We are delighted to announce that we, Jackson Mental Health Hospital, will be a sponsor for the 2012 Annual Conference and Justice Institute. The conference
At Jackson Mental Health Hospital, we believe in a two-person psychology which is nicely illustrated in intersubjectivity theory. Intersubjectivity theory posits that psychological phenomena form,
This week, I am going to discuss intersubjectivity theory. Intersubjectivity theory is a dynamic systems theory that we ascribe to as clinicians and utilize in
It was a seemingly normal early Saturday evening, except that I had spent the entire afternoon at the ballpark with my friends watching our two
Years ago, I was asked to consult on a patient who was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit. Mr. Y was in his late 60’s. He was
One of the most amazing experiences I have ever had in my life was to engage in the process of psychotherapy while I was training
Another important skill we teach at Jackson Mental Health Hospital is “Mindfulness of Emotions.” This technique consists of teaching the patient to mindfully observe and
This week, I’m going to discuss an empirically-based treatment known as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment is a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes
