Joan Friedman, Ph.D., is an identical twin, the mother of five including fraternal
twins sons, and a psychotherapist specializing in twins and parenting issues of
twins. She is much in demand to speak on developmental and parenting issues
of twins and has addressed parents and professionals nationally and
internationally.
Dr. Friedman has earned doctorates from two prestigious psychoanalytic training
programs in southern California. In addition to her private practice, she conducts
ongoing groups for mothers of twins of all ages. Dr. Friedman's social work
background and training with children and their families in community outreach
settings, outpatient mental health facilities, and medical multidisciplinary teams
have contributed to her unique perspectives about children and their emotional
needs.
Dr. Friedman is currently working on her new and exciting book about the
relationship intricacies of adult twins.
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