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TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Visiting Paris? Come See Musée Rodin, Where the Paths of Art, Literature, and History Intersect

What is Auguste Rodin’s enigmatic sculpture The Thinker actually thinking?

Apr 30, 202315 min read

Visiting Paris? First Read Downie’s Journey Into The City Of Light

It is a timeless question, what draws people to Paris? With the help of author David Downie, you can have a deep-dive experience in the...

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Childhood OCD, Successful Treatment for the Intractable Condition

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication management are empowering people in their personal battles against a tough foe,...

Jul 29, 202210 min read

Biking Tour De France Routes In The Pyrenees Mountains; or, Why Did I Sign Up For This?

So you are thinking about a vacation plan. Perhaps you’re contemplating a beach and a cold beverage. But have you considered a...

May 15, 20226 min read

Breast Cancer, A Husband's Perspective (for what it is worth)

A guy, writing for other guys about breast cancer. I mentioned “for what it is worth” in the title to highlight that this topic, breast...

Apr 30, 202210 min read

Jumping the Velvet Rope

My poor behavior upon seeing a Grant Adirondack Guideboat. I’m not anyone’s idea of a rebel. In my eight years as an Air Force officer,...

Mar 4, 20224 min read

Heroism and Denial

On the death of my boy. We know that harm happens. Almost daily we see the meaningless destruction of living beings. The bird lands on...

Feb 25, 20224 min read

Dan Gustafson, PhD, ABPP

I studied at Carleton College (Bachelor's), Harvard University (Master's), University of Wisconsin--Madison (Doctorate), and Harvard Medical School (Post-Doc.).

I am a Child Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, Dean Clinic, Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to this, I worked for eight years as an active duty USAF officer.

I continue to grieve the loss of my oldest son, Jack. I am also grateful for each day with my wife, Michelle, and his brothers, Will and Ben.

MY PROJECTS

BOOK REC

Mark Seidenberg, professor, cognitive neuroscientist, and colleague in the Wisconsin dyslexia wars, has written a wonderful book on the science of reading and the manifest failures of a great many schools to help struggling readers. Take a look at Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, And What Can Be Done About It.

Contact

Dan Gustafson, PhD
Child Psychologist