Cindy Sheehan -- The Psychology of Grief is Being Manipulated by Politics says Trauma Psychologist.

Dr. Butterworth feels that Ms. Sheehan is delaying the grieving process concerning her son and will be destitute when the media moves on to the next story and she is forgotten and left alone.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) August 19, 2005 -- Dr. Butterworth feels that Ms. Cindy Sheehan is delaying the grieving process concerning her son and will be destitute when the media moves on to the next story and she is forgotten and left alone.

"When a mother looses a son, preeminent in the psychology of grief is the emotion of anger and rage. This is the phenomenon that we are currently experiencing with Cindy Sheehan, a woman whose son died in Iraq, a mother in crisis being manipulated by political forces with little regard concerning her emotional health. This is according to Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D. a psychologist that specializes in trauma.

Dr. Butterworth feels that Ms. Sheehan is delaying the grieving process concerning her son and will be destitute when the media move on to the next story and she is forgotten and left alone.

Butterworth feels that in is unconscionable for political forces, regardless of their positions to take advantage of mothers who are grieving for their sons both for and against the Iraq war.

Butterworth is available to discuss the cultural/psychological implications of Sheehan crusade and the use of grieving mothers for political gain.

Psychologist and media commentator, Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth has conducted extensive surveys focused on children and youth, social, political and trauma issues. His comments, observations and op-ed articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and CNN network news especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories.

Within hours of the Sept. 11 disaster trauma psychologist and media commentator Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., was giving ongoing psychological commentary to a traumatized nation. During those crucial days he was called upon almost daily on MSNBC. He also appeared frequently on CNN, CBS, NBC and Fox Network television conveying psychological hope to our nation. He remarks on this crisis were also quoted in Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, and The Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.

Appearances also include ABC's Nightline, and This Week, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's, Oprah, Dateline NBC, and Good Morning America. CBS This Morning, The O'Reilly, Factor, Extra and Entertainment Tonight and many network talk and news programs. He is also featured as a psychology expert in various documentaries seen on Discovery, History, E -Entertainment and the Learning Channel. Dr Butterworth also serves as a psychology expert for public relations organizations and is a past consultant for a national Magazine. In addition Dr Butterworth recently had a cameo spot in a major motion picture, "Kate and Leopold," with Meg Ryan and Michael Moore's "Bowling For Columbine."

Qualifications:
Board Certified Traumatic Stress, Diplomat; American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
Board Certified Diplomat Fellow in Forensic Sciences; International College of Prescribing Psychologists.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Certification: American Board for the Accreditation and Certification of Psychoanalysis, N.Y.
Psychologist License: State of California.

Member:
American Psychological Association / Division of Media Psychology.
California Psychological Association
National Accreditation Association of Psychoanalysis.
International Association of Trauma Counselors.

Biographical Information Included in:
Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America.
Who's Who in the World.
Who's Who in Science and Industry.

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