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Is confrontation ever a good thing?
Many people seek out a therapist because they want someone to listen– to their concerns, stories, fears, and desires. While therapists certainly provide the listening ear, the most meaningful developments in therapy often come from confrontation. The word, confrontation, is often synonymous with accusation and defensiveness, but it is an essential tool in the therapeutic relationship.
How does therapy work, anyway?
About three months into working together, exasperated and exhausted, Todd exclaimed, “I just need you to tell me what to do! Seriously. Please. Just tell me.” His voice was pleading, and it was clear that his confusion and uncertainty were cause for emotional pain.
Dr. Babushkin Makes Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 List!
An FBI special agent, an Oakland County commissioner, a farmer/ township trustee and a cancer survivor who rose from a part-time deli clerk to become corporate affairs manager for a major grocery chain are among those selected for the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
What is the link between our upbringing and today?
We live in a culture in which we are bombarded by advertisements for optimal performance. We must be our best selves! Advertisements promise us the means to achieve the best experiences, the edge over our competitors. The sales of energy drinks, caffeinated beverages, and supplements rely on the pitch that we can do it all with just a little help: increase our energy and deepen our concentration.
Business strategy is personal
As a psychoanalyst and an entrepreneur, I often think about the commonalities between these two disciplines. Michael Watkins, writing in Harvard Business Review, defines business strategy as “a set of guiding principles that, when communicated and adopted in the organization, generates a desired pattern of decision making…it defines the actions people should take (and not take) and things they should prioritize (and not prioritize) to achieve desired results.”
Thriving as a young adult
Thriving as a young adult - Lindsay Hall, MSW *(the examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular) Lately, I have encountered a number of “coming of age” stories: in media, in my family, and in work...
Empowerment through Knowing Yourself
Recently, a repairman visited my home, which meant that I had to shut my dog in a room during his stay. She did not like this arrangement. I did not like this arrangement. She cried a lot. I tried not to. As I watched her outpourings of emotion—and attempted to manage my own—I was reminded of my work with clients. I know—classic therapist, analyzing and making connections, but still— she was in a predicament that I could relate to, a situation that challenged her otherwise effective coping skills.
The Courage to Start Therapy
I have been reflecting on the common misconception that entering therapy is associated with the idea that something “is wrong with you.” In fact, most of my clients could be classified as high functioning. Often they seek help because they feel stressed by situational pressures. Often their achievements do not give them the happiness and satisfaction that they had anticipated. More often, there are tensions in their primary relationships with a romantic partner, parent, or child.
The Importance of Emotional Wellness at Work
I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership and the unique perspective a psychoanalyst can bring to workplace. At all levels of an organization, leaders, as well as employees, confront challenges that require both self-understanding and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication is a prerequisite that tops the list of most job postings. However, few employees are prepared to—effectively—manage interpersonal situations.
Now Offering Therapy by Phone!
If you live in Michigan, our therapists are able to provide therapy by phone for your convenience. We offer phone therapy as a way to reduce interruptions and help you get the support you need when you are unable to meet in person to deal with issues like:
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