July 12, 2020
I. From My Desk: "Why Therapists Should Talk Politics"
Published in the "Couch" series of The New York Times , a Manhattan psychotherapist presents his view of why therapists should not remain silent, but actively engage in discussions with patients, about social and political realities.
II. Blog Articles
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III. Recent Seminars



IV. Virtual Seminars on Saturday, July 18, 2020*
The Men's Group Seminar: Living on Autopilot
10:15 to 11:30 AM

Experts indicate that an alarming number of people are essentially sleepwalking through life, caught up in routine and opting for the familiar and comfortable so much so that creativity, passion, and a sense of being alive has become diluted. Researchers suggest that while the need to regulate the energy we expel and avoid approaching all things with vigor are likely an evolutionary adaptation, modern society and current social tendencies may be sending us overboard in the other direction, subduing our own intentionality.  What are the signs that you may be living your life on autopilot?   What should you do to rediscover and reclaim your vitality?   In the next virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar on Saturday, July 18, 2020, 10:15 to 11:30 AM, we will explore the problem of living on autopilot, its consequences, and its antidotes.

To register for this upcoming seminar, please see the directions below.
The Relationship Group Seminar: Moving On: Overcoming Previous Failed Relationships
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

Unfortunately, for many people previous relationships retain a certain power and "aliveness." What is not resolved can negatively impact the types of partners we next choose, our degree of openness and vulnerability, how we deal with conflict, and our capacity to find happiness in intimacy. Beyond the abstract mantras of "put it in the past" and "move on," there are no specific guidelines or reliable directives for how to meaningfully reconcile what has occurred in our previous relationships and find a reasonable pathway to our next one.  In the next virtual meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, July 18, 2020, 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM, we will review some of the most compelling approaches to the quandary of a broken heart and the regrets that often accompany it.  

To register for this upcoming seminar, please see the directions below.
V. Psychotherapy Group
The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group
 1:15 to 2:30 PM

This therapy group utilizes the emerging dynamics among group members, and between the group members and facilitator, as a basis from which to examine one's characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.  Our next virtual group session will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 (1:15 to 2:30 PM). T he Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group is a therapeutic experience and entry occurs only after a pre-group screening interview.
* Registration Directions : If you would like to attend the virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar and/or the Relationship Group Seminar on July 18, 2020, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or  jt@jamestobinphd.com  at your earliest convenience. The fee is $25.00 (payable before entering the virtual meeting) and informed consent for participation in this telehealth event must be completed prior to the seminars. Please note that the Men's Group Seminar and the Relationship Group Seminar are psychoeducational in nature, not therapeutic, and do not constitute psychotherapy or counseling.

James Tobin, Ph.D., PSY 22074 | 949-338-4388 |   jt@jamestobinphd.com