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Robert Goldman J.D., Psy.D.

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Robert Goldman, J.D., Psy.D., teaches restorative justice at Hofstra University and St. Joseph’s College. He is a licensed psychologist and attorney, who has combined law and psychology for more than 18 years. He is also the chief psychologist at TLC Virtual Resiliency.

Recent Posts

Raising Resilient Families Through Challenging Times

Divorce is disruptive for the entire family system. But it can be temporary if you engage in these practices to shield and protect everyone.

How We Approach Our Cognitive Dissonance Has an Impact on Us

A Personal Perspective: In the aftermath of tragedy, I experienced a profound moment of cognitive dissonance, shaking both my body and belief system.

Understanding Individual vs. Workplace Resilience

"Fix them, not me": by focusing only on employee resilience, we are failing to consider the culture of the workplace. Redefine resiliency so that success can be reimagined.

Restorative Justice as a Trauma-Informed Approach

America needs an alternative approach to end the cycle of crime.

Embracing Your Limits to Become Limitless

Are you avoiding your limits out of fear? By having the courage to embrace your limits, you grow. Two recent compelling documentaries share this message of hope for the new year.

Are you avoiding your limits out of fear? By having the courage to embrace your limits, you grow. Two recent compelling documentaries share this message of hope for the new year.

A New Framework for Mental Health in the Workplace

Do you feel that your workplace should be doing more for your wellness? You are not alone. The U.S. surgeon general recently recommended that employers prioritize wellness.

Do you feel that your workplace should be doing more for your wellness? You are not alone. The U.S. surgeon general recently recommended that employers prioritize wellness.

Raising Resilient Communities Through Restorative Practices

There has been much discussion about individual resilience. However, there are important factors that help promote community resilience.

There has been much discussion about individual resilience. However, there are important factors that help promote community resilience.

The 7 Rules of Being Human in the Workplace

Do you find it impossible to sever your work self and personal self? It's called being human and you are not alone. These rules can help.

Do you find it impossible to sever your work self and personal self? It's called being human and you are not alone. These rules can help.

Why the Legal System Needs to Prioritize Attorney Wellbeing

How has the American legal system turned so deadly for those who practice in it? Occupational mental hazards within the practice of law undermine resilience. What can be done?

How has the American legal system turned so deadly for those who practice in it? Occupational mental hazards within the practice of law undermine resilience. What can be done?

Resiliency Is a Philosophy: A Life Span Approach

Why doesn't my spell checker recognize the word resiliency? There appears to be a lack of understanding between the two words. A deeper dive is required.

Why doesn't my spell checker recognize the word resiliency? There appears to be a lack of understanding between the two words. A deeper dive is required.