American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies
When the Switch Flips
One of the discombobulating aspects of working with patients in psychiatric treatment is the not uncommon occurrence of dramatic and [...]
Unlocking the Mysteries of Patient Communication
Not all moments of encounter with patients are created equal. When I think back at the many years I’ve psychiatrically [...]
Healing From Trauma
When I think about healing from psychological trauma, my metaphor is healing from physical trauma. Consider a wound that breaks [...]
The True Trauma of Trauma
I wish to share with you what I believe are the often underappreciated aspects of the consequences of trauma, ones [...]
Placebo Is Your Friend
This last Tuesday I really wanted to get a nice lunch AND have time over lunch to stop at a [...]
Patients “Extorting” Care
At the recent Free Suicide Management Course, I talked to a colleague who told me about patients who regularly come [...]