Gerald Schoenewolf
Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D., is a licensed psychoanalyst in New York, an adjunct professor of psychology, and an author of 20 books of psychology, philosophy, fiction and poetry. He has also written and directed two feature films, the most recent being, BROOKLYN NIGHTS, based on the Dostoevsky short story, "White Nights."
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Mind Sight: What Does "Spring Breakers" Say About Us?Spring Breakers, the new teen movie starring Selena Gomez, has been creating a lot of buzz. But what does it all mean?
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Mind Sight: is the Brotherhood Completely Wrong About Women?The U.N. resolution about violence to women has pleased feminist around the world, but it has also provoked a reaction from some Muslims. Is there a middle ground?
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Mind Sight: Why Do so Many of Today’s Pop Songs Decry Love?In the 1950s mostly male singers extolled the glories of love. Today's mostly female singers decry love. What's up?
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Mind Sight: Should Parents Be Licensed?Barbers need a license. Fishermen and women need a license. Why not parents?
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Mind Sight: Eliminating Physical Aggression from FootballIn the Wake of the Junior Seau suicide, people have become more aware of the long-term effects of the violent aspects of football. Is it time for a complete reform?
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Mind Sight: is American Culture Out of Control?In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, people are looking for answers. But what if the answer lies at the very root of American culture?
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Mind Sight: a Psychoanalytic View of the Adam Lanza TragedyPresident Obama is calling for gun control in the wake of the Newtown massacre. Others are demanding better mental health care. But perhaps the answer and solution go deeper than that.
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Mind Sight: 10 Reasons to Avoid PsychotherapyPeople are always telling you to see a psychotherapist. But maybe there are good reasons for not seeing one.
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Mind Sight: Seven Tips for Expressing Anger PeacefullyExpressing anger is a major stumbling block in relationships. A health professional weights in on how to do it the right way.
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Mind Sight: 7 Keys to Constructive CommunicationMany couples attempt to resolve problems by using communication methods that are counter-productive. There is a more productive way to communicate, but it isn't easy.
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Mind Sight: What Made Javon Belcher Snap?Last week Javon Belcher shocked the football world and fans everywhere by murdering his girlfriend and then taking his own life. The question on everybody's mind is, "Why?"
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10 Gifts that Will Keep on GivingEvery Christmas people are scrambling to find the right gifts for their kids, grand kids and loved ones. But the best gifts are the ones who can do without leaving home.
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Mind Sight: What Do Our Movies Say About Us?After a search of the movies to be released in December, it appears that the majority of them are escape films. What does that say about our culture?
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Street Art: 5 Amazing Mural Centers in New York CityIn recent years a street-art movement has emerged in New York City. Now you can explore the murals of contemporary artists for free in several neighborhoods in the city. -
Mind Sight: Why Do People Suffer from “post-election Depression”?Following Tuesdays re-election of President Obama, it seemed as if half of our nation went into a depression. The question is why?
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Mind Sight: Mother’s Prenatal Depression Can Harm Her BabyWhen a pregnant mother is depressed, it appears that her growing fetus also becomes depressed, which can then lead to other ailments. But there is hope.
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A Cheerful Day Parking in New YorkI had no idea when I drove into Manhattan that finding a parking place would be such an ordeal.
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Mind Sight: What Do Andy Murray's Dreams Tell Us?Andy Murray recently revealed some puzzling dreams. The meaning of the dreams, along with his previous video game addiction, may reveal some deeper issues.
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Mind Sight: the Sibling Rivalry Between Sanchez and TebowOn the surface, Jets Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow appear to be chummy. But underneath all may not be what it seems.
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Mind Sight: Has Denial Caused Our Failed Economy?Some say our economic collapsed because of faulty government regulations. Other say it was caused by bank greed. But the deepest cause was probably denial.
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Mind Sight: Jerry Sandusky and the National Cover-up of Child AbuseThe Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case at Penn State aimed our focus on a single incident. Instead, it should have turned the light on a National problem.
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Mind Sight: Whatever Happened to Michael Phelps' Father?As Michael Phelps has taken one gold medal after another, we see his mother and his two sisters yelling in the stands. But where is his father, and why isn't he around?
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Mind Sight: American Kayla Harrison Wins Gold and Beats Sexual AbuseWhen Kayla Harrison recently won America's first gold medal in Judo, she used the occasion to help herself and others.
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Mind Sight: Why Does Olympic Hurdler Liu Xiang Keep Getting Injured?A few days ago, Chinese Hurdler, Liu Xiang, injured himself again and was not able to compete in the 2012 Olympics, disappointing his 1 billion Chinese fans. Why does this keep happening to him?
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Mind Sight: It Should Be 'Dolansanity,' Not 'Linsanity'Last year Jeremy Lin became "Mr. New York Knick," but now he has been let go by Knicks owner James Dolan, once voted the worst owner in the NBA.
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Mind Sight: What Really Drives Olympic Competitors?Since the Olympics began in Ancient Greece, they have determined who is number one in each sport. But why do we need to know who's number one?
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Mind Sight: Why Aren't We Excited by Yani Tseng?Since she turned professional in 2007, Yani Tseng has risen to the top of the LPGA. But is anybody noticing?Also published on:
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Mind Sight: The Tragedy of Lance ArmstrongLance Armstrong overcame testicular cancer to win seven Tour de France titles. But can he overcome the doping charges that persist against him?
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Mind Sight: Does the Gay Gene Really Exist?In a recent article, Kate O'Riordan asserts that no research has ever proven that gays are born that way. But popular science and media have made it seem to be a fact.
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Mind Sight: Whatever Happened to Donald Young?Donald Young was a phenomenal junior tennis player. But since he became professional, he has been stuck in mediocrity.Also published on: -
Mind Sight: Are You in Touch with Your FeelingsWhen we are in touch with our feelings things go more smoothly. Yet many people choose, consciously or unconsciously not to be in touch with them.
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Mind Sight: What Makes Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey Tick?After a mediocre major-league baseball career, pitcher R. A. Dickey has hit his stride at 37. What gives with him?Also published on:
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Mind Sight: is America Emotionally Disturbed?Countries, like individuals, have symptoms, and those symptoms tell us something about the emotional state of the country.
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Mind Sight: Mental Games Golfers PlayWoods, Michelson and almost all golfers try to psych out their opponents. Only some of them admit it.Also published on:
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Mind Sight: Can LeBron James Get Over Himself and Win a Championship?LeBron James has done a lot of talking about winning NBA championships. But until now, he has not backed up his talk.
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Mind Sight: Is Metta World Peace Delusional?He calls himself Metta World Peace. But over the years he has been the most unpeaceful of basketball players.
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Mind Sight: Bullying Starts in Families and Spreads like a CancerMilt Romney and other teenagers are not the only ones who bully. Bullying is much more complicated and pervasive, and there are consequences for both bully and victim.
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Mind Sight: Should Gay Teens Have the Right to Be Straight?California is on the verge of passing a bill that would prohibit gay teens from utilizing sexual reorientation therapy to become straight. Is this fair those teens?
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Mind Sight: Will the Real Michael Jordan Stand Up?Michael Jordan has been hailed as the greatest basketball player ever. But his record as an owner speaks of a very different Michael Jordan.
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Mind Sight: Why Are Players Melting Down in the NBA Playoffs?Rondo bumped a referee. Stoudemire smashed his fist into a plate of glass. Why are the NBA playoffs getting out of hand?Also published on:
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Mind Sight: Why Are We so Inspired by Upsets?The games we remember the most are the ones that were the biggest upsets. What is that about?
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Mind Sight: Waiting for Michelle WieSince she burst on the scene as a 13-year-old phenomenon, she has raised expectations. Will she ever fulfill them?
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Mind Sight: Phil Mickelson's Crash-and-Burn SyndromeAt the recent Masters, Phil made a triple-bogey on the fourth hole of the last round, taking himself out of the tournament. This is not the first time he's done that.Also published on: -
Mind Sight: My Psychotheapy Session with Tiger WoodsAfter watching Tiger Woods stumble again at the Masters, I'm convinced he needs therapy. And to help him along I envisioned the perfect session.
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Is George Zimmerman the Victim of Reverse Racism?It didn't take long for Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and others to make up their minds that Zimmerman was a racist and that his shooting of Trayvon Martin was a hate crime. Racism is a two-edged sword.
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Mind Sight: Will Andy Roddick Ever Believe in Himself?Andy Roddick won a major at the age of 21. Since then he has had a slow slide down the rankings. Is this a case of mind not over matter?
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Mind Sight: NBA Players Don Hoods and Rush to JudgmentLeBron James and other NBA players have posted photos of themselves wearing hoods to make a statement about the Trayvon Martin killing. Perhaps they ought to be playing basketball instead.
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Mind Sight: Should Pro Sports Owners Need a License to Run a Team?According to a fan poll in Sports Illustrated, New York Knicks owner was voted the worst owner in the NBA? Is he intellectually and, more importantly, emotionally qualified to run a team?Also published on:
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Mind Sight: Should Melo and D’Antoni Have Tried Couples Therapy?After clashes with forward Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'Antoni resigned as coach of the New York Knicks. Could this have been prevented?
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Mind Sight: Can Mark Sanchez Be an Elite Quarterback?Last fall Jets coach Rex Ryan called Mark Sanchez an elite quarterback. In March, the Jets expressed an interest in the new free agent Peyton Manning. What gives?
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Mind Sight: Tiger Woods Needs More Than a New Swing CoachTiger Woods has not won a PGA event since 2009, and his way of dealing with it is to hire a new caddy and a new swing coach. Maybe he needs something else.
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Mind Sight: Will God Allow Jeremy Lin to Be Great?New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has attributed his quick rise to success to his faith in God. So far, so good.
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Parents Are Crucial to a Gifted Child's DevelopmentJustin Bieber was fortunate enough to have a supportive mother. Other children don't fare so well.
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Are We a Childist Society?Only two countries - America and Somalia - refused to sign the 1989 U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Two new books point to a new phenomenon: childism.
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Are You Creative? Take These Creativity TestsThese simple creativity tests may help you determine if you are creative or not. Unless, or course, you already know.
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The Top 10 Breakups in Sports of All TimeSometimes the breakups that happen in sports are almost as dramatic as the breakups by Hollywood celebrities. Here are 10 of the most spectacular.
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Will Tiger Woods Ever Get Out of His Slump? A Psychoanalytic PerspectiveTiger Woods hasn't won a major since 2008, and his ranking is slipping from day to day. But he has shown some resiliency recently.Also published on:
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A Psychoanalysis: The Meaning of Joe Paterno's DeathSoon after the sex molestation scandal at Penn State that led to his firing, legendary coach Joe Paterno was dead. What does it all mean?Also published on:
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A Psychoanalysis: Will Rafael Nadal’s OCD Harm His Tennis Game?As tennis great Rafael Nadal's obsessive rituals become more apparent, players and fans alike are wondering what's up with that.Also published on:
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The New Addiction of Teens: TextaholismA recent study confirms what we already know: today's teenagers are obsessed with texting. What is to become of them?
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A Psychoanalysis: Why Do We Care About Tim Tebow?Since he became quarterback of the Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow has inspired us like few other athletes, defying all the experts.Also published on:
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Athletes With Mental Disorders: A Psychoanalysis of NFL Receiver Brandon MarshallBranden Marshall, the talented Miami wide receiver, was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. How will this affect his play?Also published on:
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Are the Dallas Cowboys Accident Prone: A Team PsychoanalysisEver since Tony Romo fumbled the extra point kick in his first playoff game in 2007, the accidents have piled up. What gives?
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Have NBA Players Become Spoiled?We live in a culture that idolizes athletes, and that constant attention seems to be having an effect.
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Can Tim Tebow Walk on Water?Controversy over Tim Tebow's religious attitude has followed him since he came to the NFL. How will that attitude affect his football future?
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The Storm of Hysteria Surrounding Joe Paterno: A Psychoanalytic PerspectiveFor six days in November Joe Paterno was battered by a storm that blew him off his perch as Penn State Icon. On the seventh day the storm and he were finished.
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A Psychoanalysis: Rex Ryan's Own Brand of Rope-a-DopeSince he took over as head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan has been talking trash. Is that a good or bad thing?Also published on: -
Should Penn State Coach Paterno Be Lynched?Newspaper editorials are calling for Coach Joe Paterno of Penn State to step down. But does one mistake erase a lifetime of humanity?
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Is Herman Cain Guilty?Ever since news of sexual harassment accusations came to the surface, Herman Cain has been under attack by the media. Should he be?
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Giving Birth in a Public Gallery: Art or ExploitationA Brooklyn artist is giving birth in an art gallery and the Internet is buzzing about whether is it performance art or performance schlock.
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People Who Think Their Meanness is HeroicHave you ever met somebody who was rude and considered their rudeness a virtue? Now there is a name for that kind of disorder.
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What Do the Occupy Wall Street Protesters Want?The "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations have gone on for several weeks and become a national phenomenon. What do they really want?
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Is Unpaid Overtime a Form of Company Extortion?Companies today are demanding much more time from their employees--often without compensation. This forced overtime is creating stress for families.
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The Cause of Autism May Not Be Unknown After AllFor decades experts have declared that the cause of autism is unknown, while offering only genetic or biological theories. Recent research may change that.
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Can Nadal Overcome Djokovic (and Himself) at the U.S. Open?Rafael Nadal has lost to Novak Djokovic five times this year. Can he regain his composure in the U.S. Open?
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Soccer and Psychology: How the Women's World Cup Raised SpiritsSometimes the best therapist is not in an office, but on a field of play.
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10 Ways to Beat the System, and Help America FailMillions of people are beating the system every day. Their motto seems to be, "Get as much as you can, give as little as you can." How long can it go on?
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10 Years Later, 9/11 Still a Sobering ExperienceA New Yorker ponders how a national trauma led to a personal trauma and a new form of sobriety.
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Politics Brings Sexual Reorientation Therapy Front and CenterPresidential candidates have been attacked and a CNN report claims homosexuality is biological and repudiates therapists who help gays become straight. However, research does not support the "born that way" thesis.