Therapy Comes to the Haight, #4 in a series

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"I'm hearing from you that this new lifestyle you've chosen can be uncomfortable at times. Could you take one of those short lawn chairs with you to sit on?"














"I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with the phrase Free Love. Can you explain it to me?"

"I see that you've come to group therapy tonight with open minds. Can someone share what you're feeling? Oh! Not all at once!"











So... what would that look like, exactly?

Therapy Comes to 1950s Hollywood, #3 in a series

Now wouldn't that have been a good idea?

James

It seems that talking about your father upsets you. Why don't we take just a moment for you to feel those feelings?

Joan

I hear you saying that people don't like you. I would ask, Do you like yourself?

Marlon

You've probably heard of "binge eating."
Does that resonate with you?

Bette

Let's imagine for a moment that you

are not Baby Jane Hudson.

Rock

Oh, Rock

 These feelings are about men in general, 

or about a special friend?

Ohhh, Rock

Therapy Comes to the 'Hood, #2 in a series

Some of the recent hip-hop artists probably already have therapists. But!--none so insightful as me.

Tonight in men's group, we'll talk about the feelings men sometimes have for other men. 

Who wants to start?

How would you feel about writing her a letter, but not sending it?

I think it's just great that you are so caught up in dance. Do you have any other hobbies, Li'l? I'm sorry--you prefer Wayne.

Let's explore something together. When you say that you are "brothers," what does that mean to each of you?

Therapy Comes to the Prairie, #1 in a series

I was thinking, what if you could go back to the late 1800s, on the prairie, and introduce modern  counseling and therapy techniques. . . .

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, can affect anyone of any age. To counter these feelings in the winter, try taking brisk walks or pursuing a winter sport like snowshoeing or skiing.

Well, I think, Mr. Thorsteinbladenhoffen, that it's important to ask your wife how she feels about having another child.

While spending time alone can be good, watch out for isolation. If you find yourself isolating, get together with some friends who have your same interests, such as cooking, sewing--even washing clothes. Or, you could start a book group!

Next I'd like us to try some "trust falls." I'll explain these in a moment, but first we need to bring the circle in . . . .

Yes, Mr. Gustaffson, I think anyone can change. So long as you really, really want to.