AI is not a substitute for a human being as a psychotherapist; it never will be.

<><><> This is democracy in action - this is courage. Israeli people, willing to envision and act on a platform of peace for Israelis and Palestinians, showing up for 32 weeks of protests pro-democracy protests against the Netanyahu government’s policies and actions.

Excellent🧵👇 For #corporatepsychiatry, "evidence" is a tool in the "evidence-based" #marketing game. It isn't about establishing facts or searching for truth. It's about marketing and selling the product. Such research will not last longer than the careers of those who do it.

Thank you so much Heidi Johnson for inviting Words Matter founder, Jessica Bondy to share her inspiring story on the Charity Matters podcast. Listen here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chari… #WordsMatter #LetsChildrenUp #CharityMatters

Verbal abuse of children has significant adverse effects on their mental health. We need to address the problem of persistent emotional maltreatment of kids by their parents and other family members. Words Matter is doing excellent work in this area. Check out this podcast!

Tel Aviv tonight, with some reports of the biggest crowds since October. "Elections now!"

Testimony was given today at the UN. It’s beyond heartbreaking what Hamas did on 10/7, and it’s indefensible. Murder and rape is not ‘resistance.’ We who care deeply about human rights for all people need to stand up for the Israeli victims of Hamas.

Have you ever felt your mind so spellbound by the thought of a person that you have been unable to focus on anything else? You probably experienced "limerence" – a surprisingly common, deeply human, deeply disorienting phenomenon themarginalian.org/2021/11/25/lov…

<><><> I am grateful to have found Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib another intrepid Palestinian voice for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence. I am thankful to Ami Dar, a courageous Israeli voice for respectful dialogue. I am introduced to others who share the same vision: building a community

<><><> Yes! I remember Solomon Asch's social psychology experiment. This resonates with me on many levels, from clinical psychology, sociological perspectives, economics, and political issues. People often relinquish what they know to be accurate and true when the forces of

Congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. At a time when the threat of nuclear weapons is growing – and the taboo against threatening their use is weakening – Nihon Hidankyo’s

I dropped my ballot in the mailbox today. It was my signature on the form. But it was my daughter's vote I placed inside the envelope.

The Israelis are standing up to their government. Night after night, one demonstration after another.

Words absolutely matter. Check out this podcast episode, “The Hidden Cost Of Verbal Abuse.”

What is the purpose of authentic psychotherapy?

What do dreams mean? 🧵 In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, dreams aren't read as fixed symbols. They’re communications from the unconscious - subjective, contextual, and meaningful to the dreamer. As Freud put it, dreams are “the royal road to the unconscious.”

Love and connection are innate human needs wired into each human being from infancy onwards. Unfortunately, many people did not receive the love and consistency they needed from their parents. This may have had a substantial impact on their psychological development. Therapy

Jonathan Shelder’s observations are spot-on.