Psych1on1

Psychotherapist and author Dr. Andrew Gottlieb talks about his latest book, On the Meaning of Friendship between Gay Men (due out June 2008), an evocative exploration of the particular role(s) of friendship between gay men.  Dr. Gottlieb talks about putting this book together, how this topic resonates in his personal life and how this exploration affects his work as a psychotherapist.

In addition to maintaining his private practice, Dr. Gottlieb is a clinical supervisor at Corona Elmhurst Guidance Center in Jackson Heights, New York.  He is also on the editorial board of the Journal of GLBT Family Studies.  He has written numerous articles and books.  For more information about his published works and his private practice, visit his website at www.andrewrgottlieb.com.  He can be reached via e-mail at agott116@aol.com and via telephone at (718) 624-0263.

Next time on Psych1on1 Cindy Barrilleaux, a professional writing coach, will talk about her extensive work helping psychotherapists to get that writing project done and published.

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Sabumnim David Herbert, 6th degree black belt in Hapkido and 7th degree black belt in Ju Jitsu, talks at length about the serious social and emotional challenges he faced growing up in New York City. He explores the developmental impact of martial arts training and martial arts teachers.

Master Herbert is head of The World Martial Arts Center, a school with branches in Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.

Coming April 27th, Andrew Gottlieb, Ph.D., author and psychotherapist, talks about his new book, which is an exploration of friendships between gay men.

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Dr. Valerie Frankfeldt provides an overview of Imago relationship therapy through her own practice.  Using case examples she discusses some of the unconscious processes that go into creating an Imago match and some of the diagnostic strategies and treatment interventions she uses with couples in difficulty.  To learn more about Imago relationship therapy, or to find an Imago practitioner near you, visit http://www.imagorelationships.org/.

*Note:  During the interview Dr. Frankfeldt references the acronym SMART, which is a tool for couples to use when making particular kinds of requests of each other.  SMART stands for:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time Bound/Time Limited

In addition to her work as an Imago practitioner, Dr. Frankfeldt is a Modern psychoanalyst in Manhattan, adjunct assistant professor at NYU’s school of social work and author of many articles published in peer-reviewed clinical journals.  She is faculty, training analyst and supervisor at Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.  Her office contact number is 212 253-2625.  Her e-mail contact is VFrankfeldt@cs.com.

Coming April 12th Psych1on1 welcomes Martial Arts Master David Herbert.  Using his own life story as well as his experience as head of a large and long-standing martial arts school, Master Herbert will talk about the interaction between one’s emotional life and martial arts.

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In December 2006 I was asked by a client of mine, Cynthia, to record an interview with her about her experience on and after September 11th, 2001.  The interview took place at the Story Corps booth in Grand Central Station.  Story Corps, if you are not familiar with it, is a wonderful and free not-for-profit service that anyone can use to document through interviews their relationships and life experience.  To learn more about Story Corps, please see their website at www.storycorps.net/

Cynthia asked me to interview her because her physical and mental health had been catastrophically affected by the 911 terrorist attack.  She felt a witnessing like this might help her to heal.  She hoped too that other trauma survivors who heard her story might feel less alone. This edition of Psych1on1 is that Story Corps interview with Cynthia in its entirety.  Please note that it is not a psychotherapy session.  It is a witnessing.  Some portions will be difficult to listen to.  Listener discretion is advised.

For more information about trauma and trauma treatment, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD website at  http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/.

If you are a trauma survivor, please reach out for help.  You are not alone.  Other resources include: 

Trauma Intervention Program, Inc.

The Red Cross

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Captive Daughters

Feel free to add comments with additional resources below.

The next edition of Psych1on1 will focus on the Imago frame for relationship counseling.  I will be talking with Dr. Valerie Frankfeldt, a teacher, psychoanalyst and Imago practitioner in New York City.

E-mail any questions to mailto:simmonslcsw@yahoo.com.

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Kristin Mitchell, LCSW talks about the use of play therapy in her private practice.  She describes what play therapy is, when to use it, who should use it and some of the challenges of working with families.  Kristin Mitchell is a licensed clinical social worker with offices in Manhattan and Hoboken, New Jersey.  She works with all age ranges.

For more information about play therapy visit http://www.playtherapy.org/ or http://www.a4pt.org/

Kristin Mitchell’s private practice telephone number is (917) 334-8449.

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The countdown is on.  Psych1on1 will launch March 1st, 2008.  Topics for upcoming podcasts include:  Play Therapy:  One Practitioner’s Perspective (an interview with psychotherapist Kristin Mitchell, LCSW),  Friendships between Gay Men (an interview with psychotherapist and author Andrew Gottlieb, Ph.D.), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety:  A Primer.

Psych1on1 will update every two weeks with a new episode.  I hope you will return March 1st, 2008 to give it a listen.  If you have questions or would like to suggest topics, please e-mail me at simmonslcsw@yahoo.com.

Thank you.

Hugh Simmons, LCSW