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SCROLL DOWN TO READ COMMENTS OR SELECT FROM 3 CATEGORIES: COMMENTS FROM VIEWERS ABOUT THE PROGRAM IN GENERAL: "Congratulations on your show. It's great." "I think it's wonderful that you take the time to produce programs such as these that benefit many viewers. Please keep up the wonderful work!!" "GREAT SHOW. I was clicking thru the channels and came upon your show. I truly think your show is the most valuable tool in todays TV programs, we need more of you and your guests. Keep up the good work. IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME, believe me." From a psychologist: "program provides truly useful information in a plain talk style." "I hope you are as pleased as you deserve to be." "You conduct an excellent interview." From two psychologists: "Dr. Carol Goldberg's weekly program makes us proud of the mental health profession and particularly of being psychologists. She has the talent of 'translating' important and at times difficult concepts into common-day language. And she does it in a friendly and down-to-earth manner. We have recommended her program to our mental health counseling students; their reactions have been most positive. A benefit for the general public, regardless of ethnic background or economic status. We only lament that she is not yet on national television." "You were your usual superb self interviewing. You know the most interesting people! You always ask the questions that elicit the best from your guests because you're so knowledgeable about their subject."
From a psychologist: "Congratulations on your
TV show. I'm so glad that I had a chance to see it this evening.
You are a true media maven with the grace, presence, expertise and
charisma that makes your program very compelling and interesting."
From a psychologist: "You were fabulous. You look great. You are very articulate and came across as a true professional. I was very proud. I thought what you had to say was very informative and a different slant. Congratulations. I think you did a great job." From a psychologist (far from NY so watched it on her computer): "I was thrilled to see you on TV. You look great and present well. The program was engaging and addressed important issues. I will pass along some of the advice to my patients." "I'm very impressed with Dr. Goldberg's interview technique." "I liked the ending you gave - the advice part...very knowledgeable and professional." "By now I have watched four of your TV programs. Dr. Goldberg, you look great, seem relaxed, and it is obvious you are well prepared for each show." "I found the subject timely and professional." "My wife and I find your advice about children helps us with our 6 year old son." "I love the programs. Of course, I'm most interested in those topics that I could identify with or be of value in the future. Of greatest importance is the fine presentation and the public service you give to people." "Dr. Goldberg is a very dynamic, inspirational role model. Her commitment and dedication to public education is so encouraging and engaging." "I just happened to see your program. It's so good I will be sure to watch it each week." "I'm glad I stumbled upon your program as I was surfing channels. I think it should be more publicized and not just by chance." "We were watching your program and are extremely impressed with you." "I thought the show was wonderful." "I will be watching in the future." COMMENTS FROM VIEWERS ABOUT SPECIFIC GUESTS AND SHOWS: (in order of initial broadcast) ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DR. NOEMI BALINTH: "I am a school psychologist. We have been dealing with this situation (online relationships) with teenagers for the past two years. Congratulations on your recognition of it." "Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Balinth both looked so willing to help." SINGLE PARENTING WITH DR. LEAH KLUNGNESS: "Dr. Klungness is very knowledgeable." "I caught you and Dr. Klungness on your show this week. It was very well presented and informative, and I liked the interaction between the two of you---a real public service." IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME WITH DR. BARBARA BOLEN: "As a mom of an adult daughter with irritable bowel syndrome, I found your program simple to understand and relieving. I'm glad I taped it for my daughter because you made the disease less scary. I feel indebted to Drs. Bolen and Goldberg for your help." "I'm a nurse. Your show on irritable bowel syndrome was marvelous and so medically correct. Dr. Goldberg's medical knowledge is remarkable. I liked your explanations about stress and how controlling it can help patients." AGING SUCCESSFULLY WITH DR. JOAN IRWIN: "I enjoyed your show with the senior citizen (Dr. Joan Irwin) who bike rode around the world." "I wish I could be like her at her age or even now." HOW CORPORATIONS SUCCEED WITH DR. PAMELA MANFREDO CURTIS: "As Founder and Chairman of an large international manufacturing corporation, I am impressed with the information about corporate success presented by Drs. Curtis and Goldberg. It was a wonderful program." THE HOLOCAUST WITH DR. DORIT WHITEMAN: "The Holocaust was a very interesting topic, with lots of good information." "Dr. Whiteman had an interesting life and is the type of person who is an honor to meet." "She was fascinating." "What a fantastic woman - interesting, articulate, with a great story to tell, and a wonderful storyteller." INFIDELITY WITH DR. DON-DAVID LUSTERMAN: "I am ashamed to say that I had an affair on my wife with a young woman a year ago and this Dr. on your show hit the target on everything he said as to why these things happen. I would like to read his book for further insight on this so that it doesn't happen again." "Although I have no personal experience with infidelity, I found Dr. Lusterman's discussion sensible, sensitive, and very interesting." "I know many people who can use his good advice about affair stalkers." "My favorite in your series." "He seems so warm and understanding, the type of person I would go to for help." SPECIAL SIBLINGS WITH MS. MARY MCHUGH: "Special siblings is an unusual topic, yet I know families like that. What Mary McHugh said is so true. I liked her low-key, upbeat attitude." "I'm a school psychologist. Mary McHugh came across as warm and genuine, with very good advice." " I was very impressed with your TV program. Want to let you know how appreciative I was of the fine work that you did on the show. I'll also be borrowing from the library the two books by McHugh. In addition to being the mother of a child with developmental delays, I am the older sibling of a child born with bronchial asthma and always required special care, naturally much provided by myself. Thanks again." "What a daughter she had! Fantastic. But she sounds quite fantastic herself. She is very intelligent with fine sensibility. She expressed herself well, conveying the whole tragedy without being maudlin or cliche." "Both my husband and I enjoyed it and thought Ms. McHugh was a wonderful guest. Her warmth and humanity surfaced during the interview and the topic held our interest. Kudos to you both." ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH DR. DAVID TRUEMAN: "I'm a psychologist. Dr. David Trueman really was an effective guest. He offered practical, insightful information. Actually, I picked up a tip or two." "Every time your guest referred to the victim he always said 'her' or 'she.' Men are usually bigger and stronger than women, but women also abuse men both physically and verbally so I'm glad the discussion took in the whole of the subject. Let me encourage you in your work and show, because I believe you are one of the few professionals." PANIC ATTACKS WITH DR. LAWRENCE ALSSID: "I was so happy to see Dr. Alssid discussing Panic Disorders, so many people have this problem, and a lot of stress these days, but not enough is public about it. I phoned as many people at that moment to tune in, but they want more, please rerun that show, in the near future." THE INSANITY DEFENSE WITH DR. RICHARD STERNBERG: "Of the shows I watched, I found the discussion with Dr. Sternberg about the insanity defense most enlightening." "You cleared up misconceptions so I will view the news and TV programs about the legal system differently now." ASSESSING MEMORY LOSS WITH DR. STEPHEN HONOR: "Thank you and Dr. Honor for explaining all memory loss is not the same." "It's good to know you can forget something momentarily without having Alzheimer's." ADDICTIONS WITH DR. F. MICHLER BISHOP: "The show with Dr. Bishop helped me understand addictions much better." U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVES WITH DR. KAREN SIEGEL: "Dr. Siegel's work with the U.N. made me realize no matter how busy I am I should volunteer to help people." "There's a lot we need to do to help women and children all over the world." DEPRESSION WITH DR. JOSE YARYURA-TOBIAS AND DR. NANCY SOLEYMANI: "It was interesting to hear different views about depression." "I finally got to watch the show and it is really terrific. Tonight's show was on depression, and it covered all the bases in 1/2 an hour, including meds, psychotherapy, causes, incidence, etc. One really new fact was that 40 % of women on oral contraceptives experience depression as a side effect. This is something I have been coming across frequently in my clinical psychology practice, but wasn't aware of this statistic. Try to catch it." LEARNING DISABILITIES WITH DR. LISA RAPPAPORT: "As a teacher, I'm glad you clarified terms people often misunderstand, such as LD and attention deficit disorders." "I have been legally blind since birth and an advocate for the disabled. Your program on disabilities was excellent. It is good that professionals like both of you explain to the public about disabilities. Dr. Goldberg, you were so right to emphasize that a disability is an issue not the person who has it." PREPARING FOR COLLEGE & SAT EXAMS WITH MS. REGINA WATKINS: "Ms. Watkins' advice about SAT exams is very helpful." "The examples of creative, individualized essays helped me understand what colleges are looking for." "The part I liked best was the essay about the whale." PARENTING SKILLS WITH DR. HOWARD GURR: "Dr. Gurr's practical advice is right to the point." "What every exasperated parent should know." PREVENTING VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS WITH DR. GLORIA ROTHENBERG: "Well timed with the first day of school. Your program on preventing school violence is just what the public needs to hear. I hope you will repeat it often." "I'm a school psychologist. The program with Dr. Rothenberg and Dr. Goldberg is a great mini-course for school administrators, teachers, parents, and the community. They were exceptionally well informed, explained clearly, and packed a tremendous amount into a half-hour." "I was pleased to be a guest on the show and found to my great delight that I received more 'I saw you on television!' phone calls than I have received following appearances on national television. Simply stated, this wonderful show has a regular following that continues." "Being a guest was a very positive experience for me. I had never been interviewed before the camera. Patients and colleagues viewed the program where I was a guest and commented about the high quality and informative nature of the show. I also received a number of inquiries from community members regarding the show." "I have heard rave reviews from many people who watch." "Many of my patients and friends reported to me that they had seen the program that I appeared on as well as others and that Dr. Goldberg is a highly professional interviewer...extremely well prepared...an excellent educational experience for the audience." "I am constantly told by people that they have seen our interview and love it." "Thanks for all your efforts here on behalf of our psychology community! The feedback I’ve gotten from friends and clients who have seen my segment has been overwhelmingly positive. One client called 4 of her friends and had them 'watch her doctor' she was so proud of! Greatly appreciated." "When the carpet cleaner arrived at my door today, he said 'Oh, I saw you on TV.' He liked the show. It's nice to be recognized and know the show draws a wide audience." "Dr. Goldberg manages to creatively weave into these discussions ways in which the topic at hand is of benefit and interest to the community we all serve. She focused particularly on the manner in which an ordinary person of my age was able to train for and carry out such a physically demanding activity (bicycling around the world) as an example of successful 'active aging.' She also asked me, as a psychologist, for insights into how we managed to handle stress under difficult conditions. The mental, emotional, and social skills which were required for such an undertaking, and the benefits of ongoing exercise and good nutrition as one ages, were the themes she explored with me, and wished to share with her viewing audience." "Dr. Goldberg's interest, enthusiasm and desire to help others by providing information to the public are remarkable." "People are always telling me how they caught the program and how well it is done." "Dr. Goldberg contributes her very considerable knowledge as a clinical psychologist, her ability to interview, and her talent for producing excellent interview programs of considerable benefit to the public. The programs highlight that psychologists assist not only in the overcoming of emotional problems but also can contribute greatly in improving the quality of life."
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