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IV. Virtual Seminars on November 20, 2021* |
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The Men's Group Seminar: Robert Sapolsky on Stress and Stress-Related Disease
A neuroendocrinologist by training, Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D. began his career studying the social behavior of baboons in Kenya. He eventually linked this ongoing field work to understanding the stress-response cycle in humans and its relationship to disease. He has authored many important books, including Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, that provide an evolutionary perspective on stress and its implications for modern living. In the “Psychology of Stress,” he defines what is meant by stress and the stress response. In a more extensive podcast interview conducted by Peter Attia, M.D., Sapolsky explores many factors influencing, and influenced by, stress including social hierarchy, memory, emotional stress, empathy, and illness. In the next virtual meeting of the Men's Group Seminar on Saturday, November 20, 2021 (10:15 to 11:30 AM), we will explore the work of Robert Sapolsky.
To register for this upcoming virtual seminar, please see the directions below.
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The Relationship Group Seminar: Trauma-Bonding
Trauma-bonding refers to an unconscious attachment strategy that may occur in many types of relationships, including those in the romantic, work, and familial domains. The fundamental dynamic at the core of the trauma-bond is one partner’s adaptational/accommodating response to the other partner’s abuse, manipulation, coercion and/or exploitation. Psychologically, the trauma-bond is difficult to recognize because it becomes intrinsically rewarding and affirming. Individuals who are vulnerable to trauma-bonding are often characterized as “codependent,” i.e., they have experienced developmental histories in which they were not encouraged to assert their own boundaries or maintain their own independence when in relationships. In the podcast episode “Trauma Bonding vs. True Love,” John Kim characterizes the distinguishing features of attraction and chemistry that create the addictive quality of the trauma-bond. Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D. describes the paradoxical nature of the strong relational connection that can occur with a person who is abusive yet, at times, also the source of relief, comfort, and even support. Trauma-bonding is a common occurrence when in relationship with narcissistic persons; due to the intensity of this relational structure, it may be very difficult for either partner to break from it. In the next virtual meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, November 20, 2021 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM), we will explore trauma-bonding.
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, November 20, 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 November 20, 2021, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or jt@jamestobinphd.com on or before Thursday, November 18, 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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