Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD - Articles

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Dr. Carolyn Kaufman is a clinical psychologist who teaches at Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio. A published writer, she runs Archetype Writing: Psychology for Fiction Writers (http://www.archetypewriting.com). Visitors will find not only articles about psychology tailored to their needs, but they can ask Dr. K their writing/psychology questions. She is often quoted by the media as an expert resource.

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The Right-brain/left-brain Myth and Flow
The brain activity behind creativity and how to increase time in "flow," that writing state often associated with the muse. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 02/12/2007 | Psychology
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Guide to Dsm-iv Diagnoses: Mood Disorders
Looks at DSM-IV Diagnoses in the Mood Disorders category including major depression, dysthymia, and the bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders. Intended to explain to laypersons. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 02/12/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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The Writer's Inner Critic Part Ii: Stop Awfulizing and Start Writing!
Defeating the Inner Critic using techniques psychotherapists use to treat depression and anxiety. Teaches readers to utilize skills and do exercises typically available only to therapy clients. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 15/11/2007 | Writing
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The Writer's Inner Critic Part I: Know your Enemy
All of us have an inner Critic; unfortunately, its voice tends to be particularly strident when we sit down to write. But psychotherapists know just how to deal with the inner Critic; in fact, even the most vicious Critic will fall before cognitive-behavioral techniques when they're wielded by someone truly determined to be the victor. This article looks at the psychology of the critic. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 15/11/2007 | Writing
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Diagnosing Anakin Skywalker
Looks at potential psychological/psychiatric diagnoses for Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 15/11/2007 | Movies
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Guide to Dsm-iv Diagnoses: Anxiety Disorders
Looks at DSM-IV Diagnoses in the Anxiety Disorders category including GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias including agoraphobia. Includes examples and movies that portray the disorders in question. Written for the layperson. Read
By: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD | 15/11/2007 | Mental Health