In her TEDx Talk “Narcissism and Its Discontents,” Ramani Durvasula describes how narcissism is incentivized in our culture; she also clarifies the core component of narcissism, what she calls “pathological insecurity.”
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II. Blog Articles and Podcast Recordings |
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IV. Virtual Seminars on December 18, 2021* |
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The Men's Group Seminar: Robert Cialdini on Persuasion
Author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and renowned expert on social compliance, Robert Cialdini’s decades of research and consulting with organizations and leaders has generated important insights. Cialdini was initially drawn to the dynamics of influence when he recognized how easily people could be persuaded to cross ethical lines. Cialdini’s six principles of persuasion focus on the factors involved in decision-making among social groups, especially within the business realm. In recent years, he has been especially interested in how authority is enacted within corporate settings, the dynamics of negotiation, the functionality of minority groups, tribalism, and how social media impacts marketing and marketplace responses to products and services. In a podcast discussion entitled “The New Psychology of Persuasion,” Cialdini elaborates on his understanding of how people’s perceptions and behavior are influenced. In the next virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar on Saturday, December 18, 2021 (10:15 to 11:30 AM), we will explore Cialdini’s work.
To register for this upcoming virtual seminar, please see the directions below.
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The Relationship Group Seminar: The Dynamic of Parenting Your Partner
Intimate romantic relationships among adults are surprisingly vulnerable to devolving into other social structures. A common example of this occurrence is when partners fall into the roles of parent and child. Often, this is a gradual, insidious process that unfolds unconsciously, i.e., not intentionally. Initially, there may be some degree of comfort as partners play into the familiarity of a developmental paradigm each knows so well. Yet, over time, the dynamic promotes an atmosphere of inequality which then negatively impacts communication, sexual and emotional intimacy, and the general viability of the relationship. In the next virtual meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, December 18, 2021 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM), we will discuss how the parent-child dynamic emerges in adult romantic relationships. Our focus will be on the early warning signs that indicate the formation of this problematic dynamic. We also will consider the various factors that determine who in the relationship is more likely to take on the parent vs. child role. Finally, we will discuss strategies for how to avoid this dynamic offered by relationship expert Idit Sharoni in her podcast episode “Are You in a Parent-Child Relationship with Your Spouse?”
To register for this upcoming virtual seminar, please see the directions below.
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The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group
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, December 18, 2021 (1:15 to 2:30 PM). The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group is a therapeutic experience and entry occurs only after a pre-group screening interview.
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* Registration Directions: If you would like to attend the virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar and/or the Relationship Group Seminar on December 18, 2021, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or jt@jamestobinphd.com on or before Thursday, December 16, 2021. The fee is $25.00 and informed consent for participation in these telehealth events 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.
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