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A podcast on Mental Health and Wellness where they go beyond the therapy session with Psychotherapist Stephanie Dekker. A place for vulnerable conversations about life's challenges and where tools are given to help develop better habits and foster a healt

Stephanie Dekker


    • Feb 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 10. Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 19:56


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.orgAll additional contact information can be found at www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information shared, please reach out to a health care professional.

    Episode 9. Combating Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 20:51


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.orgAll additional contact information can be found at www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information shared, please reach out to a health care professional. ReferencesBrooks, J. & Jackson, D. (2020). Older people and COVID-19: Isolation, risk and ageism. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(13-14), 2044-2046.Brooks, S. K., Webster, R. K., Smith, L. E., Woodland, L., Wessely, S., and Greenberg, N. (2020). The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence. Lancet, 395, 912–920. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30460-8Bzdok, D., and Dunbar, R. I. M. (2020). The neurobiology of social distance. Trends in Cognitive Science. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2020.05.016Denham, J. (2020, May 2). For introverts, lockdown is a chance to play to our strengths. The Guardian, Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/may/02/for-introverts-lockdown-is-a-chance-to-play-to-our-strengthsMatia, T., Dominski, F. H. & Marks, D. F. (2020). Human needs in COVID-19 isolation. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(7), 871-882.Novotney, A. (2019). The risks of social isolation. Monitor on Psychology, 50(5), 32.Pancani, L., Marinucci, M., Aureli, N., & Riva, P. (2020, April 5). Forced social isolation and mental health: A study on 1006 Italians under COVID-19 lockdown. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/uacfjPietrabissa, G. & Simpson, S. G. (2020) Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation During COVID-19 Outbreak. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 2201. Provenzi, L. & Tronick, E. (2020). The power of disconnection during the COVID-19 emergency: From isolation to reparation, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(1), S252-S254. Rogers, J. P., Chesney, E., Oliver, D., Pollak, T. A., McGuire, P., Fusar-Poli, P., et al. (2020). Psychiatric and neuropsychiatric presentations associated with severe coronavirus infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis with comparison to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lancet Psychiatry, 7, 611–627. doi: 10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30203-0Saltzman, L. Y., Hansel, T. C., & Bordnick, P. S. (2020). Loneliness, isolation, and social support factors in psot-COVID-19 mental health, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(S1), 55-57. Sandford, A (2020) Coronavirus: Half of humanity now on lockdown as 90 countries call for confinement. Available at: https: //www.euronews.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-in-europe-spain-s-death-toll-hits-10-000-after-record-950-new-deaths-in-24-hou

    Episode 8. Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 22:51


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.orgAll additional contact information can be found at www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information shared, please reach out to a health care professional. ReferencesBernecker K., Job V. (2019) Mindset Theory. In: Sassenberg K., Vliek M. (eds) Social Psychology in Action. Springer, Cham.Burnette, J. L., O'Boyle, E. H., VanEpps, E. M., Pollack, J. M., & Finkel, E. J. (2013). Mind-sets matter: A meta-analytic review of implicit theories and self-regulation. Psychological Bulletin, 139(3), 655–701.Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. New York: Random House.Dweck, C. S., Chiu, C., & Hong, Y. (1995). Implicit theories and their role on judgements and reactions: A world from two perspectives. Psychological Inquiry, 6(4), 267–285.Good, C., Aronson, J., & Inzlicht, M. (2003). Improving adolescents' standardized test performance: An intervention to reduce the effects of stereotype threat. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 24(6), 645–662.Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2012). Mindsets that promote resilience: When students believe that personal characteristics can be developed. Educational Psychologist, 47(4), 302–314.

    Episode. 7 Comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 20:14


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.orgAll additional contact information can be found at www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by anything shared, please reach out to a health care professional. ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical report—the impact of social media on children, adolescents, and families. Pediatrics. 2011;127:800–4. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-0054.American Association for Suicidology. Validity of the blue whale challenge is disputed, but social media's impact on young people's mental health is real. 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/393609296/validity-of-the-blue-whale-challenge-is-disputed-but-social-media-s-impact-on-young-people-s-mental-health-is-realDavila, J. The “Facebook depression” controversy. 2011. Retrieved from: http://web.archive.org/web/20110430231648/http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/jdavila-/webpage/facebook%20depression%20controversy.htmLatif, K., Weng, Q., Pitaf, A. H., Ali, A., Siddiqui, A. W., Malik, M. Y., Latif, Z. (2020). Social comparison as a double-edged sword on social media: The role of envy type and online social identity. Telematics and Informatics, 56, doi.org/10.1016/j.tele.2020.101470.Meier, A., Gilbert, A., Börner, S., & Possler, D. (2020). Instagram inspiration: How upwards comparison on social network sites can contribute to well-being. Journal of Communication, 70(5), 721-743.Michikyan M, Suárez-Orozco C. Adolescent media and social media use: implications for development. J Adolesc Res. 2016;31(4):411–4.Orben A. No, it hasn't been proven that “Instagram is worst for young mental health”. We need to stop misleading the public with social media pseudoscience. Medium.com. 2017. Retrieved from: https://medium.com/@OrbenAmy/no-it-hasnt-been-proven-that-instagram-is-worst-for-young-mental-health-36894f33c237Royal Society for Public Health. Social media and young people's mental health and wellbeing. 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/policy/social-media-and-young-people-s-mental-health-and-wellbeing.htmlSubrahmanyam K, Šmahel D. Digital youth: the role of media in development [e-book]. New York: Springer.Van den Ven, N., Zeelenberg, M., & Pieters, R. (2011). Why envy outperforms admiration. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 37(6), 784-795.

    Episode 6. Habit Formation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 21:01


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.orgAll additional contact information can be found at www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information shared, please reach out to a health care professional.

    Episode 5. Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 22:17


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support by emailing me directly at info@stephaniedekker.org All additional contact information can be found on www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast if for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information, please reach out to a health care professional. 

    Episode 4. Love Languages and Gifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 28:17


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed and in need of support. All contact information can be found on www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast if for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information, please reach out to a health care professional. ReferencesBlum, S. D. (1997). Naming practices and the power of words in China. Language in Society, 26(3), 357-379.Bunt, S. & Hazelwood, Z. J. (2017). Walking the walk, talking the talk: Love languages, self-regulation, and relationship satisfaction. Personal Relationships, 24(2), 280-290.Chapman, G. D. (1992). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate. Chicago: Northfield Pub.Chillot, R. (2013). The Power of Touch. International Alliance of Healthcare Educators, Retrieved December 12 2020 from http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201303/ the-power-touchCook, M., Pasley, J., Pellarin, E., Medow, D., Baltz, M. & Buhman-Wiggs, A. (2013). Construct validation of the five love languages. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 18(2), 50-61. Davies, G., Whelan, S., Foley, A., & Walsh, M. (2010). Gifts and gifting. International Journal of Management Reviews, 12(4), 413-434. Erlandsoon, K., Dsilna, A., Fagerberg, I., Christensson, K. (2007). Skin-to-skin care with father after caesarean births and its effect on newborn crying and prefeeding behavior. Birth Issues in Perinatal Care, 34(2), 105-114. Edens, J. L., Larkin, K. T., Abel, J. L. (1992). The effect of social support and physical touch on cardiovascular reactions to mental stress. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 36(4), 371-381. Egbert, N. & Polk, D. (2006). Speaking the language of relational maintenance: A validity test of chapman's (1992) five love languages. Communication Research Papers, 23(1), 19-26.Lum, T. Y., & Lightfoot, E. (2005). The Effects of Volunteering on the Physical and Mental Health of Older People. Research on Aging, 27(1), 31–55.Marigold, D. C., Holmes, J. G., & Ross, M. (2007). More than words: Reframing compliments from romantic partners fosters security in low self-esteem individuals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(2), 232–248.Matsuba, M. K., Hart, D,. & Atkins. R. (2007). Psychological and social-structural influences on commitment to volunteering. Jouranl of Research in Personality, 41(4), 889-907.Moore, E. R., Bergman, N., Anderson, G. C., Medley, N. (2016). Early skin-to-skin for mothers and their healthy newborn infants, Cochran Database of Systematic Reviews, 11, doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003519.pub4Musick, M. A. & Wilson, J. (2003). Volunteering and depression: The role of psychological and social resoureces in different age groups. Social Science & Medicine, 56(2), 259-269.Polman, E. & Maglio, S. J. (2017). Mere gifting: Liking a gift more because it is shared. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(11), 1582-1594.Surijah, E. A. & Septiarly, Y. L. (2016). Construct validation of five love languages. Anima Indonesian Psychological Journal, 31(2), 65-76. Tambiah, S. J. (1968). The magical power of words. Man, 3(2), 175-208.Van Willigen, M. (2000). Differential benefits of volunteering across the life course. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 55(5), 308-318.Walkdogel, J. (1993). The deadweight loss of Christmas. The American Economic Review, 83(5), 1328-1336.Westland, G. (2009). Physical touch in psychotherapy: Why are we not touching more? Boyd, Movement, and Dance in Psychotherapy, 6(1), 17-29. 

    Episode 3. Grief and Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 27:59


    If you're looking to listen to the part on happiness, skip to minute 17".Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed or are currently grieving and in need of support. All contact information can be found on www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe content of this podcast if for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information, please reach out to a professional. ReferencesAknin, L. B., Dunn, E. W., Proulx, J., Lok, I., & Norton, M. I. (2020). Does spending money on others promote happiness?: A registered replication report. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 119(2), e15–e26. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000191Aknin, L.B., Hamlin, J.K., & Dunn, E.W. (2012) Giving Leads to Happiness in Young Children. PLOS ONE 7(6): e39211. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0039211Brown, B. (Host). (2020, March 31). Unlocking Us [Audio podcast]. Kübler-Ross, E. (1970). On death and dying. Collier Books/Macmillan Publishing Co.Kübler-Ross, E., & Kessler, D. (2005). On grief and grieving: Finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss. New York: Scribner.O'Brien E, Kassirer S. People Are Slow to Adapt to the Warm Glow of Giving. Psychological Science. 2019;30(2):193-204. doi:10.1177/0956797618814145O'Brien, E. (2019). Enjoy it again: Repeat experiences are less repetitive than people think. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 116(4), 519–540. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000147Klein, N. & O'Brien, E. (2016). The tipping point of moral change: When do good and bad acts make good and bad actors? Social Cognition, 34(2). doi:10.1521/soco.2016.34.2.149Schultz, D. P., & Schultz, S. E. (2017). Theories of personality (11th ed.). Wadsworth.TEDxStanleyPark. (2017, April 4). Jacqueline Way: How to be happy every day: It will change the world. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78nsxRxbf4w

    Episode 2. Communication and Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 25:15


    Please reach out if you ever feel overwhelmed. All contact information can be found on www.stephaniedekker.org or Instagram @stephaniedekker.counsellingThe information in this podcast if for information and entertainment purposes only. If you feel triggered by any information, please reach out to a professional. Take the free Enneagram test or purchase a code below:https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-testhttps://www.enneagraminstitute.com

    Episode 1. Anxiety and Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 24:22


    ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.Cann, A., Calhoun, L. G., Tedeschi, R. G., Kilmer, R. P., Gil-Rivas, V., Vishnevsky, T., & Danhauer, S. C. (2010). The Core Beliefs Inventory: a brief measure of disruption in the assumptive world. Anxiety, Stress & Coping, 23(1), 19-34.Czeisler, M. E., et al. (2020). Mental health, substane use, and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report CDC, 69(32), 1049-1057.Pfefferbaum, B. & North, C.S. (2020). Mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic. The New England Journal of Medicine, 383, 510-512. World Health Organisation. (Nov, 2020). The impact of COVID-19 on mental, neurological and substance use services, https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978924012455Xiong, J., et al. (2020). Impact of COIVD-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 277, 55-64.This podcast is a product of PT MAST Konsultasi Indonesia. All information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes. Always consult a professional if you are experiencing serious mental health symptoms. 

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