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Voices In The Family January 20061/2/06 Most people want to change things about themselves or their lives, they want to lose weight, find a better job, have less stress, or be more focused. But real changes are very hard to make. Dan Gottlieb will explore change with his guest, psychiatrist Dr. Barbara Wyngate. We'll also hear from Dr. Judith Beck who practices cognitive behavioral therapy at the Beck Institute, and Linda Welsh who works with EMDR. 1/9/06 Desires drive our lives - from small things like a sudden craving for chocolate, to the longing for a love interest. Desires can have a dramatic impact, often changing the course of our lives. But where do desires come from, and how are they shaped? Our guest is William Irvin, his new book "On Desire" offers a historical and cultural tour of why we want what we want. 1/16/06 1/23/06 The approach of retirement can be a source of anxiety or joy. Retirement can be a time of leisure and of strengthening bonds with family or bring the potential for boredom and social isolation. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss the experience of retirement from the process of leaving work to the social, economic, and familial challenges that retirees face. Our guest is Sociologist Robert Weiss, author of "The Experience of Retirement." We'll also be joined by Nancy Schlossberg, who has written "Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life." 1/30/06 One of three Americans is now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, or some other member of a stepfamily. Stepfamilies can pose unique challenges; kids may resent their parent's new spouse, or their new siblings. Times spent with the new family and the family of origin has to be juggled. Our guest is Elizabeth Einstein, author of "Strengthening Your Stepfamily." We'll also be joined by Dr. Marla Isaacs, she is a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at the University Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She has written "Therapy of the Difficult Divorce." |
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