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Diplomas / Degrees

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Harvard University (1988)
Ph.D., Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research (1983)

Recent Courses

Clinical Practice III: Psychotherapy Practicum
Concentration Case Conference I
Concentration Case Conference II
Continuing Doctoral Thesis Supervision I
Continuing Doctoral Thesis Supervision III
Continuing Doctoral Thesis Supervision IV
Doctoral Thesis Supervision II
General Psychology
History And Systems Of Psychology
Independent Study Hands On Research
Ongoing Dissertation Supervision
Ongoing Doctoral Thesis Supervision
Ongoing Doctoral Thesis Supervision
Psychological Research 1
Psychological Research II
Psychological Research III
Psychological Research IV
S/T: The Unconscious
S/T: Unconscious Processes

Personal Statement

I am both a clinical and research psychologist, which I see as synergistic. My research interest is in unconscious processes. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic/integrative with an emphasis on unconscious processes. At the doctoral level, I teach an elective course on unconscious processes, a required course on history and systems, research supervision, and clinical supervision. At the undergraduate level, I teach introductory psychology. My philosophy at the doctoral level is to play devil's advocate in an effort to stimulate independent thinking. At the undergraduate level, I try to relate the material to everyday issues. In all, I try to use humor to make the courses interesting and entertaining.

Teaching Specializations / Interests

I teach introductory psychology. I like being the person who opens up the field to students. I try to relate the material to the real world to make it come alive. At the doctoral level, I teach history which I have a strong interest in. I use primary sources and get into the personalities of the major figures. I also teach an elective on unconscious processes. We begin with the background theory and research. We move on to unconscious influences in the media, in politics, and in children's movies. I also supervise a research group and run a clinical supervisory group organized around integrative psychotherapy.

Research Interests

My main interest is in unconscious processes. I have conducted research in this area for about 20 years. Much of it is experimental, some theoretical. I use various technologies to aid me in this endeavor. I am interested in the unconscious aspects of phobias and of mood among other things. I am also interested in what it is that makes apparently diverse psychotherapies work.

Grants / Sponsored Research

I have been funded by the NIMH but am currently not funded.

Books

Hofmann & Weinberger. (2007). The Art and Science of Psychotherapy. New York

Heatherton & Weinberger. (1993). Can Personality Change. Washington, D.C.: APA.

Honors and Accomplishments

I have won an award for my work on unconscious processes from the U of Lundh, Sweden.

Professional Activities

I am a member of APA and many APA divisions

Community and Corporate Leadership

I engage in some consulting work relating to unconscious processes.

Licenses & Certifications

I am licensed in NY State as a psychologist