Gary Borjesson
@garyborjesson.bsky.social
psychotherapist | author | philosopher & recovering philosophy professor | friend of dogs | writer of a short weekly post on the art, science, and philosophy of helping relationships: Subscribe for free garyborjesson.substack.com
I post a short weekly note on Substack called How We Help. If you like this one, you can subscribe for free at garyborjesson.substack.com.
December 9, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I post a short weekly note on Substack called How We Help. If you like this one, you can subscribe for free at garyborjesson.substack.com.
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This week's note uses a story from a therapy session to explore the value of increasing our bodily awareness--something hard to do when we're overly busy, sedentary, and distracted by such alluringly immersive technology!
This week's note uses a story from a therapy session to explore the value of increasing our bodily awareness--something hard to do when we're overly busy, sedentary, and distracted by such alluringly immersive technology!
April 15, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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This week's note uses a story from a therapy session to explore the value of increasing our bodily awareness--something hard to do when we're overly busy, sedentary, and distracted by such alluringly immersive technology!
This week's note uses a story from a therapy session to explore the value of increasing our bodily awareness--something hard to do when we're overly busy, sedentary, and distracted by such alluringly immersive technology!
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/flight-dis...
It's an amazing fact that all animals--even insects--use distancing from others as a way of feeling safe. This short note explains the phenomenon and how it applies to human critters!
It's an amazing fact that all animals--even insects--use distancing from others as a way of feeling safe. This short note explains the phenomenon and how it applies to human critters!
April 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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It's an amazing fact that all animals--even insects--use distancing from others as a way of feeling safe. This short note explains the phenomenon and how it applies to human critters!
It's an amazing fact that all animals--even insects--use distancing from others as a way of feeling safe. This short note explains the phenomenon and how it applies to human critters!
Ever wondered what exactly it means for therapy to be "psychodynamic"? In this week's note I offer a short primer--with a dash of Plato for deeper context.
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April 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Ever wondered what exactly it means for therapy to be "psychodynamic"? In this week's note I offer a short primer--with a dash of Plato for deeper context.
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/what-is-ps...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/what-is-ps...
This week's very short note offers a cool strategy for making the power and glory of the seasons a force in our personal lives and endeavors. Here's to fresh starts. Happy spring!
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March 25, 2024 at 3:24 PM
This week's very short note offers a cool strategy for making the power and glory of the seasons a force in our personal lives and endeavors. Here's to fresh starts. Happy spring!
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This week's short piece is about the value of making the unconscious conscious. How we do it; what makes it easier and harder to accomplish. It includes a personal story illustrating the process.
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March 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM
This week's short piece is about the value of making the unconscious conscious. How we do it; what makes it easier and harder to accomplish. It includes a personal story illustrating the process.
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/on-making-...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/on-making-...
With Socrates' help, this week's note asks the thorny question of whether lying is ever therapeutic.
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March 11, 2024 at 3:28 PM
With Socrates' help, this week's note asks the thorny question of whether lying is ever therapeutic.
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I’ve just posted this week’s piece, which is a dog story about how our dog held fast to truth when we would have preferred he lie a little! Enjoy!
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March 4, 2024 at 4:17 PM
I’ve just posted this week’s piece, which is a dog story about how our dog held fast to truth when we would have preferred he lie a little! Enjoy!
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Dogs don't do virtual relationships, obviously. In my short weekly note I look at how this reveals some of what we're missing when we do. Enjoy!
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February 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Dogs don't do virtual relationships, obviously. In my short weekly note I look at how this reveals some of what we're missing when we do. Enjoy!
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In this short piece I explore how the ways we connect can limit the use of our senses—and our mind—to build better alliances. This is a big deal for those of us who work closely and collaboratively with others.
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February 19, 2024 at 4:42 PM
In this short piece I explore how the ways we connect can limit the use of our senses—and our mind—to build better alliances. This is a big deal for those of us who work closely and collaboratively with others.
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/losing-our...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/losing-our...
My short Monday morning note on How We Help is posted. This week I look at the meaning of being together, and how only recently in our history has being-together admitted of degrees! With huge consequences for our relationships. garyborjesson.substack.com/p/the-thickn...
February 12, 2024 at 4:36 PM
My short Monday morning note on How We Help is posted. This week I look at the meaning of being together, and how only recently in our history has being-together admitted of degrees! With huge consequences for our relationships. garyborjesson.substack.com/p/the-thickn...
I’ve just posted my weekly Monday morning note on the art, science and philosophy of alliances. This one's for all of us who’ve doubted we could find a therapist smart enough to help us. The reality turns out to be different from the appearances!
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February 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM
I’ve just posted my weekly Monday morning note on the art, science and philosophy of alliances. This one's for all of us who’ve doubted we could find a therapist smart enough to help us. The reality turns out to be different from the appearances!
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/can-i-find...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/can-i-find...
My short weekly note on themes related to being a better ally just posted on Substack. It's easy and free to subscribe at garyborjesson.substack.com
January 29, 2024 at 7:14 PM
My short weekly note on themes related to being a better ally just posted on Substack. It's easy and free to subscribe at garyborjesson.substack.com
On Mondays I publish a short note on the art, science, and philosophy of helping relationships (doctors, therapists, teachers, mentors, etc). This note describes what the great psychologist Nietzsche says about using a hammer to become our true selves!
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January 22, 2024 at 4:24 PM
On Mondays I publish a short note on the art, science, and philosophy of helping relationships (doctors, therapists, teachers, mentors, etc). This note describes what the great psychologist Nietzsche says about using a hammer to become our true selves!
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/nietzsche-...
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A recent article in the New Yorker profiles the growing movement of philosophical counseling. As a former philosophy professor and current psychotherapist, I offer some thoughts on the movement in this short note.
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January 16, 2024 at 1:17 AM
A recent article in the New Yorker profiles the growing movement of philosophical counseling. As a former philosophy professor and current psychotherapist, I offer some thoughts on the movement in this short note.
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/philosophi...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/philosophi...
Greetings from 2024! Here's a little something to help ensure a happier new year! I hope you enjoy.
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January 1, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Greetings from 2024! Here's a little something to help ensure a happier new year! I hope you enjoy.
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My inaugural post on bluesky comes with a spirit of renewal and hope for a warmly supportive engaged community. This is also reflected in the most recent very short note from my project on Substack called How We Help. You can read it here.
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December 28, 2023 at 12:54 AM
My inaugural post on bluesky comes with a spirit of renewal and hope for a warmly supportive engaged community. This is also reflected in the most recent very short note from my project on Substack called How We Help. You can read it here.
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/a-cosmic-t...
garyborjesson.substack.com/p/a-cosmic-t...