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The Geometry of Thought A Conversation with Barbara Tversky [6.25.19]

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Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr Paul Gilbert

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The Party: how can gender affect autism spectrum disorders? – Science Weekly podcast

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How to Give Your Therapist Feedback

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We often think of psychotherapists as “all-knowing,” which can make patients feel that complaining about the therapy or the therapist is not allowed. By Juli Fraga and Hilary Jacobs Hendel New York Times Aug. 1, 2019 As with any relationship, patient and therapist unions aren’t immune to misunderstandings. When conflict appears, addressing it early on can help patients determine if the therapist and the therapy are right for them. We often think of psychotherapists as “all-knowing,” which can make patients feel that complaining about the therapy or the therapist is not allowed. But numerous  studies  have found that providing feedback pays off. According to psychology  researchers , patient feedback can bolster the “therapeutic alliance.” Similar to relationship chemistry, a sturdy alliance between patients and their therapists includes openness, trust, and collaboration, and according to the  American Psychological Association , it’s ...

I'm a trans woman. Kiarostami's films helped me escape a prison of the mind

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