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Stand Up Tall!
The Talmud teaches something so powerful, so compelling, that I think it is imperative that everyone, especially in this day and age,...
Major Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2016, it was estimated that 16.2 million adults and 3.1
More Than Just a Sandbox
David (name changed) was a sweet and somewhat shy 6-year-old boy, who started therapy with me after an adolescent male babysitter had sexual
Lessons on Nurturing Our Inner Song
Alma Deutcher is a thirteen-year-old musical genius, who lives in England. She began playing the piano at the age of two, followed by the vi
Addressing a Pernicious Addiction--There is Hope
In his book “Self Improvement? — I’m Jewish!” psychologist Rabbi Dr. Avraham Twerski argues against the idea that the problem of addictive b
Summertime Screen Time
Now that summer is in full swing and kids are out of school, many are maximizing their time at their favorite location — in front of their s
Are We Creations or Tools?
I recently wrote an Afterword to my psychospiritual novel Never Forget My Soul. The Afterword was printed in the new version of the...
Celebration of Three Generations of Poetry
Poetry of Jewish Grandfather, Son and Granddaughter Featured in New Book When psychologist, Michael Milgraum, first read poetry written...
Teaching Jewish Heritage: The Ultimate Act of Resistance
Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dr. Milgraum What a memorable week it has been for me! For over a year, I have been following the impressive...
State Department Hosts Holocaust Memorial Event
Posted on January 30, 2013 by Dr.Milgraum On January 28th, I attended an event at the United States Department of State, marking...
Sandy Hook, Copycats, and a Culture Gone Mad: Wake up, America
I am not sure what haunts me more—the horrendous news from Connecticut or the incomprehensible fact that we must now be on the lookout for c
Psychologist Publishes Psycho-spiritual Novel
New Book Looks at How Trauma is Passed from Generationto Generation, and Presents a Path to Healing. By Dr. Milgraum Dec. 28, 2012 PRESS...
A Mental Vacation
Posted by Dr. Milgraum on December 9th, 2010 As winter fast approaches, many of us might be missing the warmth of summer. Surely, almost...
Holocaust Survivors Grapple with Religion, Identity and History at Major Conference
Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dr. Milgraum PRESS RELEASE From October 26th to 28th, Cleveland, Ohio was the host for the 24th Annual...
Child of Holocaust Survivor Helps New Survivors of Torture
Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dr.Milgraum PRESS RELEASE For some, immigration truly is a matter of life or death… Psychologist Michael...
Transcend Yourself
I learn many things from my patients in therapy. Most of those things that I “learn,” I really already knew, but unfortunately, so many of
Trauma, Anger and Confronting God
Anger will occasionally be expressed in any loving relationship. Why should it be any different with God?
Children of Holocaust Survivors, Common Problems and Pathways to Healing
The article below (written by me) appeared in The Jewish Press on Feb. 22, 2012. To be a child of a Holocaust survivor is to live in a...
Soul Matters
Posted by Dr. Milgraum on November 1, 2011 Some might find it unusual for a psychologist to be talking about the soul. But it really is...
Meaning and Mental Health
Posted by Dr. Milgraum on June 15, 2010 Last weekend, I had to suffer through one of those inane comedy-action-animated kid’s movies, for...
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