Dr. Don's Blog

What's Up in Attentionland

Don Kerson — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:42:24 -0500

It's been some time since we've reported on our programs and our progress here at Greenpoint Psych and theattentiondoctor.com. In September we began three new Mindfulness/Hypnotherapy groups, each of which met ten times and which ended in mid November. Throughout the fall folks who had participated in one of the four groups that were held last winter/spring continued to meet on an every other week basis, culminating in a workshop on November 7th that introduced three touch based therapies (reflexology, reiki, and cranio-sacral therapy) to a dozen members of our group.

Building the Hyperactive Meditators Sangha; New Mindfulness Hypnotherapy Groups Forming Now

Don Kerson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:45:30 -0400

It has been ten weeks since the untimely passing of our valued colleague Kris Romano. We at The Attention Doctor and Greenpopint Psychiatric are grateful to have known her and worked with her. We are also fortunate to be able to welcome Dr. Cynthia Donahue MSW PhD, who has not only been able to continue working with some of Kris' patients, but who will also be dedicating her coinsiderable skills to our ongoing mission of developing and perfecting the most comprehensive and innovative treatment program for hyperactive adults available in the New York metropolitan area.

The Making of Meaning; Kristin Romano 1968-2009

Don Kerson — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:43:01 -0400

It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Kristin Romano MSW, my partner in Greenpoint Psychiatric Services and the Greenpoint Group Therapy Program. Over the past five years, as she struggled with a particularly aggressive cervical cancer, she also struggled to create a group practice and a group therapy program dedicated to the treatment of adults with ADD.

New Therapy is Born: Parents Pledge Continued Development

Don Kerson — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:35:31 -0500

Greenpoint Psych and theattentiondoctor.com are happy to announce, after a shockingly extended almost 15 year pregnancy, the birth and bubbly health of our brand new baby therapy product, “Getting Unstuck” Mindfulness/Hypnotherapy Groups for Adults with ADD.

Long name for a cute little tyke, but I’m happy to say that (s)he seems to be thriving. We have now enrolled 17 “foster parents” to help in guiding our little handful; no doubt it will be just as attentionally challenged as all of its caretakers.

Forward Motion in Attentionland: Brooklyn Adult ADD Mindfulness/Hypnotherapy Group Begins 2/19

Don Kerson — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:58:35 -0500

I’m happy to report that our group therapy program is proceeding apace. The first group, which began in our Manhattan offices in mid-January, is now in its fifth week and is proving to be just as interesting and stimulating as I hoped it would be, both for myself and for the participants. The second group is set to begin on Thursday, February 19th at 7pm. There are still a few spots available.

After the Party

Don Kerson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:04:13 -0500

Hello All.Thanks so much to everyone who came out on one of the coldest nights in memory to help me and my compatriots celebrate the publication of my book and the commencement of our group therapy program. The music was undeniably terrific from all three bands, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Thanks to Rose Live for a great job, to all the musicians, and to all of you who worked so hard to put on this event.

Please stay tuned to The Attention Doctor for future programs and events. My current fantasy involves the same bands, August, sunshine McCarren Park maybe. I mean, if we can fill the house in the depth of frigid winter... well you get the idea.

Things Heat Up in “Attentionland”

Don Kerson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:49:45 -0500

Once again, lots to report here at The Attention Doctor.

Winter 2008: The Buzz is Growing

Don Kerson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:21:43 -0500

Once again, lots happening here at The Attention Doctor. Some of you who live in Greenpoint/Williamsburg may have seen our flyers at the ING Marathon, and the following day I spoke to a group of about fifty people at the New York City chapter of CHADD. Many thanks to Hal Meyer for having me.

Fall 2008: Big Doings in the Land of The Attention Doctor

Don Kerson — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Things are heating up around here. Our books finally arrived and can now be bought right here on our website, as well as on Barnes and Noble and Amazon. On November 3^rd I’ll be speaking at the Manhattan CHADD about my book and about the group therapy program we’ll be launching early next year in a talk entitled Re-Wiring Your Brain: Improving Focus and Functioning in Adults with ADHD and Depression.

In the meantime, I’ve retained Kirsten Ringer, of KLR Literary to help us with marketing, PR and event planning. With any luck you will see us (my daughter Abby and some of her friends) handing out flyers and palm cards at the ING marathon on November 2^nd as it runs through Williamsburg and past our offices on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. We’re also planning a book party somewhere in Williamsburg in mid December. Stay tuned for details.

The Return of Dr Don; Psychiatry in America; the need for integrated treatment

Don Kerson — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:12:08 -0400

Anyone wandering into theattentiondoctor.com of late may have noticed a hiatus in postings. This reflects the difficulty of coordinating editors, designers and printers towards the actual publication and sale on this site of my book Getting Unstuck. We have an official publication date of October 15th, and we hope to have books for sale here by the middle of September.