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Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D.

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Expertise

questions framed similarly to 'what are some ways to respond when someone does/says X' are best. Questions posed in the form of 'why does my father do/say Y', or 'how would you diagnose my mother when she does/says Z' are difficult, if not impossible, to answer. I will probably reframe your question to fit the first question (what do I do). Nay question regarding any family member is fair game. Some of the most difficult are in the area of step-parenting and divorcing families.

Experience in the area

I've been a licensed psychologist in Florida since 1994. I've evaluated and/or treated thousands of patients.

Organizations

American Psychological Association Florida Psychological association National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Publications

www.bruceborkosky.blogger.com

Education/Credentials

Psy.D., Miami Institute of Psychology, 1993 M.CS., U. of Dayton, 1984 B.A., Ohio Wesleyan U., 1978

Awards and Honors

Award for Years of Dedicated Service, Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society, 1999

What do you like about this subject?

the hugely complex nature of family relationships creates an endless variety of both problems and opportunities.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

We still don't know how to define child abuse or neglect very well, and know even less about how to predict it or treat it.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
david	05/14/12	9	10	10	Thanks very much for your fresh take .....
Zubaida	05/14/12	10	10	10	thank you, its so hard :-( i .....
Deborah	04/15/12	10	10	10	I like the touch of humor! I .....
Sher	04/03/12	10	10	10
Reva	03/05/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D.

2012-05-14 Help me Please:

Hi, Zubaida, thanks for your question. Of course, I cannot tell you whether you should end it or not - that would be an advice column, and this is psychology. This is a decision that only you should decide

2012-05-12 sister bringing up childhood events:

Hi, David, well, this kind of a problem is very sticky, isn't it? There may be dozens of reasons'why' such behavior occurs. One that I think should be ruled out completely is that she may not yet feel

2012-05-11 should i break up months before our wedding:

Hi, dhanya, thanks for your question. However, it is not clear what the question is that you are asking. I will attempt a guess, but if I get it wrong, please follow up with more info. Also, I don't

2012-04-16 I want to kill myself:

Danielle, thanks for reaching out to me. I know it takes a lot of courage to do so, and I know the loneliness and hopelessness you must be feeling. I wish there was something more I could do - being a

2012-04-09 deceased husband's family:

Hi, Carol, thanks for your questions. you asked, "I have a 7 year old son and don't want him to not know his father's family." Carol, I don't have all the facts and circumstances about your situation

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