Austen Riggs Center

Steven Ackerman, PhD, staff psychologist talks about the importance of the alliance in an open setting.

Elizabeth Weinberg, MD, staff psychiatrist describes the unique way psychiatrists at the Austen Riggs Center apply psychodynamic concepts to medication management.

Lee Damsky, PhD, former staff psychologist, describes the first six weeks of treatment at the Austen Riggs Center.

David Mintz, MD, Team Leader/Staff Psychiatrist talks about the effects of medication relating to the quality of the doctor-patient relationship.

Charge Nurse, Karen Kalish, R.N., talks about the patient's relationship with nursing staff.

Eric M. Plakun, MD, medical director/CEO (director of admissions at the time of this interview) talks about the benefits of residential treatment.

Marilyn Charles, PhD, Staff Psychologist, poet, artist and author talks about the role of creativity. She has a special interest in the creative process and is currently investigating factors that facilitate and inhibit creativity. 

Elizabeth Weinberg, MD, Staff Psychiatrist on a psychodynamic perspective on medication management at the Austen Riggs Center.

Lisa Bozzuto, R.N., talks about the Nursing Care Coordinator role and working with patients throughout the continuum of care.

Dr. David Flynn, former Associate Director of Admissions explains the importance of sharing information during the three-hour admissions consultation.