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Introduction to the Psychology Trends Debates
We are proud to introduce a new feature, the Psychology Trends Debates, vigorous debates between therapists, rinsed of professional and academic jargon, about some of the controversial, but seldom talked about, issues in mental health and psychotherapy. Join in as therapists, legal experts, and health seekers debate the current controversies, issues and trends in the field, hosted by Garry Cooper, LCSW and Dr. John Riolo, and featuring invited guests. If you have a topic or would like to participate, just drop us an email at deborah@psychjourney.com
The Rules:
Deborah Harper, the president of Psychjourney will introduce a topic. Each debater will respond with an essay that includes his or her position on the issue. We encourage informal everyday language and vigorous back and forth. Each debater also has the option of a short rebuttal to the other. Some issues may be debated in audio format and recorded. We invite all visitors and readers to jump in and submit their comments as well. If you would like to record your rebuttal by phone please call (214) 615-6044 ext 8460. Long distance charges may apply. If you would like to include a short bio, link to your website, and photo with your recording please send the information in an email at deborah@psychjourney.com
Psychology Trends Debates
Bartering For Therapy
- Bartering For Therapy by Garry Cooper, LCSW
- Tit For Tat by Dr. John Riolo
The Blank Screen
- A Psychotherapy Veteran's Thoughts on Treatment Methods by Mr. Bonnie Burton
- The Blank Screen Or The Hug by Garry Cooper, LCSW
- No Disagreement by Dr. John Riolo
Media Therapists
- Drs. Phil and Laura: Therapists that other therapists love to hate by Dr. John Riolo
- Dr. Phil Is To Therapy As Fingerpainting Is To Jackson Pollack by Garry Cooper, LCSW
Clinical Judgement vs. Personal Passions
- Non-Biased Therapists? by Dr. John Riolo
- Therapists And Political Agendas by Garry Cooper, LCSW
Pharmaceutical Companies vs. Therapists
- Big Pharma vs. The Mighty Mouth by Dr. John Riolo
- What's A Therapist Worth? by Garry Cooper, LCSW
Universal Health Care
- Let's Talk Therapy by Garry Cooper, LCSW
- Single Payer: No Way In Hell by Dr. John Riolo
Therapist And Politics
- Conservatives, Liberals, and Social Darwinists by Garry Cooper, LCSW
- Can Politically Conservatives Get Competent Psychotherapy? Where would they go to obtain it? by Dr. John Riolo
Risk Management
- Uncommon Sense by Dr. John Riolo
- Reach Out And Touch A Client by Garry Cooper, LCSW
