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Leon F. Seltzer

@drlee1

Author of Paradoxical Strategies in Psychotherapy, I've retired from my full-time practice as a clinical psychologist but remain available for consultations.

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It’s crucial 2 identify ur childhood defenses & show them how u’ve grown ur resources. This PsychToday post explains how ur old self-protective parts can actually “take u over,”seriously limiting ur potential. Hope u’ll “like” it & “share” it w/ others. bit.ly/3iOYBL0

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Subconsciously, in awkward situations, do you regulate emotions thru nervous laughter? This PT post explores an extremely common issue, discussing both its adaptive & maladaptive elements. Hope u enjoy this surprising post--& that u’ll both “like” it &“share” it.

Subconsciously, in awkward situations, do you regulate emotions  thru nervous laughter? This PT post explores an extremely common issue, discussing both its adaptive &  maladaptive elements. 

Hope u enjoy this surprising post--& that u’ll both “like” it &“share” it.
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“You’re allowed to complain; it feels good sometimes! [Realisticallly] you can’t be grateful all the time.” Esther Perel

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Regulating Emotions Through Self-Conscious, Nervous Laughter | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution…

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Feeling something strongly doesn’t mean that it’s right. So always try to look at the other side--and with compassion and understanding.

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Are u—like most—susceptible 2nervous laughter? And r u aware that tho’ immediately it can alleviate ur anxiety, ultimately it’s more likely 2b harmful. I think u’ll learn some crucial things about the surprising dynamics of fake laughter—& hope u’ll “like” it & “share” it, too.

Are u—like most—susceptible 2nervous laughter? And r u aware that tho’ immediately it can alleviate ur anxiety, ultimately it’s more likely 2b harmful.

 I think u’ll learn some crucial things about the surprising dynamics of fake laughter—& hope u’ll “like” it & “share” it, too.
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Yes, bad things do happen to good people. But what gets less attention is that good things happen to bad people. Sigh. . . .

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Here’s Part 2 of my post on the serious risks of romantic love—however gratifying, even enthralling, it may feel when u enter that “elevated” state. Hope u learn something useful from this PsychToday post. And that u’ll “like” it & “share” it with others. bit.ly/3izUWSt

Here’s Part 2 of my post on the serious risks of romantic love—however gratifying, even enthralling, it may feel when u enter that “elevated” state. 
Hope u learn something useful from this PsychToday post. And that u’ll “like” it & “share” it with others. bit.ly/3izUWSt
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It’s not just we who are connected to everything that surrounds us, what surrounds us is connected to us as well.

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Here’s Part 2 of my post on the serious risks of romantic love—however gratifying, even enthralling, it may feel when u enter that “elevated” state. Hope u learn something useful from this PsychToday post. And that u’ll “like” it & “share” it with others. bit.ly/3izUWSt

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Here are 10 compelling reasons 2 be careful when u’re in love, 4 ur emotions can get ahead of ur reason & lead 2 actions u’ll later regret. Hope u learn something valuable from this PT post & that u’ll both “like” it &“share” it. bit.ly/3jLKir4

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Are you comfortable with your partner--but not really all that content? If so, can you identify where the problem lies? And then can you communicate it to your partner in a way that would facilitate mutually beneficial change (vs. anger or resentment)?

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This PsychToday post is about being romantically "smitten." Despite its thrilling beginnings, the infatuated attraction to another often ends in heavy-hearted disappointment and regret. Hope u can relate to it & will "like" & "share" it with others. bit.ly/2XNvEIF

This PsychToday post is about being romantically "smitten." Despite its thrilling beginnings, the infatuated attraction to another often ends in heavy-hearted disappointment and regret. Hope u can relate to it & will "like" & "share" it with others. bit.ly/2XNvEIF
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear."

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Being smitten may feel awesome but how good, really, is it for you? This PsychToday post reveals what makes this charmed or captivated state risky— & so subject to disillusionment. Hope u can relate to it &that you'll "like" it & "share" it with others. bit.ly/2XNvEIF

Being smitten may feel awesome but how good, really, is it for you? This PsychToday post reveals what makes this charmed or captivated state risky— & so subject to disillusionment. Hope u can relate to it &that you'll "like" it  & "share" it with others. bit.ly/2XNvEIF