Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Action

Bias

Hidden Bias and Racism

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on June 15, 2017

A social worker shares his struggle with unconscious attitudes. By Stephen Friedman, LCSW

A social worker shares his struggle with unconscious attitudes. By Stephen Friedman, LCSW

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Blues

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on May 30, 2017

Pregnancy Blues. Feeling sad during pregnancy may require some attention. By Vanessa Babineau.

Pregnancy Blues. Feeling sad during pregnancy may require some attention. By Vanessa Babineau.

Play

Why Does Playing “Hard To Get” Feel So Desperate?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on May 16, 2017

Why Does Playing “Hard To Get” Feel So Desperate? Feigning disinterest may be an attempt to fend off vulnerability. By Kirby Goldin, Ph.D.

Why Does Playing “Hard To Get” Feel So Desperate? Feigning disinterest may be an attempt to fend off vulnerability. By Kirby Goldin, Ph.D.

Empathy

The Benefits of Self-Pity

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on April 19, 2017

Sometimes we know best how to comfort ourselves.

Sometimes we know best how to comfort ourselves.

Resilience

Why We Shouldn’t Fear Failure

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on March 13, 2017

Why We Shouldn’t Fear Failure. Sometimes success requires not getting it right the first time. By Philip J. Rosenbaum, Ph.D.

Why We Shouldn’t Fear Failure. Sometimes success requires not getting it right the first time. By Philip J. Rosenbaum, Ph.D.

Eating Disorders

Feeding and Needing

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on February 27, 2017

In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2017.

In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2017.

Relationships

Are You a Realist or a Romantic?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on February 13, 2017

Are you a realist or a romantic? Keeping one foot in reality and the other in romance is key.

Are you a realist or a romantic? Keeping one foot in reality and the other in romance is key.

Divorce

Is It Possible For Parents to Care Too Much?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on January 30, 2017

Is It Possible For Parents To Care Too Much? Children need to find their own voice. By Eli Hillman, LCSW

Is It Possible For Parents To Care Too Much? Children need to find their own voice. By Eli Hillman, LCSW

Bias

Fake News: Why We Fall For It

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on December 28, 2016

Don't believe everything you read!

Don't believe everything you read!

Anxiety

Do You Feel Guilty About Having (or Not Having) Money?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on November 17, 2016

Do You Feel Guilty About Having (or Not Having) Money? Our attitudes about money often come from our family. By Lisa M. Juliano, Psy.D.

Do You Feel Guilty About Having (or Not Having) Money? Our attitudes about money often come from our family. By Lisa M. Juliano, Psy.D.

Psychoanalysis

What Exactly Is LGBTQ?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on October 15, 2016

What Exactly Is LGBTQ? Does this "umbrella" cover the range of diversity? Eugenio A. Duarte, Ph.D.

What Exactly Is LGBTQ? Does this "umbrella" cover the range of diversity? Eugenio A. Duarte, Ph.D.

Gender

The Price of Conforming to Gender Norms

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on October 5, 2016

The Price of Conforming to Gender Norms. We benefit from reflection on our “femininity” and “masculinity.”

The Price of Conforming to Gender Norms. We benefit from reflection on our “femininity” and “masculinity.”

Narcissism

What Is Healthy Narcissism?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on September 26, 2016

Healthy narcissism is the joy of self-love, which can be powerful and sustaining.

Healthy narcissism is the joy of self-love, which can be powerful and sustaining.

Diet

Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on September 12, 2016

Why can’t I lose weight? Optimism is key to taking off the pounds. By Julie Jarrett Marcuse, Ph.D.

Why can’t I lose weight? Optimism is key to taking off the pounds. By Julie Jarrett Marcuse, Ph.D.

Divorce

Why Compassion for the Person You Divorced Is Important

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on July 28, 2016

Remembering the good about your ex benefits your child.

Remembering the good about your ex benefits your child.

Psychoanalysis

Good Enough Parents Are the Best Parents

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on June 26, 2016

Good enough parents are the best parents. There’s an obsession in our culture with perfection. By Don Greif, Ph.D.

Good enough parents are the best parents. There’s an obsession in our culture with perfection. By Don Greif, Ph.D.

Relationships

6 Better Ways to Deal With Conflicts in Your Relationship

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on June 9, 2016

Can conflict be productive? Knowing how to fight can strengthen a relationship.

Can conflict be productive? Knowing how to fight can strengthen a relationship.

Friends

Why Do We Use Emojis?

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on May 16, 2016

What do emojis tell us? Sometimes our words benefit from the addition of pictures.

What do emojis tell us? Sometimes our words benefit from the addition of pictures.

Career

Why Some People Are Never on Time

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on May 2, 2016

Why am I always late? Chronic lateness may be about power.

Why am I always late? Chronic lateness may be about power.

Relationships

Why Love Can Make You Crazy

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group on April 11, 2016

At the beginning of a relationship, people often lose touch with reality.

At the beginning of a relationship, people often lose touch with reality.