Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Action

A roundup of psychoanalytic points of view

The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group

How to Teach Children to Practice Gratitude

Concerned about your child's emotional resilience? Teach them to practice gratitude.

Prenatal in a Pandemic

How to acknowledge your grief, make a new plan, and become attuned with your baby during the COVID-19 crisis.

4 Reasons We Fight Over Chores

When you and your partner find yourself fighting about household chores, it's important to recognize that the issue is often about much more than who takes out the trash.

4 Ways to Improve Our Relationship With Our Bodies

Changing how we think about exercise is key.

When Mindfulness Is Not Enough

When Mindfulness Is Not Enough. Why mindfulness meditation is not a substitute for psychotherapy. By Rande Brown, LCSW

Why Doesn’t My Partner Love Me the Way I Want?

True intimacy requires surrendering to how our partners love us.

Fat Shame

Being overweight is often not a choice. Being ashamed of it is.

Why Drugs and Alcohol Can Be So Hard to Quit

Intoxication sometimes allows hidden “selves” to emerge.

A Simple Way to Communicate More Effectively

Overstating your opinions and beliefs can lead others to misunderstand your meaning.

Kids Need to Protest

Kids need to protest. It’s an important part of growing up.

A Surprising Cause of Prejudice

The real problem might be how we relate to people like us. By Ron B. Aviram, Ph.D.

Can Group Therapy Help With Relationship Problems?

Can Group Therapy Help With Relationship Problems? Perhaps therapeutic love clears a path to romantic love. By Naomi Snider, LLM

Why Do the People I Love Hurt My Feelings So Often?

We often (mis)attribute our reactions to the intention of others.

A Survival Guide to Holiday Family Time

A survival guide to holiday family time. Staying connected sometimes requires mindful distance.

Kaepernick's Taking a Knee

Time to reflect is perhaps more important now than ever.

The Emotional Impact of a Nanny's Leaving

A nanny's departure can affect the whole family.

When a Body Talks

Our bodies can reveal how we feel.

Sick of Online Dating?

Sick of online dating? You may want to give the real world another try.

Hidden Bias and Racism

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

Pregnancy Blues

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

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

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

The Benefits of Self-Pity

Sometimes we know best how to comfort ourselves.

Why We Shouldn’t Fear Failure

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

Feeding and Needing

In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2017.

Are You a Realist or a Romantic?

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

Is It Possible For Parents to Care Too Much?

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

Fake News: Why We Fall For It

Don't believe everything you read!

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

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.

What Exactly Is LGBTQ?

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

The Price of Conforming to Gender Norms

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

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