Chris Zois

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Christ L. Zois
OccupationAuthor, screenwriter, former psychiatrist
NationalityAmerican
GenreSelf-help, Independent

Christ L. Zois is an American author of two short-term therapy books.

Early life and education[]

Christ L. 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.[clarification needed]

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", Jason Aronson Publishers. He has also written the screenplays for five films: Welcome to New York (2014), Chelsea on the Rocks (2008), Jersey Guy (2003), New Rose Hotel (1998), and The Blackout (1997).

He 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.[citation needed]

In 2011 his license to practice medicine in New Jersey was revoked . [1]

Relationship with Gloria Vanderbilt[]

Zois treated designer Gloria Vanderbilt as a patient from 1973 to 1976. In 1993, Vanderbilt won a nearly $1.7 million judgement against Zois and her former lawyer, Thomas A. Andrews.[2] Vanderbilt was awarded $1,383,199.41 from Andrews's estate and $97,300 plus interest from Zois. [3] Although Zois declared bankruptcy, courts have repeatedly affirmed that the debt to Vanderbilt is nondischargeable. [4]

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[]

External links[]


References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Brozan, Nadine (September 29, 1993). "Gloria Vanderbilt wins a $1.5 million judgement against a psychiatrist and a lawyer". New York Times (Vol. CXLII, No. 49, 469). Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  3. ^ Judge Burton Lifland. "In Re Zois, 269 B.R. 89 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1999)". United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  4. ^ District Judge Jones. "268 B.R. 890 (2001), Christ ZOIS, Appellant, vs Gloria V. COOPER, Appellee No. 99 CIV. 3750(BSJ)". United States District Court, S.D. New York. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  5. ^ "The Blackout". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  6. ^ "Jersey Guy". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2014-04-06.

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