Memory Reconsolidation
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman There is a saying that you forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget. You want to remember about your appointment at the doctor tomorrow. Without a reminder, you will possibly forget all about it. You might have had a traumatic experience many years ago and […]
Empty Nest Syndrome
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman The arc of many marriages begins with life alone with each other, transitions into life raising children, and then concludes with life alone with each other once again. The first phase of marriage is usually a time when couples are spending quality time with each other, engaging in common interests, and […]
The Risks of Parentification of a Child
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Our lives can be like a roller coaster with many ups and downs. When we are going through a difficult time, we rely on our family and friends to be a listening ear and offer emotional support. However, there is one person who you should not look to for your emotional […]
Hypnotherapy
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Hypnotherapy is when one utilizes hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. The myths about hypnosis abound, as many people associate hypnosis with swinging pendulums and complete mind control of the one being hypnotized. Therefore, in this brief overview of hypnotherapy, we will try to describe what it is and how it works, and […]
Overdependence on Therapy
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Psychotherapy is an incredible tool for dealing with many kinds of challenges that we face. Countless people can tell you how therapy has changed their life or even saved their life. However, therapy is delivered by human beings who are far from flawless. Sometimes, therapists can cause real psychological harm. This […]
The Roseto Effect
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman We find something very peculiar about the Purim story. There seems to be a strong emphasis on unity. When Haman slandered the Jewish people to Achashveirosh, he said, “There is a certain people that is scattered and dispersed” (Esther 3,8), which can be understood to mean that they are not unified […]