Author Archives: Howard Scott Warshaw

The Cost of Cynicism

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Howard Scott Warshaw

Do you know this phrase?: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” Of course you do. Most of us know this clever quip which demeans a profession crucial to the continuance of our society, thereby meeting the standard for … Continue reading →

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The Planting Season

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

‘Tis the season. The one with many names. Most people call it the holiday season, but how you refer to the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day depends on who you are and what you do. For consumers it’s … Continue reading →

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When Online is Off-point

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

I just returned from an excellent professional conference. As a direct result I feel better able to serve my clients. This was meaningful Continuing Education! I don’t get that feeling from online CEUs. I get the hours but I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Being a Psychotherpist

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

“I’m filled with gratitude & every day it grows. How could it not? My appointment book is a bouquet of intimate moments. My colleagues are a network of skilled empathizers. My cost of doing business is self-care and personal development. … Continue reading →

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Movie: MASH (1970)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

MASH is an amazing movie. I’m not talking about the TV series here but the original movie from 1970, directed by Robert Altman. This was a controversial film when it first came out because it was full of 1960’s cynicism … Continue reading →

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Telling My Story

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

We all have our story. From time to time we tell our story… to friends, relatives, co-workers, co-passengers, bystanders, strangers, bartenders, and of course people tell their story to therapists. It’s your story and you are the one telling it. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Quote: Definitive Power

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

“The power to define the situation is the ultimate power.”  -Jerry Rubin, activist and author (1938-1994) As a political activist, it is likely Mr. Rubin meant that power derives from being able to define situations for others, thereby influencing their … Continue reading →

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The Specificity Paradox

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

What is your client population? Who do you want to see? Who will you help? These can be vexing questions for psychotherapists in general, particularly so for interns and trainees. These questions raise many emotions for us, chief among them … Continue reading →

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Quote: Flow of Life

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

“I cannot prevent the wind from blowing, but I can adjust my sails to make it work for me.”  ― Code of the Order of Isshinryu There is a flow to the universe which happens regardless of our actions. This … Continue reading →

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An East-West Metaphor

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Howard Scott Warshaw

Here is a story which illustrates one possible take on the difference between Eastern and Western approaches. Imagine one day some aliens come down to earth and they issue a challenge. They are going to leave a specimen with us … Continue reading →

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