Micah Sadigh
Professor of Psychology | Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA, UNITED STATES
Dr. Sadigh is a Professor of Psychology and is the co-founder of The Health Connection at Cedar Crest College
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Biography
Micah Sadigh, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology at Cedar Crest College. He is also co-founder of The Health Connection at Cedar Crest College and a faculty advisor of the College Women's Alliance for Health & Wellness.
Industry Expertise (5)
Health and Wellness
Mental Health Care
Research
Training and Development
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (9)
The Role of Meaning in Overcoming Suffering
Treatment of Persistent and Ptsd Nightmares
Treatment of Chronic Pain
Psychology
Health and Wellness
Personality Disorders
Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Psychosomatic Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Accomplishments (1)
Excellence in Teaching Award (professional)
2009-08-17
The recipient of the Cedar Crest College faculty award for Excellence in Teaching is selected by a panel of current students, faculty, and alumnae. During the nomination process, students described Sadigh as "endlessly enthusiastic, energetic, kind, knowledgeable, inspiring, patient, humorous, gentle and caring." They said that while his classes were intellectually challenging, they were so much fun they attended because they wanted to and not because it was required as part of their coursework.
Education (3)
The Viktor Frankl Institue of Logotherapy: Diplomate, Franklian Psychology/ Existential Analysis 2007
Lehigh University: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology 1989
Moravian College: B.A., Psychology 1982
Affiliations (4)
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychosomatic Society
- International College of Psychosomatic Medicine (Fellow)
- The International Viktor Frankl Institute (Diplomate)
Event Appearances (5)
The phenomenon of Burnout and How it Affects Caregivers: A Review of Empirical Research
The Deeper Dimensions of Mental Illness and Mental Health Bethlehem, PA
2014-01-01
Anxiety, Depression, and Helplessness: The Psychodynamics of Chronic Pain
Invited lecture sponsored by the Academy of Craniofacial Pain Indianapolis, IN
2013-10-31
The Cultural Dimensions of Sleep and Dreams
Dreams & Spirituality : A Soul's Journey Bethlehem, Penn.
2013-06-15
Guest Speaker
Memoir Writing Conference Bethlehem, Penn.
2012-04-28
The psychophysiology of sleep states: Empirical findings and theoretical formulations
Paper presented at the 6th Annual LVPCA Psychology Student Conference Kutztown University
2010-01-01
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Research Focus (1)
The treatment of recalcitrant posttraumatic nightmares with autogenic training and autogenic abreaction: A case study
1999-01-01
Recurrent and frightening dreams are commonly experienced by patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after a motor vehicle accident. Such nocturnal episodes, if left untreated, can result in the experience of severe distress with physical, emotional, and psychophysiological concomitant. The present single-case study investigated the effects of the standard autogenic exercises and autogenic abreaction in reducing the frequency and severity of post-traumatic nightmares in a survivor of a car crash. The patient was also instructed in two additional organ-specific formulas in order to improve her sleep. The results of the study showed that the interventions were successful in effectively treating the patient's distressing nightmares. Follow-up data suggested that the treatment effects persisted after the termination of therapy. Suggestions for future investigations are discussed.
Articles (8)
An Investigation of the Prevalence of Insomnia in College Students and its Relationship to Trait Anxiety
College Student Journal
2014-09-01
A number of empirical studies have established that insomnia, poor or inefficient sleep, can significantly impact physical and psychological well-being of college students, as well as interfere with their academic success. A major contributor to the experience of insomnia is that of persistent anxiety. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of insomnia in first-year college students, and explored the correlation between insomnia and trait anxiety.
Development of the Biopsychosocial Model of Medicine
American Medical Association Journal of Ethics
2013-04-01
Dennis Novack writes, “Despite broad endorsement of the biopsychosocial model by medical educators, United States medical education is predominantly biomedical in focus. Partly because of that biomedical focus, the United States health care system is in crisis” [1]. Because the biomedical model of disease has been the prevailing one in our lifetimes, it may appear that the biopsychosocial model of health is a new concept, at odds with the more widespread “magic bullet” approach to treatment. But, as we will see, medicine has been considering the interaction between disease processes and the patient’s life circumstances for a long time.
The Foundation of Existentialism in the Oldest Story Ever Told
Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential Ana
2010-01-01
The Epic of Gilgamesh is considered as one of the first stories ever told, which dates back to approximately 3,000 B.C. Yet, this ancient story addresses some of the basic premises of existentialism, particularly as explored in the works of Kierkegaard, Buber, and Heidegger. This paper is an existential analysis of the story, its hero, and the deeper messages of this timeless portrayal of grappling with death and search for meaning, whose many lessons pertain aptly to the struggles of the 21st century human existence.
Transcending inauthenticity, meaninglessness, and death: Literary analysis through the lens of Franlian
International Forum For Logotherapy
2008-01-01
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The Use of Logotherapy in Unraveling the Noölogical Dimension of Psychosomatic Symptoms
International Forum For Logotherapy
2006-01-01
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Disorders of personality and substance abuse: An exploration of empirical and clinical findings.
Managing the dually diagnosed patient: Current issues and clinical approaches
2002-01-01
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The treatment of recalcitrant post-traumatic nightmares with autogenic training and autogenic abreaction: A case study
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
1999-01-01
Recurrent and frightening dreams are commonly experienced by patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after a motor vehicle accident. Such nocturnal episodes, if left untreated, can result in the experience of severe distress with physical ...
Chronic pain and personality disorders: Implications for rehabilitation practice
Journal of Rehabilitation
1998-10-01
There is growing empirical evidence that suggests that there is a relationship between chronic pain and personality disorders. More specifically, some studies have concluded that there is a prevalence of anxiety-related personality disorders in the chronic pain population. Hence, the evaluation and treatment of patients may be improved by the identification of possible underlying personality traits and disorders. This paper briefly explores some of the findings in the literature and focuses on four personality disorders that appear to be especially prevalent in this population. Particular attention is paid to improving clinical practice by recognizing some of the most salient behavioral features of these disorders.