Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

(notes for a talk at Confer, 21st Sep 2019 ) Abstract Describing psychotherapy as a method of treatment is expedient in healthcare settings, but it would take a tin ear to not baulk at it as a characterisation of the therapeutic experience. Then again, psychotherapy is also in the business of helping patients separate out from others.

Psychotherapy 52

Psychotherapy Therapist Justice and Corrections OCD 52

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Perfectionism personality traits aren’t considered a disorder but rather a vulnerability factor that increases a person’s chance of developing depression and other psychological problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and even addiction.

Depression 52

Depression CBT Addiction Recovery 52

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy. The white board reminded me of the daily schedules posted at Craigie, where I had been before. I returned to my room, dropped down on the bed and stared at the ceiling. I wondered.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety 52