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I am interested in consulting with screenwriters who wish to obtain accurate psychological information for their screenplays. I can provide answers for a wide variety of mental health, social and therapy related issues: emotional disorders, personality disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, divorce and blended family issues. I can also provide answers regarding hypnosis, sleep research and dreams. While I am happy to provide information on a variety of mental health topics for artistic and educational purposes, I do not wish to provide professional consultation for personal issues.
Experience in the area
I have a masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on marriage, family and child counseling. I am also a non-fiction writer. I have taught at the graduate level at John F. Kennedy University and have provided therapy in a variety of public and private sector organizations.
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Recent Answers from Jacob Spilman
2009-02-16 Major Depressive Disorder / Social Phobia / Mystery Brain Disease:
I've heard of people drinking mouth wash, hair tonic, and other products with alcohol to get a buzz. If someone is extremely addicted to alcohol it is conceivable they might try something like this.
2009-02-16 Major Depressive Disorder / Social Phobia / Mystery Brain Disease:
I don't know of any one disease that would cause all of the symptoms you describe. However, it's important to remember that one cause can have many effects and many causes can have one effect. So, for
2008-12-26 A pair of opposites, but no conflict.:
Hi Jason, Yes, this is an interesting problem. It would seem to me that this couple could meet at a psychotherapist's office, one leaving as the other is arriving. At minimum, both characters could
2008-08-29 psychology jobs:
Hi Dari, There are a good many types of things you can do with psychology. However, as you noted, most types of jobs in the field of psychology usually require a masters degree or higher. There
2008-07-29 Mental Institutions:
That really depends on a number of things. I'll have to ask some questions before I can give you an answer on this. 1) When and where does this take place? 2) What level of care is this? Meaning
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