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Psychology, Philosophy & Real Life

Welcome to Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors.

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What Works in Analytic Psychotherapy?

By Dr Louis Breger, PhD |

Analytic psychotherapy has changed and developed since the time of Freud, with increasing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. A recent survey of my former patients — seen over a period spanning five decades — highlights 9 particular ingredients that help place the relationship at the heart of successful therapy.

Gracefully Wrong

By Gordon Shippey |

In the search for what makes change possible, I’ve found that being comfortable with mistakes is key to correcting them.

The Universe: An Infinity of Questions

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Questions about creation and the nature of the universe have always fascinated people — they amaze and inspire us, as we continue to discover more about our origins.

Reflections on the Mothering Experience

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Mother’s Day has turned into a commercial bonanza lauding the work of mothers. Instead of focusing on the chores mothers do, we need to emphasize the mothering experience and how it can bring about fundamental change.

The ‘Clock Time’ Trap

By Gordon Shippey |

What happens when we use time as a proxy for experience? We’re very likely to fool others — and ourselves.

Changing Attitudes Toward Work

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Perhaps we should re-examine our relationship toward work, since this aspect of our lives relates closely to mental and emotional health, and not just to our standard of living.

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