The Freudian Sip and University Tours

During the month of February we have a week off and for the past four years, I have co-led a group of sophomores and juniors to colleges and universities in Southern California.  It has been an amazing set of trips that the students really enjoy and benefit from.  So far, I have visited California Polytechnic Univ-San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Barbara, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, UCLA, USC, Cal State Northridge, Cal State San Marcos, UC San Diego, CSU Long Beach, San Diego State, University of San Diego, Occidental College, CSU Fullerton, UC Irvine, and CSU Los Angeles.  I list these because I have at least one t-shirt or sweatshirt from each of these schools.  I know, believe me, I know.

We take between 40 and 50 kids on a coach for four days--two schools each day and attempt to secure admissions presentations along with tours of the schools.  Students are exposed to colleges in session and get a sense of the vibe or personality of each school.  It's been a fun four years.

This year, on my first visit to CSU Northridge, I found one of their coffee shops, "The Freudian Sip."  I had to stop and take pictures. Here they are.  Pretty cool if you ask me.

posted by Chuck Schallhorn

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Movie review: A Dangerous Method

Unless you've been living under a rock - an iceberg, you probably are well aware that this is an exciting month for psychology: a feature film featuring Freud and Jung comes out on November 23rd nationwide. At THSP we're excited to feature this review of A Dangerous Method from our special correspondent, fellow psych teacher Kimberly Patterson:

With the succession of “psychological movies” out there, and an endless list of theatrical ventures of historical figures from psychology, I was surprised at the film that bubbled up at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) 2011. On Friday evening, a colleague and I went to see A Dangerous Method – a film advertising itself as a historical account of Carl G. Jung and Sigmund S. Freud and their shocking friendship. This familiar camaraderie sets out with a bold woman who confesses her hysteria and becomes sexually involved with Jung, a Russian Jew named Sabina Spielrein. Multiple books exist about Spielrein, one of the first woman psychoanalysts.

I was stunned by the poignant dialogue and although I had many “what on earth?” moments, I found the film touching, lovely, and antiquely impulsive. Although this glance at the Jung-Spielrein story is solely alleged, the film captured viewers with the efficacy of talented actors, an eye-catching set, and costumes of the period.

If, by happenstance, the film makes it to your area, I encourage you to check it out. Lord knows we watch all types of movies for a $10 movie ticket – at least this one is entertaining in regards to the character portrayals.

And of advice from a nomadic character – “Never repress anything”. Enjoy!

Kimberly C. Patterson teaches AP Psychology at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida.

[If the trailer does not appear above, it is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ7JKmcLTsI



--posted by Steve

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The Freud Museum

The Freud Museum in London would probably be the ultimate field trip for any psychology class. To see Freud's couch up close and personal would be the highlight of many a psychology teacher or student.

While a trip to London is probably not be in the works, a visit to the Freud Museum's website might be a close substitute. The site can be found at http://www.freud.org.uk/

Pay particular attention to the Photo Library, Education and Shop sections. Just image discussing Freudian Slips as you walk around your classroom in Freud Slippers from the giftshop.

Perhaps some of the visitors to the THSP blog from the London area could provide some insights into the museum in the comments section.

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Sleep Issues and Resources

The wonderful weekly email called "The Scout Report" from the people at University of Wisconsin. The Internet Scout Report finds and share incredible web resources on a wide variety of topics.

You can visit their site at:
http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/

During the week ending on June 12, 2009, they had a section on sleep in the news. I share their discoveries below.

Scientists gather in Seattle to discuss the science of sleep

When Sleep Leaves You Tired
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124451280076496767.html

Turn off the TV; it's time for bed
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/06/turn-off-the-tv-its-time-for-bed.html

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevalent in Nonobese Patients
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090609072723.htm

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
http://www.aasmnet.org/

Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm

10 tips for better sleep
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep/HQ01387

Freud: The Interpretation of Dreams
http://www.psychwww.com/books/interp/toc.htm

This week, scientists met at the annual Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting in Seattle, and they were working on the problem that has bedeviled many college students, long-distance truck drivers, and others for decades: too little sleep. More and more people in the United States are getting inadequate sleep, and there are a number of culprits (including television and the demands of work) to blame. A chronic lack of sleep has some troubling repercussions, including an increased risk of depression, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. If that wasn't enough, a lack of sleep can also impair cognitive functioning and the body's metabolic rate. Fortunately, there are some potential solutions, including a "power-down" hour which basically means cutting off email use, cell phones, and other constant companions for at least an hour before retiring to bed for the night. The National Sleep Foundation also recommends that people decrease their caffeine intake and also work to maintain a regular schedule. [KMG]

The first link will lead visitors to an article from Melinda Beck, which appeared in this Tuesday's Wall Street Journal. In the piece, Beck talks about her own experience with a sleep study at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The second link whisks users away to a piece from the LA Times health weblog "Booster Shots" that talks a bit about some other findings from the recent meeting in Seattle. The third link will take visitors to a press release from Science Daily which talks a bit about some recent research on obstructive sleep apnea. Moving on, the fourth link leads to the homepage of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Here, visitors can learn about their work and also find information about sleep centers. The fifth link leads to an excellent resource on understanding sleep from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders. The sixth link leads to some fine tips on getting better sleep from the Mayo Clinic. Finally, the last link leads to a complete version of Sigmund Freud's Interpretation of Dreams. For those of you who are getting adequate sleep, this volume may come in handy.

Copyright 2009 Internet Scout Project - http://scout.wisc.edu

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