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Hypnosis
When to Take Hypnosis Seriously

David R Patterson Ph.D., ABPP on March 27, 2024

Hypnosis often draws fringe therapists with no healthcare training. Yet the science behind hypnosis is growing, and its greatest promise may be to enhance psychotherapy.

Hypnosis often draws fringe therapists with no healthcare training. Yet the science behind hypnosis is growing, and its greatest promise may be to enhance psychotherapy.

Addiction
How to Talk to Your Children About Fentanyl

David R Patterson Ph.D., ABPP on October 9, 2023

Personal Perspective: I was a medical center psychologist based in a trauma center. I never fathomed that my son was using street drugs. These are the things I wish I had told him.

Personal Perspective: I was a medical center psychologist based in a trauma center. I never fathomed that my son was using street drugs. These are the things I wish I had told him.