their baby’s optimal psychological development or their family’s economic welfare.

Bullying

Hazing Is Just Structured Bullying

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on August 5, 2012

Hazing is just systemized bullying, the strong preying on the weak. So, how do we understand that so many people just go along with it?

Hazing is just systemized bullying, the strong preying on the weak. So, how do we understand that so many people just go along with it?

Infertility

The Dark Side Of Fertility Treatments: Lessons From A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on July 18, 2012

The buoyed hope found at infertility clinics is often psychologically disconnected from the shadow side of technology gone wrong, even after counseling.

The buoyed hope found at infertility clinics is often psychologically disconnected from the shadow side of technology gone wrong, even after counseling.

Diet

"Emotional Thirst" Absent From the Debate About Obesity and Sugar Drinks

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on June 20, 2012

Instead of another big gulp of bubbly sugar water perhaps understanding one's emotional world might prove as refreshing as a tall glass of cool water

Instead of another big gulp of bubbly sugar water perhaps understanding one's emotional world might prove as refreshing as a tall glass of cool water

Grindr, a free geosocial networking application, allows gay men to find other gay men, wherever they may be. It is an app worthy of celebration, especially during Gay Pride Month.

The book Fifty Shades of Grey is a New York Times Bestseller. And Internet porn is ubiquitous. Do the differences teach anything about how to have a sexually fulfilling relationship?

When a crowd of ultra-orthodox men insulted and spat on an 8-year-old girl for her alleged "immodesty," they revealed a disturbing attitude toward sex and modesty.

Creativity

Death and Drugs and Whitney Houston

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on February 12, 2012

The tragedy of Whitney Houston's early death leads us to ask: What price does creativity have in a world of quick-fix perfection?

The tragedy of Whitney Houston's early death leads us to ask: What price does creativity have in a world of quick-fix perfection?

Cognition

The Thinking Body, The Moving Mind: What I Learned From Merce Cunningham About Psychology

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on January 1, 2012

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company performed for the last time on December 31, 2011. A psychologist reflects on her 20 years taking classes at Merce's school.

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company performed for the last time on December 31, 2011. A psychologist reflects on her 20 years taking classes at Merce's school.

Sex

Teenage Boys and Sexual Decision-Making: An Expanding Role for Mutually Satisfying Consensual Sex

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on December 5, 2011

Relationship-positive teen-age sexual decision making makes an appearance in recent survey data and in enlightened approaches to sex education.

Relationship-positive teen-age sexual decision making makes an appearance in recent survey data and in enlightened approaches to sex education.

Gender

Watching Chaz Bono Dance with Lacey Is not Harmful to Children

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on September 25, 2011

Even Keith Ablow watchers are entitled to accurate scientific knowledge rather than opinions, scare tactics and inflammatory language. They just have to look elsewhere to get it.

Even Keith Ablow watchers are entitled to accurate scientific knowledge rather than opinions, scare tactics and inflammatory language. They just have to look elsewhere to get it.

Sex

Brain Mapping Does Not Reveal What Turns a Woman On

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on August 31, 2011

Recent imaging studies mapping locations for the vagina, cervix and nipples in the brain's sensory cortex leave the mystery of female sexual desire unsolved.

Recent imaging studies mapping locations for the vagina, cervix and nipples in the brain's sensory cortex leave the mystery of female sexual desire unsolved.

The media is glossing over what is harmful and unscientific about so-called "ex-gay therapy." Instead they broadcast infomercials for the ex-gay movement. The message for anyone thinking of buying what the ex-gay movement is selling is the time-honored warning: "Let the buyer beware."

Adoption

Rewriting Cinderella: From Infertility to Adoption

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on August 9, 2011

Adoption is one of several ways to build a family. Emotional openness, even after the traumas of unsuccessful infertility treatment, is the only way to hear children's fears and come to meet their ghosts, demons and angels.

Adoption is one of several ways to build a family. Emotional openness, even after the traumas of unsuccessful infertility treatment, is the only way to hear children's fears and come to meet their ghosts, demons and angels.

Relationships

The Top 5 in Bad Love Advice

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on July 28, 2011

When it comes to other people's relationship problems, many feel free to dispense advice in copious quantities. Unfortunately, the love advice that flows so freely is often really, really bad advice. Here are 5 examples.

When it comes to other people's relationship problems, many feel free to dispense advice in copious quantities. Unfortunately, the love advice that flows so freely is often really, really bad advice. Here are 5 examples.

Personality

The Computer Screen Shatters the Blank Screen — and Patients Benefit

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on June 24, 2011

Information technologies, from Google to Electronic Medical Records, are changing traditional models of the relationship between patients and therapists. Using the new transparency to create more openness between therapist and patient can have salutary effects.

Information technologies, from Google to Electronic Medical Records, are changing traditional models of the relationship between patients and therapists. Using the new transparency to create more openness between therapist and patient can have salutary effects.

Resilience

Readiness to Win: Does Rory McIlroy have what it takes to win his first golf Major?

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on June 19, 2011

With Rory McIlroy's mental game becoming as impressive as his technical abilities, is he ready to win a Major and become a genuine force in the game? We will find out later today.

With Rory McIlroy's mental game becoming as impressive as his technical abilities, is he ready to win a Major and become a genuine force in the game? We will find out later today.

We are learning that "masculinity" and "femininity" exist in every individual. But the individual and collective consequences of this discovery has yet to be fully felt. Growing from boy to man is now a journey without familiar guideposts.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

On the Front Lines with a Japanese Psychologist at the Fukushima Disaster

The Psychoanalysis 3.0 Writing Group on June 11, 2011

An interview with Professor Naoto Kawabata, a Japanese psychologist providing disaster psychological services to Fukushima survivors. He questions whether and how western theories of trauma treatment can help Japanese trauma victims.

An interview with Professor Naoto Kawabata, a Japanese psychologist providing disaster psychological services to Fukushima survivors. He questions whether and how western theories of trauma treatment can help Japanese trauma victims.

Don't fail to fail, it's how you learn to succeed. But fear of failure can become a trap.