Photo by Priscilla
Photo Above: Marla McCall, Mark Whitehurst, Kerry Methner, Dr. James L. Broderick, Dr. Danuta Bennett. Michael Kramer, and Harold Kono
LEBRATING THE PUBLICATION of a History of Psychology Through Symbols, author and local psychologist Dr. James Broderick and artist and illustrator Dr. Danuta Bennett sat down on Thursday, September 12th, for an interview before a standing-room-only crowd at Voice Gallery in La Cumbre plaza.
In a conversational Q&A, Maria McCall served as moderator, asking the pair about the importance of the universal language of symbols, the images created for the book to engage and enliven the reader, the Rorschach test, why the analyst’s couch is so iconic, the future of community mental health, and more.
A two-volume set of text books published by Routledge, the books provide a captivating exploration of psychology’s history through symbols and feature 250 illustrations that enhance the experience of uncovering both ancient and contemporary psychological developments. Each volume offers in-depth insights into the evolution
of psychological thought, its historical and socio-cultural contexts, and its practical applications in everyday life.
Even though they are written as textbooks for college studies, a lay person will find them accessible and interesting to peruse. They really make wonderful reference guides to the history of psychology and are available for purchase through www.routledge.com or Amazon.com websites.
James L. Broderick, PhD, ABPP is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, currently in private practice in Santa Barbara, California. He was the former Chair of the Clinical Psychology Program and current adjunct Professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute, in Carpinteria California. Formerly, he was Director of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol in Shasta and Santa Barbara Counties in California.
Dr. Danuta Bennet was born in Poland during the communist era and practiced
as a research scientist in ecology and biology. She co-founded the Aeolian Center
for Psychotherapy and Creativity, focusing on public lectures and workshops at the
intersection of psychology and art. Art has been the through-line of her life and she is
currently a working artist here in Santa Barbara.
