Peter Guthrie
Cognoscenti contributor
Peter Guthrie, LICSW, is a writer and psychotherapist in private practice. An English teacher in a former life, he also worked for many years in college counseling.
Recently published
Bob Dylan Turned 80 This Week. He’s Been With Me All Along
"The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan" was one of the first albums Peter Guthrie ever owned. He almost wore the vinyl smooth he played it so many times.
Donald Trump In The Oval Office: Hey, It's All Part Of God's Plan
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says she believes God "wanted" Trump to win the 2016 election. This changes everything, writes Peter Guthrie.
In Praise Of Auto Mechanics, Baristas And Other Minor Characters In Our Lives
Is it possible to feel bereft at the loss of one’s tax preparer? asks Peter Guthrie. Yes, when you've shared laughs and stories over at least a dozen years.
The Monsters In All Of Us
The hysteria that grew from distortions of a juvenile sex crime in Twin Falls, Idaho reminded writer Peter Guthrie of a timeless episode of "The Twilight Zone."
In Wake Of Anti-Semitic Vandalism, A 'Tiny Ripple Of Hope' Emerges
Two Muslim activists, Linda Sarsour and Tarek El-Messidi, teamed up to raise funds to repair the damage, writes Peter Guthrie.
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Would You Vote For An Atheist?
A look at the strong prejudice many Americans still have against presidential candidates who happen to be atheists.
Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Options?
Although product proliferation holds out the allure of infinite choice, it often creates more confusion and frustration than it does pleasure.