Psychiatrist Discusses the Lasting Trauma of Circumcision: Difference between revisions

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 [https://www.abpn.com/ American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology]. Prior to becoming a physician, he was a licensed, practicing pharmacist. He is a graduate of {{UNI|Temple University|TU}} School of Pharmacy (1961) and the [https://www.pcom.edu/ Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine] (1966). He completed his psychiatric residency training at {{UNI|Drexel University|DU}} (1974), and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at {{UNI|Temple University|TU}} 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, {{MD}}, and was considered to be a leading training therapist in this method. Solebury, Pennsylania, USA.