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Leon Hoffman M.D.

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Leon Hoffman, M.D., is the Co-Director of the Pacella Research Center, New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. He is Chief Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst at the West End Day School, NYC, and Board Chair of the Center for Regulation Focused Psychotherapy. He is a co-author of Regulation Focused Psychotherapy for Children.

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Recent Posts
Memories Are Forever

'Shtisel' is a fictional depiction of complex family interactions, losses, as well as hopes for the future. The impact of memories of those who have died, both positive and negative, are present.

'Shtisel' is a fictional depiction of complex family interactions, losses, as well as hopes for the future. The impact of memories of those who have died, both positive and negative, are present.

Resilience ("Ordinary Magic") in School-Aged Children

Resilience has been called “ordinary magic”: It's the ability to adapt to various stresses in life. Helping a child deal with negative emotions is a good way to promote his resilience.

Resilience has been called “ordinary magic”: It's the ability to adapt to various stresses in life. Helping a child deal with negative emotions is a good way to promote his resilience.

How Children Cope During the Pandemic

Understanding defense mechanisms: A parent can help the child by reflecting and moving away from denial and disavowal, becoming available for affiliation and promoting sublimation

Understanding defense mechanisms: A parent can help the child by reflecting and moving away from denial and disavowal, becoming available for affiliation and promoting sublimation