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Trauma
Why Moving Can Be So Hard on Some Kids

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 6, 2023

Moving to a new school in a new neighborhood is one of the most overlooked causes of childhood trauma. Your child may need extra help to fit in and find new friends.

Moving to a new school in a new neighborhood is one of the most overlooked causes of childhood trauma. Your child may need extra help to fit in and find new friends.

Hypnosis
How Milton H. Erickson Revolutionized Hypnotherapy

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 1, 2023

Milton H. Erickson demonstrated that hypnotists can help clients make positive changes more efficiently by accepting their reality and utilizing what they already know how to do.

Milton H. Erickson demonstrated that hypnotists can help clients make positive changes more efficiently by accepting their reality and utilizing what they already know how to do.

Psychology
A Psychological Approach to the "Law of Attraction"

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 4, 2023

If you have ever wondered how the "Law of Attraction" can work, here are some basic Gestalt psychology principles that explain the science behind what may appear to be magic.

If you have ever wondered how the "Law of Attraction" can work, here are some basic Gestalt psychology principles that explain the science behind what may appear to be magic.

Therapy
How to Use Gestalt Therapy to Interpret Dreams

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 1, 2023

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

Mating
The Sofa Theory of Dating

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 25, 2023

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Relationships
Why Do I Feel Addicted to My Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 7, 2023

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Narcissism
Have You Been the Victim of Narcissistic Car Drama?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 21, 2022

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Narcissism
What Should I Do If I Run into My Narcissistic Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 12, 2022

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

Procrastination
Why Do People with Borderline PD Procrastinate?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 10, 2022

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.