By Ofer Zur, Ph.D. Psychologist – Ethicist – Psychology of Enmity Expert Former IDF Israeli lieutenant and paratrooper www.drzur.com – droferzur@drzur.com Dr. Zur is a former lieutenant and paratrooper in the Israeli army who served in Gaza, was wounded in the 1973 war and left Israel for moral reasons. Professionally, he is a psychologist, […]
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Gaza – Israel Conflict & Resolution
Ofer Zur, Ph.D. Psychologist – Ethicist Enmity Expert on the Psychology of Enmity www.drzur.com – droferzur@drzur.com Dr. Zur is a former Israeli lieutenant & paratrooper in the Israeli army, who served in Gaza & left Israel for moral reasons. Now he reflects on the current (2023/2024) conflict in Gaza and Israel. Like millions of […]
Therapeutic Boundaries and Dual Relationships in Rural Practice
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The Crater: Impulse vs. Logic – Instinct vs. Rationality
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Writing from the Heart
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Insurance Fraud and Misrepresentation of Services in Billing in Psychotherapy, Counseling and Social Work: Zur Institute Resources for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Nurses and Counselors
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Explore Your Vocation – Find Your Calling
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Resurrecting the Village: Integration and recovery through a community of care, article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Psychology of Victimhood, Don’t Blame the Victim, Article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Reflections on a Culture of Victims & How Psychotherapy Fuels the Victim Industry
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Trends and changes in psychotherapy and counseling, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Treatment Planning Manual for Psychotherapists
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To Touch Or Not To Touch: Exploring Prohibition On Touch In Psychotherapy And Counseling and the Ethical Considerations of Touch
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Touch In Psychotherapy and The Standard of Care, article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Going too far in the right direction: Reflections on the mythic ban of dual relationships
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Time For A Wall, article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Psychotherapists and their Families, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Testimonials: Dr. Zur, Zur Institute’s Innovative Resources and Online Continuing Education
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Termination Guidelines
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California TeleMental Health Regulations and Laws, part of an online course on Telehealth
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Insurance Reimbursement for TeleMental Health
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Utilizing Interactive Tele-Video Technologies (IAVT) to Provide TeleMentalHealth, E-Counseling, or E-Therapy
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Guidelines and Ethical Decision-Making Regarding TeleMental Health
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TeleMental Health – Definitions
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TeleMental Health Services Across State Lines
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From Speed.com to Soul.com-Reflections on a Hurried Culture and Psychotherapy, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Tarasoff and ‘Ewing v. Goldstein’ Statute in California, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Surrogate Partner Therapy/Sexual Surrogacy-To Refer Or Not to Refer
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Insomnia, Depression, and Suicide Risk in the Elderly Raising Awareness – Article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs and Counselors
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Suicide Checklist, Ways to Assess Suicidality
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Suicide Facts and Statistics – Article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs and Counselors
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Subpoenas and How to Handle Them: Guidelines for Psychotherapists and Counselors, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. offered by the Zur Institute
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Standard of Care
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Social Networking, How to respond when clients send ‘Friend Request’ to their psychotherapists or counselors
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Social Networking and Multiple Relationships Between Therapists and Clients
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Reviewing the Debate on Skype & HIPAA Compliance and Introducing the Alternative Option
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Site Map for Zur Institute, Inc., Website
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Seminars and Lectures, Dr. Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Self-Disclosure & Transparency in Psychotherapy and Counseling, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Self-Disclosure by Therapists, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. offered by the Zur Institute
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For The Sake of Our Children
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The Ethical Eye
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The Risky Business Of Risk Management, article by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Risk Management Guidelines
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Record Keeping Guidelines
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California Law On Record Keeping and Records Retention, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D., offered by the Zur Institute for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Nurses and Counselors
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Medication & Non-Prescriber Clinicians
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Ethical and Clinical Practice Guidelines For Psychotherapists and Counselors, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Psychotherapy and consultations for individuals, couples and families by psychologist, Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Prenuptial Checklist
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Power in Therapy Online Continuing Education Course Syllabus, Zur Institute, Inc., Innovative Resources for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Nurses and Counselors
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Power in Psychotherapy and Counseling
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Pondering on Kilimanjaro, Death and Preciousness of Life, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Home Visits, Celebrations, Adventure Therapy, Incidental Encounters and Other Encounters Outside the Office Walls
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Out-of-Office Experiences:
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The Google Factor: Psychotherapists’ Intentional and Unwitting Self-Disclosures On The Net
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Information and instructions for Zur Institute Online Continuing Education courses for CE requirements for psychologists, MFTs, SWs, counselors, and nurses
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Zur Institute, Clinical Update, March 5, 2006: Infidelity and Affairs:Myth, Realities and Effective Therapies
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Neil Kobrin, Ph.D. and Silva Hassert, Ph.D., Authors of Online Continuing Education Courses for CE Credit Hours
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How Newsletters Work to Market a Therapy or Coaching Practice
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Multiple Relationships in Psychotherapy and Counseling: Unavoidable, Common, and Mandatory Dual Relations between Clients and Therapists
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Multimodal Therapy: A Primer, Article by Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP
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Cinema Therapy, Movies Relevant to Psychology, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. and Birgit Wolz, Ph.D. MFT
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Therapeutic Movie Review: Up In The Air, by Birgit Wolz, Ph.D. MFT
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Therapeutic Movie Review: An Education, by Birgit Wolz, Ph.D. MFT
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Marketing 101: A Guide to Unmanaged Care In a Psychotherapy Practice, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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It Can Be Done: Essentials For A Managed-Care-Free Practice, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Transporting Confidential Clinical Records in Laptops
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A Personal Reflection On Boundaries And Meaning by Ofer Zur
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Jealousy, Bibliography for Psychologists, MFTs, Counselors, LPCs and Social Workers
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The Google Factor: Therapists’ Self-Disclosure in the Internet Era, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. offered by the Zur Institute for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Nurses and Counselors
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Internet Addiction and Internet Gaming Addiction
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Internet Addiction and Online Gaming Addiction: Psychology of Technology, Diagnosis and Treatment – Course syllabus, offered by the Zur Institute for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Nurses and Counselors
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Psychology of Internet and Online Gaming, References for Psychologists, MFTs, Counselors, LPCs and Social Workers
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Resources on psychology of Internet, Internet addiction, online gaming, generational conflict and much more
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Introduction to Informed Consent In Psychotherapy, Counseling and Assessment
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Infidelity & Affairs: Facts & Myths and What Works, offered by the Zur Institute
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Some of the most cutting-edge contributors to this Human Sexuality Course
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Pre-Packaged Deals of Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, counselors, LPC & social workers
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Save Money: Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, counselors, LPC & social workers
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Special Packages of Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, counselors, LPC & social workers
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Overview: Online CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, counselors, LPC & social workers
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Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs-CPA Member Discount
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Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs-CPA Member Discount
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Online CEs CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, counselors, LPC & social workers
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When the Office is Located at the Home, by Nola Nordmarken, M.A., and Ofer Zur, Ph.D., offered by Zur Institute for Psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, Social Workers, Nurses and Counselors
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Home-Based Mental Health Outline & Overview
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HIPAA Regulations: Simple Ways For Psychotherapists In Private Practice To Comply
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On Health & Wellness: Living a Healthy And Fulfilled Life, by Dr. Ofer Zur, Ph.D., Director
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Heading in Soccer, Preliminary report submitted to Summerfield Waldorf School, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D., offered by Zur Institute for Psychologists, MFTs, SWs, Counselors and general public
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Gifts in Psychotherapy and Counseling, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Men/women, war/peace: A system approach, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Internet Gaming Addiction Seminar in Singapore
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Feminist Sex Therapy: A New View of Women’s Sexuality
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Fees and Money In Psychotherapy Clinical Forms, for Psychologists, MFTs, Counselors, LPCs and Social Workers
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Fees and Money In Psychotherapy, Self Assessment, for Psychologists, MFTs, Counselors, LPCs and Social Workers
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Fees in Psychotherapy and Counseling, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Fees in Therapy and Counseling: Summary and Guidelines
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Ethical and Legal Aspects of Touch in Psychotherapy, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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Codes of Ethics on Termination in Psychotherapy and Counseling, by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
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