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Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier talk about how most people seem to think about change. Is change an enemy? Can you see it differently? Listen along and see for yourself!www.meierclinics.com
Dr. Paul Meier describes his experience with retirement to Michaela Neff, and discusses the process of transition that comes with this major life change. www.meierclinics.com
Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss the sensitive topic of talking about your Christian faith with family members who may not share your beliefs, and how to consider your relationships with those you love who oppose you in your faith.
Ever notice yourself say "part of me..."? There's a helpful model called Internal Family Systems that Michaela Neff and guest counselor Emily Dunleavy discuss in this episode. You'll hear about a new way you can help all your parts be at peace within you.
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff continue the discussion about unhelpful thinking patterns with six more of CBT's most common cognitive distortions. We hope these help you untangle some of your own thoughts and relationships!
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff describe four of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy's (CBT) most common cognitive distortions. You may be surprised to hear how common some of these unhelpful patterns of thinking can be in your own thoughts!
Brandon and Matt sit down with special guest, Michaela Neff to discuss attachment theory and our relationship with Jesus. Michaela, a licensed professional counselor, provides insights into how attachment styles developed in childhood affect our perception and connection with God. We also share some personal stories about our own experiences with God and ask Michaela to give us practical steps on how to change our unhealthy attachment styles and improve our attachment to God. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com Links from the show: Watch Brandon's Lecture on Attachment Theory and Liturgy on YouTube Check out our new Liturgical and Sacramental Spiritual Direction Newsletter Listen to the Meier Clinics podcast Check out Meier Clinics in Richardson Texas and connect with Michaela
Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff talk about peace, why we need it so much, where to find it, how to get or keep it, and share personal stories.
Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff consider the strengthening, pleasant experience of joy in light of the painful and hard reasons why we all want and need more of it.
Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff discuss love, relationship ups and downs, and the personal benefit of showing and receiving love.
Dr. Meier teaches Michaela Neff about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and they discuss the value of sunshine and the impacts of weather patterns on mental health.
Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff review aspects of codependency, underlying reasons we stay stuck in these relationship patterns, and identity concerns that can arise from them. co
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff consider the tradition of New Year's Resolutions as well as the setting of personal resolutions, and goals. Some goals are more helpful than others!
Today Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff discuss the principles of conflict resolution, what is important to remember and why we need to resolve conflicts.www.meierclinics.com
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff list a few helpful questions for learning about our own perspectives about the most important things in life.
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff describe the nuts, bolts and big ideas around worldviews and why they matter.
Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela S Neff discuss the prevalence of compassion fatigue, some risk factors, and hopeful thoughts about recovering from and avoiding this emotional risk.
What are the risks or benefits of playing video games? Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff consider the research and biases around video game playing.
Join Dr. Paul Meier, Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they discuss obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and perfectionism. We all know someone (including ourselves) that might struggle with one or both of these issues. Understanding a key difference is important: perfectionism and OCD are how you feel about your behaviors and rituals. While a perfectionist may think not organizing their closet in a certain way will make them seem messy, a person with OCD feels a much different fear if they don't complete their rituals. Join us to learn about the similarities and differences.
Join mental health counselor, Michaela Neff, with Meier Clinics and Kristin Walker as they discuss the dreaded "F" word and how than word's meaning has certainly changed the longer they've lived.
Join Adam Walsh, PHD, LCSW, MSW and Brooke Heintz Morrissey, PHD, LCSW, the hosts of a new podcast called Brain Hijack on Mental Health News Radio Network. Their show is about mental health with a focus on suicide prevention and awareness.This journey is called The Brain Hijack Podcast and it has a mission to share meaningful messages and help shape discussions about mental health, Brooke and Adam bring valuable insights on the topic of suicide prevention, risk awareness and other innovative methods for understanding and preventing suicide. By sharing their own personal experiences and amplifying the voices of experts, Brooke and Adam utilize podcasting as a powerful medium to reach others and provide support.Podcast guests, such as Dr. Thomas Joiner, an American psychologist and leading expert on suicide, take listeners through a step-by step process of expanding their awareness of connection and how to better implement, understand, and reach out to everyone including those who may be struggling at this point in their lives.Brain Hijack is more than just a name – It represents the podcast's focus on mental health. The hosts recognize that all individuals face challenges such as stress, loss, and loneliness at times. Each episode focuses on a myth about suicide that Brooke, Adam, and their guest break down and debunk, making the information digestible for a general audience. By having a discussion that can be understood by all, they aim to break the stigma surrounding these topics; creating an open dialogue where everyone can begin to feel comfortable discussing their own mental well-being.The hosts assure listeners that their own day jobs, educational background, and personal experiences play a significant role in the development of this podcast.Brooke, having served as the Army National Guard Behavioral Health Chief, has provided support for suicide prevention programs by conducting briefings and advising leaders on suicide prevention strategies that work. Adam brings over 25 years of experience in the field of suicide prevention to the podcast. He has worked as a mental health therapist, conducted research on the topic of suicide, and developed programs aimed at preventing suicide. Through their experiences, Brooke and Adam have learned that preventing suicide requires a collective effort and extends far beyond the confines of a mental health provider's office.As Brain Hijack embarks on this podcasting journey, their primary objective is to help individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles. By fostering a sense of community, the podcast aims to promote well-being, safety, and the importance of open conversations. Their ultimate goal is to bring more light to an often taboo discussion while injecting a sense of fun into the process. Brain Hijack invites listeners to join them on their own journey towards personal growth and improved mental well-being. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and relatable experiences, the podcasters aim to inspire, educate, and empower individuals to navigate life's challenges.The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or the Department of Defense.The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss two kinds of rest today. They also consider the caffeine paradox, the distinction between rest and recreation, and choices we can make to increase rest in life. Here's to resting listening family!
Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss the theme of the 2023 Mental Health Awareness campaign, "Look Around, Look Within". They cover self reflection and awareness of community impact on mental and emotional concerns.
To catch the first episode of this series please listen to the Meier Clinics podcast. Dr. Paul Meier, counselor Michaela Neff, and Kristin talk about Life Changing Events and how they shape us. The first episode on Meier Clinics has a more religious tone which fits with the Meier Clinics podcast. We shared this show here as well as on that podcast which includes Kristin's experience with her step-father's passing.
Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Michaela Sheets), and Kristin as they discuss shame. How we shame ourselves, how we shame others, how shame is used to control, how shame is different than Guilt, and carrying generational shame.www.meierclinics.com
Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Sheets), and Kristin as they talk about Shame. Some of the topics covered are:How is shame different than guilt?What is Toxic Shame?The shame you carry.Shaming others.Generational shame.This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series on shame.For more information about Michaela, please visit her at https://www.meierclinics.com/directory/michaela-sheets/
Pastor Phil Dvorak is the founder and president of Recovery Church Movement. He has served as a pastor, church planter, and as a ministry executive. However, his passion for those impacted by addiction is palpable. He coauthored a 30-Day recovery guide with Dr. Paul Meier (founder of Meier Clinics) and Dr. Jared Pingleton (Vice President...
Join licensed professional counselor John McGehee with Meier Clinics as they finish their previous discussion about what issues our kids are facing today!https://www.meierclinics.com/directory/jonathan-mcgehee/www.meierclinics.com
Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin talk about hoarding which is a misunderstood aspect of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.Paul Meier is an MD, Psychiatrist, and an Ordained Minister who is the founder of the Meier Clinics. He has authored or co-authored over 80 books, mostly Christian self-help books like Love is a Choice and Happiness is a Choice, and also a series of Bible Prophecy novels, including The Third Millennium. https://www.meierclinics.com/
The holidays can be very difficult for many people. Listen in for some tips on how to manage holiday stress.
Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin as they discuss communal narcissism and its impact on all of us. DEFINITION: According to this model, communal narcissism may be understood as an agency-communion characteristic; that is, communal narcissists' agentic core motives (i.e., grandiosity, esteem, entitlement, and power) are expressed through communal means (e.g., helpfulness and trustworthiness).Narcissism Test: https://rb.gy/mcrn36
Dr. Paul Meier discusses passive aggressive personality with Kristin.
What can two people who are polar opposites in so many ways including politically discuss about grace and humility? Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin for a show among great friends.
Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin Walker talk about what grace and humility mean to them on the Meier Clinics podcast!
Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin for the second episode of anniversary emotions. Notes from Dr. Paul Meier: NORMAL BRIEF GRIEF. My father died many years ago and I was with him when he died talking to him and it was a wonderful experience even though sad to lose him. I have dealt with it well I believe. One Christmas Day a few years after his death, I was excited to go wake up our young kids to open presents and have an exciting day together, but then I felt suddenly sad for no apparent reason and couldn’t figure out why. I went into a room by myself and prayed for insight and immediately became aware that my parents always came at Christmas mornings to open presents with us. My Mom was still alive and would be there soon, but my Dad wouldn’t and I missed him. I actually encouraged myself to cry and did so for about two minutes and prayed that God would send an angel to give him a hug up in heaven and tell him we love him and miss him today. God would never say no to a request like that. Then I felt great again, having become aware of the reason and dealt with it. Feeling temporary brief dysthymia is not always a bad thing. It was a good thing in that circumstance and it might be for you in our listening family too.REGRESSION = Lots of my clients who I have seen for med checks but brief therapy once every few months for 10-15 years have done great that long, but we all still have a tendency to REGRESS to some extent to seeing life and ourselves and our roles like we saw them in childhood when we visit parents and sibs on the holidays or other events (weddings, etc.) and then are surprised we may feel worse temporarily after the holiday and not even know why. I warn my clients as I see them in Nov and Dec to watch out for that and I explain this to them. That way they catch themselves and avoid it, or sometimes need to avoid obnoxious parents who are always verbally abusive. To feel guilty for staying out of contact or limiting contact with chronically abusive parents is false guilt. We should feel guilty if we subject ourselves and our families to that instead. “Honoring your father and mother” in the Bible doesn’t mean letting them dominate or abuse you. It might mean having no contact with them but pitching in financially with other sibs to help pay for a nursing home when they are old, or it may involve doing nothing but avoiding or assisting them altogether.PTSD SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR ANNUALLY EVEN WHEN GONE THE REST OF THE TIME. If there is a past traumatic event of any kind or even strong regret that has not been adequately dealt with, each year near that anniversary date any person might experience more anxiety and sadness and not know why. Even nightmares that are difficult to understand, or more sensitivity. A person MIGHT be aware of what it is and feel bad each year or MIGHT NOT even be aware of what it is. For example, people who believe abortion is OK for personal reasons often feel sad annually at the time it occurred, often unconsciously, and may even look around at kids of the age that child would be had he or she been born and have conscious or unconscious regrets or guilt feelings. This is part of what is known psychiatrically as POST-ABORTION SYNDROME.UNRESOLVED GRIEF. Anniversaries of major losses, like death of a child or significant other. Broken relationships. Divorce is often more traumatic than the death of a beloved mate. It is a rude awakening that the mate was not who you thought he or she really was. It is a willful rejection of you rather than an unexpected death.
Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin for part 2 of anniversary illnesses. Dr. Paul Meier Notes: NORMAL BRIEF GRIEF. My father died many years ago and I was with him when he died talking to him and it was a wonderful experience even though sad to lose him. I have dealt with it well I believe. One Christmas Day a few years after his death, I was excited to go wake up our young kids to open presents and have an exciting day together, but then I felt suddenly sad for no apparent reason and couldn’t figure out why. I went into a room by myself and prayed for insight and immediately became aware that my parents always came at Christmas mornings to open presents with us. My Mom was still alive and would be there soon, but my Dad wouldn’t and I missed him. I actually encouraged myself to cry and did so for about two minutes and prayed that God would send an angel to give him a hug up in heaven and tell him we love him and miss him today. God would never say no to a request like that. Then I felt great again, having become aware of the reason and dealt with it. Feeling temporary brief dysthymia is not always a bad thing. It was a good thing in that circumstance and it might be for you in our listening family too.REGRESSION = Lots of my clients who I have seen for med checks but brief therapy once every few months for 10-15 years have done great that long, but we all still have a tendency to REGRESS to some extent to seeing life and ourselves and our roles like we saw them in childhood when we visit parents and sibs on the holidays or other events (weddings, etc.) and then are surprised we may feel worse temporarily after the holiday and not even know why. I warn my clients as I see them in Nov and Dec to watch out for that and I explain this to them. That way they catch themselves and avoid it, or sometimes need to avoid obnoxious parents who are always verbally abusive. To feel guilty for staying out of contact or limiting contact with chronically abusive parents is false guilt. We should feel guilty if we subject ourselves and our families to that instead. “Honoring your father and mother” in the Bible doesn’t mean letting them dominate or abuse you. It might mean having no contact with them but pitching in financially with other sibs to help pay for a nursing home when they are old, or it may involve doing nothing but avoiding or assisting them altogether.PTSD SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR ANNUALLY EVEN WHEN GONE THE REST OF THE TIME. If there is a past traumatic event of any kind or even strong regret that has not been adequately dealt with, each year near that anniversary date any person might experience more anxiety and sadness and not know why. Even nightmares that are difficult to understand, or more sensitivity. A person MIGHT be aware of what it is and feel bad each year or MIGHT NOT even be aware of what it is. For example, people who believe abortion is OK for personal reasons often feel sad annually at the time it occurred, often unconsciously, and may even look around at kids of the age that child would be had he or she been born and have conscious or unconscious regrets or guilt feelings. This is part of what is known psychiatrically as POST-ABORTION SYNDROME.UNRESOLVED GRIEF. Anniversaries of major losses, like death of a child or significant other. Broken relationships. Divorce is often more traumatic than the death of a beloved mate. It is a rude awakening that the mate was not who you thought he or she really was. It is a willful rejection of you rather than an unexpected death.
Join one of your favorite cohosts, Dr. Paul Meier, discussing how times in our lives that were traumatic are stored in our bodies. Dr. Paul Meier Notes: NORMAL BRIEF GRIEF. My father died many years ago and I was with him when he died talking to him and it was a wonderful experience even though sad to lose him. I have dealt with it well I believe. One Christmas Day a few years after his death, I was excited to go wake up our young kids to open presents and have an exciting day together, but then I felt suddenly sad for no apparent reason and couldn’t figure out why. I went into a room by myself and prayed for insight and immediately became aware that my parents always came at Christmas mornings to open presents with us. My Mom was still alive and would be there soon, but my Dad wouldn’t and I missed him. I actually encouraged myself to cry and did so for about two minutes and prayed that God would send an angel to give him a hug up in heaven and tell him we love him and miss him today. God would never say no to a request like that. Then I felt great again, having become aware of the reason and dealt with it. Feeling temporary brief dysthymia is not always a bad thing. It was a good thing in that circumstance and it might be for you in our listening family too.REGRESSION = Lots of my clients who I have seen for med checks but brief therapy once every few months for 10-15 years have done great that long, but we all still have a tendency to REGRESS to some extent to seeing life and ourselves and our roles like we saw them in childhood when we visit parents and sibs on the holidays or other events (weddings, etc.) and then are surprised we may feel worse temporarily after the holiday and not even know why. I warn my clients as I see them in Nov and Dec to watch out for that and I explain this to them. That way they catch themselves and avoid it, or sometimes need to avoid obnoxious parents who are always verbally abusive. To feel guilty for staying out of contact or limiting contact with chronically abusive parents is false guilt. We should feel guilty if we subject ourselves and our families to that instead. “Honoring your father and mother” in the Bible doesn’t mean letting them dominate or abuse you. It might mean having no contact with them but pitching in financially with other sibs to help pay for a nursing home when they are old, or it may involve doing nothing but avoiding or assisting them altogether.PTSD SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR ANNUALLY EVEN WHEN GONE THE REST OF THE TIME. If there is a past traumatic event of any kind or even strong regret that has not been adequately dealt with, each year near that anniversary date any person might experience more anxiety and sadness and not know why. Even nightmares that are difficult to understand, or more sensitivity. A person MIGHT be aware of what it is and feel bad each year or MIGHT NOT even be aware of what it is. For example, people who believe abortion is OK for personal reasons often feel sad annually at the time it occurred, often unconsciously, and may even look around at kids of the age that child would be had he or she been born and have conscious or unconscious regrets or guilt feelings. This is part of what is known psychiatrically as POST-ABORTION SYNDROME.UNRESOLVED GRIEF. Anniversaries of major losses, like death of a child or significant other. Broken relationships. Divorce is often more traumatic than the death of a beloved mate. It is a rude awakening that the mate was not who you thought he or she really was. It is a willful rejection of you rather than an unexpected death.
Join Dr. Paul and Kristin Walker talking about how certain times in our life that are stressful can show up later on. Dates of stressful events can leave us feeling a lot of anxiety and we don't necessarily understand why. Episode 1 of 2!
Dr. Paul Meier of www.meierclinics.com joins the crew to discuss what leadership is all about. Join host Kristin Walker as they discuss with Paul the qualities that make an effective leader including the necessary mistakes along the way. Great show for long time CEO's and entrepreneurs who've been through the trenches.
Kristin and Dr. Paul Meier discuss whether there is such a thing as healthy narcissism!
Join Amy Newmark, the CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul books, discuss their book on dreams! Your dreams are powerful tools for redirecting your life, changing your relationships, and making you a happier person. Learn how to use your dreams, premonitions, and intuition for personal transformation. You're too busy during the day to pay attention to that quiet voice inside you that knows you so well. But at night your dreams are a window into what your subconscious is trying to tell you. This enlightening new collection is filled with true, personal stories from ordinary people whose dreams, premonitions, and intuition tapped into the extraordinary wisdom they already had within them. These 101 tales of inner guidance, divine intervention & miraculous insight will show you how to: Use your dreams as your GPS for navigating life Find love & companionship--from soul mates to rescue dogs Face your fears and overcome them with new confidence Accept divine guidance from that little voice in your head Act on your premonitions and avoid dangerous situations Improve your relationships with the living and the deceased Find comfort and closure through messages from heaven.
Join Kristin Sunanta Walker, Dr. Keith Cobern, Dr. Paul Meier, and Grant Davis as they discuss the effective of mental health day programs.Dr. Paul Meier is the founder of www.meierclinics.com, a best-selling author and practicing psychiatrist. Grant Davis is new to the show and is a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Grant provides psychiatric medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. His approach to medication management is client focused and collaborative based on information shared between clinician and the client. Grant believes that a strong therapeutic relationship between clinician and patient is vital for positive mental health outcomes.Dr. Keith Cobern has been the director of the Richardson, TX Meier Clinic day program for many years. Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, Philosophy and Sociology from Dallas Baptist University. Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and Doctorate degree in Psychology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin share a lovely discussion with Mark Victor Hansen and his wife Crystal Dwyer Hansen about their new book: Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Mark Victor Hansen’s life mission is to awaken the possibility in every soul. An internationally known speaker, Hansen co-founded Chicken Soup for the Soul® along with Jack Canfield, as a way to share motivational anecdotes with people all over the world. In addition to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, he is a prolific writer with many bestselling books, such as The One Minute Millionaire, Cracking the Millionaire Code, and several others, and is able to be found on Amazon. Hansen has had a profound influence in the field of human potential through his library of audios, videos, and articles in the areas of big thinking, sales achievement, wealth building, publishing success, and personal and professional development. A philanthropist and humanitarian, Hansen works tirelessly for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, Childhelp USA, and many others. He is the recipient of numerous awards that honor his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic heart, and business acumen. He is a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, an organization that honored Hansen with the prestigious Horatio Alger Awardhttp://markvictorhansen.com/Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an Entrepreneur, Certified Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert, whose personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. Crystal's expertise is in the field of human potential. Those who have worked with Crystal have experienced profound and lasting transformation in relationships, career, health & wellness. Crystal is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny Life™ a wellness company (skinnylife.com). Her book Skinny Life- The Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit, is available Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon.com. She travels the world with her husband, best-selling author and entrepreneur Mark Victor Hansen, speaking, inspiring, and teaching leadership. They are releasing a new co-written book called ASK! The Dreams from Your Dreams to Your Destiny in Spring of 2020. They are both passionate about the health of our planet and the need to create comprehensively sustainable energy and water solutions. Together they are owners of Natural Power Concepts, a Hawaii based company focused on cleaning up the planet through natural energy devices, and Metamorphosis Energy, a renewable energy development company. https://crystalvisionlife.com/
We are in a Zoom world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Lisa Day discovers the research behind what social distancing is doing for and against our mental health.Dr. Lisa Day is a registered nurse and clinical psychologist. She has been working for Meier Clinics for over 25 years!www.meierclinics.com
Join Kristin and her friend and guest today, Dr. Lisa Day, as they discuss how to be self-aware and manage our bad behaviors during difficult times. During stressful times, Dr. Day points out that we tend to regress to our bad behaviors. Listen in as they discuss the 7 Deadly Sins and how we can try to be our better selves during these trying times and how they often boil down to the 7 Deadly Sins:LustGluttonyGreedSlothWrathEnvy...and PrideDr. Lisa Day is a registered nurse and clinical psychologist. She has been working with Meier Clinics for over 25 years.www.meierclinics.com
Join Kristin and Dr. Lisa Day to discuss how we navigate the 7 deadly sins:LustGluttonyGreedSlothWrath EnvyPrideDr. Lisa Day is a registered nurse and clinical psychologist. She has been working with Meier Clinics for over 25 years.www.meierclinics.com
Join Kristin Walker and Dr. Paul Meier for a review of the previous show on healthy marital communication. A lot of wisdom. A lot of laughter. It is Dr. Meier and Kristin at their best! Enjoy.
Oh Boy! Kristin and Dr. Paul Meier revisit the 24 Guidelines to Healthy Marital Communication and add Healthy Peer Communication to it! Astoundingly they get through all 24 (they only made it to 12 for the first show on this topic). A lot of wisdom from your favorite psychiatrist and the CEO of Mental Health News Radio Network plus some incredible laughter.Dr. Paul Meier is a world renowned psychiatrist, the founder of www.meierclinics.com, and a New York Times Best Selling author with over 100 books to his name. www.meierclinics.com
Yet, it would seem that just the opposite has been true, especially as it relates to medications. Today our guest, Dr. Paul Meier, helps us determine if American teens need medication. Dr. Paul Meier is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, founder, and medical director of Meier Clinics. Dr. Paul Meier has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs, including Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Meier continues to work at the Dallas area branch of Meier Clinics. He continues to write books and articles, and has authored or co-authored over 90 books that have sold more than eight million copies in more than 30 languages. In 2006, Dr. Meier was named as a Physician of the Year and honored at a reception by the President of the United States and Congress in Washington, D.C. Do American Teens Need Medication? Since the 1950s there's been a tremendous increase in parenting research, in mental health research, research in the field of genetics, and even in the discovery and proliferation of mood-stabilizers and other medications. Yet, even with all these important discoveries and milestones, today's parents are still dealing with an ever-increasing array of complex parenting issues and decisions—not the least of which is “when to medicate and when not to medicate” their kids. Today, we will find out how "Blue Genes" aren't so much the product of Junior's fashion and dress code as they are the cause of his passion and the product of his genetic code. Do our kids really need to be “forever in blue genes?” It may be easy for a lot of people to think that Shepherds Hill Academy (SHA), and/or myself, is against medications simply because we often speak-out against their abuse. But, nothing could be further from the truth. We are not against meds for those who truly need them. To say otherwise is like saying: "I'm a racist because I share my concerns about fatherless homes in the inner-city." At SHA, we sometimes put kids on a certain medication when needed, even though 70% of kids who come to SHA on bushel-loads of meds will leave med-free. I don't think it makes me weird or crazy to wean kids off of meds they no longer need—or perhaps never needed in the first place. Still, I may get people—even after this program—charging us with being "anti-medication." And listen, I'm going to be asking our guest some very inquisitive and thought-provoking questions—probably play devil's advocate a little bit. But, I think these are the topics and questions that a lot of parents are really wanting answers to. So, I'm looking forward to speaking with him about some of these things. In our program, we discuss: Why I need medication. About Dr. Meier's book "Blue Genes." Stories of how medication has helped families. Symptoms that could merit medication. How Shepherds Hill Academy works with teens on medications. How do you know someone is in need of medications. Picture provided by: Amanda Mills
Yet, it would seem that just the opposite has been true, especially as it relates to medications. Today our guest, Dr. Paul Meier, helps us determine if American teens need medication. Dr. Paul Meier is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, founder, and medical director of Meier Clinics. Dr. Paul Meier has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs, including Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Meier continues to work at the Dallas area branch of Meier Clinics. He continues to write books and articles, and has authored or co-authored over 90 books that have sold more than eight million copies in more than 30 languages. In 2006, Dr. Meier was named as a Physician of the Year and honored at a reception by the President of the United States and Congress in Washington, D.C. Do American Teens Need Medication? Since the 1950s there's been a tremendous increase in parenting research, in mental health research, research in the field of genetics, and even in the discovery and proliferation of mood-stabilizers and other medications. Yet, even with all these important discoveries and milestones, today's parents are still dealing with an ever-increasing array of complex parenting issues and decisions—not the least of which is “when to medicate and when not to medicate” their kids. Today, we will find out how "Blue Genes" aren't so much the product of Junior's fashion and dress code as they are the cause of his passion and the product of his genetic code. Do our kids really need to be “forever in blue genes?” It may be easy for a lot of people to think that Shepherds Hill Academy (SHA), and/or myself, is against medications simply because we often speak-out against their abuse. But, nothing could be further from the truth. We are not against meds for those who truly need them. To say otherwise is like saying: "I'm a racist because I share my concerns about fatherless homes in the inner-city." At SHA, we sometimes put kids on a certain medication when needed, even though 70% of kids who come to SHA on bushel-loads of meds will leave med-free. I don't think it makes me weird or crazy to wean kids off of meds they no longer need—or perhaps never needed in the first place. Still, I may get people—even after this program—charging us with being "anti-medication." And listen, I'm going to be asking our guest some very inquisitive and thought-provoking questions—probably play devil's advocate a little bit. But, I think these are the topics and questions that a lot of parents are really wanting answers to. So, I'm looking forward to speaking with him about some of these things. In our program, we discuss: Why I need medication. About Dr. Meier's book "Blue Genes." Stories of how medication has helped families. Symptoms that could merit medication. How Shepherds Hill Academy works with teens on medications. How do you know someone is in need of medications. Picture provided by: Amanda Mills
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