07 / SELECTED WRITING
Understanding
changes the story.
Ideas about ourselves, the people we love, and the patterns between us. Selected writing by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn.
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
AN EDITORIAL SELECTION
Original dates and authorship are preserved. These short editorial summaries link to Dr. Deb’s complete published work.
SELF UNDERSTANDING / RELATIONSHIPS
SELF UNDERSTANDING
Deb Hirschhorn
September 26, 2024
Who Is The Real You?
Dr. Deb considers the difference between a person and the protective reactions that can become their most visible part. Her original post includes a video discussion about identity and the self.
RELATIONSHIPS
Deb Hirschhorn
February 19, 2025
I’m scared to try couples therapy again.
A reader’s hesitation becomes the starting point for Dr. Deb’s discussion of couples work, the therapist’s stance, and the protective responses people bring into the room.
RELATIONSHIPS
Deb Hirschhorn
September 12, 2024
I Feel Disconnected From My Spouse
Dr. Deb introduces a video discussion of distance between partners. It is a starting point for exploring her perspective on disconnection and the patterns that develop in a relationship.
AN INVITATION
An idea worth
spending time with.
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