UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
Is Optimism Easy Or Hard?

March 10, 2015 / Dr. Sandra E. Cohen / Comments Off on UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
Is Optimism Easy Or Hard?

“Women are strong as hell.” This opening credits statement to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is more than feminism. It’s a reminder of something that isn’t always easy to keep in mind. That is – knowing you’re strong when you feel as though your world’s just come to a screeching halt. When women (or men) begin therapy with me in the throes of depression, it’s often impossible to believe their chance at life isn’t over. Staying optimistic? That’s even harder than finding some bit of strength to merely soldier on. I haven’t had a chance to watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt yet, but I’m sure it has a lot to say about what it takes to survive trauma or loss or things going terribly wrong. I know from my work as a psychologist that life can begin again  – and even be better. It sometimes requires some help to see that your world didn’t end after all.

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Dr. Sandra E. Cohen

I’m Dr. Sandra Cohen, a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. I work with creatives in therapy, story/character development, and entertainment consulting. If you are a writer, actor, or director and want help with a character – or a chance to do some of your own personal work - call at 310.273.4827 or email me at sandracohenphd@gmail.com to schedule a confidential discussion to explore working together.