Ph.D. Psychologist
Newton, MA
Articles on Anger Issues
by Dr. Lynn Margolies
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The characters from the vignettes in Dr. Margolies’ articles are fictitious and designed to be relatable to many people and common themes. They are not based on any patient’s individual situation or disclosure but were derived from a composite of people and events for the purpose of representing real-life situations and psychological dilemmas. Terms of Use.
Being a Grownup When Your Kid Hates You
This column tells a story based on a composite of real-life situations in therapy, depicting both the teen and parent’s viewpoints in divorce when the parent child relationship is affected by anger and guilt. The stories are followed by the therapist’s psychological analysis and guidance.
Power Plays Between Brothers & Families
This column tells a story about power plays between brothers and in families, depicting how the troubled relationship between two brothers was a therapeutic opportunity to change maladaptive family patterns. The story is told from both the parent’s and the brothers’ perspectives, followed by the therapist’s psychological analysis and practical guidance to the family.
