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What's in a name?

During the 1940's and 1950's Freud and his theories were all the rage. At the same time, witchdoctors ("headshrinkers") were portrayed in Hollywood movies (e.g. think Tarzan, African Queen, etc.) as cannilbal enablers, so to speak!

Shrinking human heads was apparently a favourite pastime of theirs, at least in the movies. So it isn't surprising that Hollywood associated the witchdoctor image with psychoanalysis. In actuality it was a way of dealing with the primal fear and prejudice most people have regarding mental illness.

The term 'shrink' was initially coined to describe psychoanalysts, who at the time were mostly psychiatrists. It's still has a derogatory connotation in our culture, and its application has expanded to include all psychotherapists, as the public is unaware of the range of practitioners within the mental health profession.

Through education and especially through a sense of humor, we hope MyShrink can help to change this misguided attitude. And what better way to do this than to smile at the name-calling and proudly embrace "shrink" as our own, and with our tongues stuck firmly in cheek!

The MyShrink Theme

The following articles give the user a quick idea of what the site is all about:

MyShrink on Counseling

We All Have Our Stuff - these are the assumptions on which the site is based.

The MyShrink Manifesto - these are the principles and values we hold on doing this website.

The Psych Cafe - my scribbled note describes the reasons people may be drawn to join the forum.

Social Presence Online - our little gang of kids are here to remind users the importance of play. They are intended to evoke memories of connection.

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Presently however... more on how MyShrink supports itself.

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