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Posted by jane d on January 2, 2004, at 16:04:55
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
I don't like change. I think I may have been opposed to every change so far and they've mostly worked out pretty well. So of course, proving I don't learn from experience, my first vote is to leave it as it is.
But, if you must rename it, I think Psycho Babble Therapies would be better than PB Therapy. It makes it clearer that you aren't providing any and that varying views are welcome.
I'd like Psycho Babble Theories even better but I'm not sure that would be any less confusing than the current name.
Psycho babble Psychology?
There. I've done my bit to cast a little more murk over the situation. :)
Jane
Posted by sb417 on January 2, 2004, at 18:16:08
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
How about Psychotherapy Babble? There should be something in the name to distinguish it from the medication board.
Posted by mattdds on January 3, 2004, at 8:02:52
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
One vote here to change the name to "Psychotherapy Babble".
Not to be pedantic, but psychology is not just psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is just one application of psychology.
The name always bothered me for that reason.
Plus, the babble that takes place there is heavily focused on therapy issues like transference, crushes on therapists, interpretation of dreams, and so forth. These things aren't really "psychology", but rather psychotherapy (usually of the psychodynamic variety).
That's my vote! Of course, I'm not usually a huge participant there because I prefer a different type of psychotherapy over the type that is predominantly discussed. So you might weigh the votes of the "locals" there more heavily.
Matt
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2004, at 13:09:10
In reply to Re: New name for Psychological Babble? » Dr. Bob, posted by sb417 on January 2, 2004, at 18:16:08
> How about Psychotherapy Babble?
Hmm, that's two votes for that already, and I do like it better than the current name, too, but I was hoping to make it "PB something" if possible... Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy = PB Psychotherapy?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on January 3, 2004, at 13:31:02
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2004, at 13:09:10
I still think it's a bit limiting, but I don't suppose that matters. You *will* explain in the introductory paragraph though, won't you? I remember times, as Judy reminded me, that the conversation was on psychological matters rather than strictly therapy. Defense mechanisms, dissociation, etc.
Posted by fallsfall on January 3, 2004, at 14:36:59
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2004, at 13:09:10
So we have five votes to leave it as is, and 3 to change to Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy.
Posted by jane d on January 3, 2004, at 16:08:15
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on January 3, 2004, at 13:31:02
> I still think it's a bit limiting, but I don't suppose that matters. You *will* explain in the introductory paragraph though, won't you? I remember times, as Judy reminded me, that the conversation was on psychological matters rather than strictly therapy. Defense mechanisms, dissociation, etc.
I agree with Dinah. Where does it leave subjects that are not strictly about therapy? It seems this would be like changing Psycho-Babble to Psycho-Babble Effexor just because there have been days where it seemed that that was the only thing on that board. I've been hoping that with time the subject matter on psychological babble would get broader not narrower. If the name is restrictive some of us will just ignore that (with a creative rationale about how UFO's really are a form of therapy or the like) but it will turn others away before they even read your introduction.
Jane
(For the thread on UFO therapy keep checking in on PPB ... coming soon to a theatre near you)
Posted by sb417 on January 3, 2004, at 16:28:09
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2004, at 13:09:10
How about one of the following, or a variation on a theme of one of the following:
Mind and Behavior Babble
Psychobabble - Mind and Behavior
Mind and Behavior Psychobabble
Mind, Behavior and Therapy Babble
Psychobabble - Mind, Behavior and Therapy
Psychobabble - Mind, Behavior & Talk Therapy
Posted by Dinah on January 3, 2004, at 18:16:45
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by jane d on January 3, 2004, at 16:08:15
Posted by shar on January 3, 2004, at 19:32:26
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
I could go for pb psychotherapy or how about PB Psychotherapy Plus or Psychotherapy Etc. or Psychotherapy Et. Al. or PB "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." (with credit to Mr. Wilde.)
To me, Psychological Babble reminded me too much of Psycho Babble (just aurally speaking) so I could deal with the new name.
Shar
Posted by Elle2021 on January 3, 2004, at 20:15:00
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2004, at 13:09:10
I really do not want to see it changed.
Sb17 has some good name ideas, I have one more to add to it.
Psycho Babble Psychology and Therapy
I don't want to lose the word psychology in the title, it would seem like less of a change to me.
Elle, who detests change
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 4, 2004, at 2:32:47
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy?, posted by jane d on January 3, 2004, at 16:08:15
> I've been hoping that with time the subject matter on psychological babble would get broader not narrower.
Hmm, good point... Psycho-Babble Psychology? Did someone already suggest that? :-)
> (For the thread on UFO therapy keep checking in on PPB ... coming soon to a theatre near you)
I still like that name the best!
Bob
Posted by SLS on January 4, 2004, at 14:02:10
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
> I'm thinking about renaming Psychological Babble (again). Mostly to make it more consistent with the other board names. How about "Psycho-Babble Therapy"?
I like "Psycho-Babble Psychology".
- Scott
Posted by Kalamatianos on January 5, 2004, at 15:06:56
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
Do it. I'm moving to Writing and Alternative. Since I don't have any T stories to share, I've been a duck outta water. I've shared my personal GROWTH stories and don't seem to connect with anyone. Perhaps Alternative is more like 12 step, Self-Help, and other GROWTH THERAPIES.
Will vitamins and exercize now be part of health?
Posted by Kalamatianos on January 5, 2004, at 15:21:01
In reply to New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by Dr. Bob on January 2, 2004, at 3:40:28
PB Psychotherapy
You already have Alternative... you could make it Alternative-Psychology... or at least instruct that that is Alternative's intent
Rod
Posted by Elle2021 on January 6, 2004, at 5:17:08
In reply to Re: New name for Psychological Babble? » Dr. Bob, posted by Kalamatianos on January 5, 2004, at 15:06:56
> Do it. I'm moving to Writing and Alternative. Since I don't have any T stories to share, I've been a duck outta water. *I've shared my personal GROWTH stories and don't seem to connect with anyone.*
What?! I love having you on Psychological!
Elle
Posted by Kalamatianos on January 7, 2004, at 11:36:17
In reply to Re: New name for Psychological Babble? » Kalamatianos, posted by Elle2021 on January 6, 2004, at 5:17:08
Posted by badhaircut on January 8, 2004, at 8:32:15
In reply to Re: New name for Psychological Babble? » Dr. Bob, posted by Kalamatianos on January 5, 2004, at 15:06:56
I agree with everyone so far about the name-change, so my views are pretty divided.
"Psycho-Babble Therapy" follows the name convention and is easy to say (in my head).
"Psycho-Babble Psychotherapy" is a little long. "Psychotherapy" doesn't add much clarity to "Therapy" -- at least not within the Psycho-Babble site.
Shar's idea is good. How about "Psycho-Babble Therapy+" ? It's short and would remind us that digressions from a strict therapy topic are okay there.
Maybe someday there'll be a page here with just discussions of non-clinical psychology research & applications. We could call it "Psycho-Babble Non-clinical".
-bhc
Posted by Kalamatianos on January 8, 2004, at 13:24:52
In reply to 'Psycho-Babble Therapy+' is ok with me, posted by badhaircut on January 8, 2004, at 8:32:15
or perhaps Psycho-Babble Sans-Clinique...lol
Rod
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 8, 2004, at 18:56:18
In reply to Re: New name for Psychological Babble?, posted by SLS on January 4, 2004, at 14:02:10
> I like "Psycho-Babble Psychology".
OK, let's give this a try. (I thought I posted this earlier, but I guess I didn't confirm it...)
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2004, at 23:40:32
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Psychology it is, posted by Dr. Bob on January 8, 2004, at 18:56:18
> > I like "Psycho-Babble Psychology".
>
> OK, let's give this a try.I think that's worked out well. I guess for the sake of consistency Psycho-Social-Babble should also be renamed Psycho-Babble Social? Any objections?
Bob
Posted by TofuEmmy on September 16, 2004, at 8:54:54
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Social, posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2004, at 23:40:32
While you're at it...Psycho-Babble really oughta be Psycho-Babble Medications. I know it's sacred ground, but it would be a lot less confusing to new comers.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 16, 2004, at 12:16:53
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Social, posted by TofuEmmy on September 16, 2004, at 8:54:54
> While you're at it...Psycho-Babble really oughta be Psycho-Babble Medications. I know it's sacred ground, but it would be a lot less confusing to new comers.
I know, one step at a time? Also, maybe there's somewhat less confusion than before?
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 18, 2004, at 17:01:27
In reply to Re: Psycho-Babble Social, posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2004, at 23:40:32
Posted by karaS on September 19, 2004, at 0:37:48
In reply to Re: FYI, PSB now PBS (nm), posted by Dr. Bob on September 18, 2004, at 17:01:27
Good move. Much less confusing now.
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