Psychiatrist Discusses the Lasting Trauma of Circumcision

The late psychiatrist' Dr. Richard Schwartzman discussed his personal experiences with, and feelings about circumcision; his observations about the importance of early childhood nurturing, and protection from trauma.

Richard Schwartzman, DO, is a practicing psychiatrist, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Prior to becoming a physician, he was a licensed, practicing pharmacist. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy (1961) and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1966). He completed his psychiatric residency training at Drexel University (1974), and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Temple University School of Law and Medicine (1976). In addition to maintaining a private clinical practice throughout his career, Dr. Schwartzman also served as Hahnemann’s Medical Director of Psychiatric Services to the Philadelphia Prisons from 1978-2000, where he was Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry. In his private practice, he employed the unique therapeutic method pioneered by Wilhelm Reich, M.D., and was considered to be a leading training therapist in this method. Solebury, Pennsylania, USA.

See also

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Circumcision: The Hidden Trauma
• Leeanne Morris
• Pain
• Psychological issues of male circumcision
• Psychosexual Effects of Circumcision
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Trauma

External links

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• [Template fetch failed for https://pool.intactiwiki.org/index.php/Template:POOLIconREFweb?action=raw: HTTP 0] Garrett, Connor (17 December 2023). Circumcision Trauma: The Invisible Elephant in the Room, Intact America. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
• [Template fetch failed for https://pool.intactiwiki.org/index.php/Template:POOLIconREFweb?action=raw: HTTP 0] Garner, Bryan (26 August 2024). The Circumcision Decision: Unpackaging Anger and Resentment, Intact America. Retrieved 7 September 2024.