June 1, 2020
I. From My Desk: The Unusual Experience of Virtual Therapy
Recent portrayals of the complex, and sometimes comical, aspects of virtual psychotherapy:



II. Practice Announcements: Video Series
III. Blog Articles
IV. Virtual Seminars on Saturday, June 6, 2020*
The Men's Group Seminar: How Men Express Their Love

A common referral to my practice involves a man who reports that his efforts to express love for his partner are either misinterpreted or unseen. This is a common issue for couples seeking treatment as well, where one partner does not feel loved despite the other partner's apparent affirming and affectionate gestures. What gets lost in translation? Since the publication of Gary Chapman's 1992 book The Five Love Languages, scientific research has made considerable progress on identifying how men and women express their love and feel loved.  In the next virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar on Saturday, June 6, 2020 (10:15 to 11:30 AM), we will review the latest scientific findings on men's expressions of love, and take a closer look at gender differences.

To register for this upcoming seminar, please see the directions below.

In the last meeting of the Men's Group Seminar on May 16, 2020, we discussed listening skills .
The Relationship Group Seminar: The 14 Factors That Determine the Quality and Success of Relationships

A group of researchers recently evaluated the existing body of scientific research on close relationships and published their findings. They boiled down their results into 14 primary factors that determine the ultimate quality and longevity of romantic relationships.  In the next virtual meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, June 6, 2020 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM), find out what these 14 factors are and how you might use them to improve your current relationships. 

To register for this upcoming seminar, please see the directions below.

In our last group seminar on May 16, 2020, we discussed the impact of parental narcissism on children .  
V. Psychotherapy Group
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, June 6, 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 June 6, 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