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Welcome! What's this human’s life like? Just like yours: too much to handle gracefully. Here you’ll find writing on the epic theme: What now? I post weekly-ish. Except when I don’t. Read more….
My new book!
“Doorknob Bombshells in Therapy is an in-depth exploration of the complicated and powerful relationship between a patient and therapist. By exploring the moment that leads to the end of a therapy session, Dr. Gitlin provides insight in the entire meaning of the therapeutic alliance that is built.” Jeffrey Stovall, MD, profession of clinical psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University
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I look at this iconic painting of the iconic white American family sitting at table celebrating that most American of holidays, Thanksgiving—Ma at the head, eye drawn to the huge roasted turkey on an oval platter that she’s bending to place on the table; Pa, black-suited, standing behind, not helping her—and think to myself: only a man could have painted this image, a man who never once hosted a large gathering; or roasted, carved and served a whole turkey.
How do I know?