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| Christ L. Zois | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Author, screenwriter, former psychiatrist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Self-help, independent |
Chris L. Zois (commonly known as Chris Zois) is an American author of two short-term therapy books.
Early life and education
Zois graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey with a major in philosophy. He obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a residency in psychiatry at New York Hospital.
Career
Zois is the author of two books on short-term therapy: Think Like a Shrink, a self-help book published by Warner Books; and a textbook, Short Term Therapy Techniques, published by Jason Aronson Publishers.
He has also written five film screenplays:
- The Blackout (1997)
- New Rose Hotel (1998)
- Jersey Guy (2003)
- Chelsea on the Rocks (2008)
- Welcome to New York (2014)
Zois has been on the teaching faculty of three medical schools, founded the New York Center for Short Term Psychotherapy, and contributed articles on short-term therapy to journals.
In 2011, his license to practice medicine in New Jersey was revoked .
Bibliography
Books
- Think Like a Shrink: Solve Your Problems Yourself with Short Term Therapy Techniques by Christ L. Zois (1992) ISBN 0-446-39256-1
- Short-Term Therapy Techniques by Christ L. Zois (1997) ISBN 0-7657-0026-3
- Life Guard by Chris Zois (2014) published by Capricci Editions, Paris. ISBN 9791023900002
Games
- Think Like a Shrink (iPhone)
Films
- The Blackout (1997)
- New Rose Hotel (1998)
- Jersey Guy (2003)
- Chelsea on the Rocks (2008)
- Welcome to New York (2014)
- Siberia (2020)
References
- Attorney General Paula Dow. "State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs" (PDF). New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.
- "The Blackout". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- "Jersey Guy". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
Further reading
- Hellman, Peter (February 15, 1993). "Sic Transit Gloria – The Heiress, Her Lawyer, and Her Psychiatrist Fight a Bitter Battle Over Loyalty and Largess". New York. Retrieved December 5, 2023.