I am a psychologist with a great interest in non-traditional (at least for psychology) ways of looking at the nature of life and the challenges we all face.
While I respect the value of traditional psychotherapy, I am specifically interested in
- The impact of spirituality on our emotional well-being
- Mind-body connectedness
- Bringing positive change to individuals, groups and businesses
- The role of narrative processes in forming our identities, and
- The importance of magic.
This blog is for anyone trying to identify their own individual path to self-improvement.
I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, but I’ve learned so much more from life experiences and my personal and professional interactions with people. I come to these pages as a facilitator, fellow searcher, and coach, but certainly not as any self-proclaimed “expert.”
Here’s wishing you the best on you develop and live your own personal narrative!
Barry
2 responses so far ↓
corey61 // July 8, 2008 at 6:52 pm |
You’re blogs are very interesting. Makes me a bit more confused, but interesting none the less. Thanks for leaving a comment on my page. I did reply to you though I very rarely reply to comments. I think I’m going to subscribe to your blog, I liked it. And I like you. You write very well. I not only see a psychiatrist but I also see a Christian counselor. I agree with your statement in one of your blogs that said we used to go to clergy. I still do. But most of the time they tell me my problems are beyond them and that I need professional help. The counselor I see now wants to see me off of all medication but I don’t see that happening any time soon. Not with hearing voices and whatnot. Anyway, seems I’m writing you an email and not a comment. Sorry.
dharmashrink // July 8, 2008 at 9:00 pm |
Corey
No sorry necessary. Very nice to hear from you, and thanks for the nice words. Some of these ideas are confusing, but the more I write the more I think I understand some things.
It’s good that you’re getting a combination of services, I hope their helping. Sometimes clergy don’t handle the mental health part very well, and mental health people don’t get the spiritual part either. We need more people who can integrate those things.
Your comment was a good one and made me think. I think there is a future post in there.
Barry