The Relationship Group Seminar: Esther Perel on “Relationships and How They Shape Us”
Relationships are a fundamental source of self-recognition and self-discovery. Unfortunately, the opportunity for authentic relatedness and personal growth may be hindered by unconscious forces outside of our awareness. As a result, our relationships can become more...
The Men’s Group Seminar: “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence”
Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke, M.D. is the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. She contends that our world has become “saturated with dopamine,” a neurotransmitter involved in the motivation and reward pathways of the...
The Relationship Group Seminar: Psychological Defenses in Relationships
One perspective on mental and relational functioning involves understanding the role of psychological defenses. Since early childhood, each of us has negotiated the challenges of existing in an often contentious and unsatisfying world by resorting to defensive...
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