Strange Memories

Deep thoughts, odd stories, and other essays

George Atwood Ph.D.

Letter to a Young Student #9

A discussion of the role of trauma and tragedy in the life and career of the psychotherapist

Letter to a Young Student #8

This is the story of how George Atwood's book, The Abyss of Madness, was dictated to him by an imaginary psychiatrist.

Letters to a Young Student, Number 7

A discussion of telepathy and other paranormal phenomena

Letter to a Young Student: Part 6

Thoughts on the future of the psychotherapy of severe mental illness.

Letter to a Young Student, Part 5

This post concerns the struggle to establish faith and confidence in one's work as a psychotherapist of the severely mentally ill.

Letter to a Young Student, Part 4

Advice to the young with an interest in psychotherapy as a career.

Letters to a Young Student: Part 3

An aging psychotherapist reflects on his experiences, in response to a young student's inquiries

Letter to a Young Student: Part 2

Advice for a young man

Letter to a Young Student

Advice for students interested in clinical psychology and psychiatry.