Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael G Wetter

In this episode, we're delving into the final episode of our anxiety series, focusing on the cognitive distortions of "should statements" and "emotional reasoning."Cognitive distortions are the twists and turns in our mental activities that can lead us to perceive reality inaccurately. Should statements, a common cognitive distortion, plague us with unrealistic expectations of what we "should be doing." Together, we'll explore the impact of these statements on our well-being and discuss practical strategies for breaking free. Discover actionable steps to transform your should statements and reclaim control over your mindset. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness and empowerment. It's time to flourish! Show Notes: * Recap of the anxiety series * Exploration of should statements: common examples and impact on well-being * Insights from Michael G. Wetter's book * Practical steps to transform should statements * Definition and examples of emotional reasoning and should statements Understanding Emotional Reasoning: https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/emotional-reasoning

In their book What Went Right, Dr. Michael G. Wetter and Eileen Baley introduce easy-to-understand principles and techniques for recognizing and intervening against self-defeating thought processes and improving self-esteem. This excerpt includes tips for avoiding personalization and blame—two unhealthy responses to feelings of guilt.

Do you often forget to eat or end up binge eating often? Our relationship with food is often developed early in our life but it is something that follows us for years to come. In this episode, we talk about our relationship with food, our body, and our unhealthy eating habits. We also talk with Dr. Michael G. Wetter on the technicalities of eating disorders and how to heal from one. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders: 1-847-831-3438 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Crisis Text Line (U.S.A.): Text CONNECT to 741741 The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288)

A well needed therapy session for the girls on all things Trump with Dr. Michael Wetter.

A well needed therapy session for the girls on all things Trump with Dr. Michael Wetter.

Kid Alert! Does Your Child Need An Entitlement Intervention? Especially before the holidays! Dr. Michael Wetter is a nationally recognized behavioral health expert who has written the new book that gives you all the answers about how you can raise kids that aren’t entitled and self-centered.  Remember the song lyrics in the musical Bye Bye Birdie – “Kids, I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today!” That’s seem true forever. Most generations bemoan these sentiments. But today, we really have a generation of parents intimidated by their children. And we have a generation of kids that want more and more while not seeming to ever get enough. Kids are our future. If our kids are entitled and narcissistic this does not bode well for our culture and planet, let alone a harmonious family life. This show is a fascinating narrative about how to address specific situations to be able to raise your child to appreciate your efforts and be a humble human being, rather than becoming a black hole of consumerism, wanting more and more and always more. How to know if you kid needs an entitlement intervention? If your daughter’s 10th birthday party cost more than your wedding! If your 4-year-old son starts shrieking if you don’t get him that toy car at the check-out! If your 16-year-old expects a new car for their birthday ! If when talking with adults, your kid comes up to you both, and you ignore the adult and address all your focus on your kid! If you put your spouse beneath your kid! If your kids keep wanting more and more yet they are becoming more anxious, depressed and unhappy, even when they get all they want. With the holidays on the horizon, most parents worry about how many gifts are enough to give their children. How do we say NO to all their requests - often demands - for presents? Many of us can’t stop ourselves from ordering that one extra thing from the catalog.  BUT HE WANTED THAT!  SHE WAS COUNTING ON IT! You will learn about in these contentious political times, to teach your kids agreeable ways to disagree? You’ll hear how to guide your kids to isn’t performing well in school how can I talk to him/her without being angry or showing disappointment? You’ll learn specific steps to get your kids to take better care of their things – toys, iPhones, and clothes. You‘ll hear exact steps for your children to not take everything you provide for them for granted. You will learn how to instill gratitude. How to deal with constant interruptions. Why your kid expects you to drop everything when they need you and what to do about it. When your kids has trouble with a task, they walk away from it and sulk, you’ll learn to-dos. And you will appreciate that, “Teaching your kids to succeed means first teaching them how to fail!” Michael G. Wetter also the author of What Went Right: Reframe Your Thinking for a Happier Now. A nationally recognized behavioral health expert, Wetter is a diplomat and fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association and has served on the California State Licensing Board of Psychology.  In addition to his private practice, Dr. Wetter is on the clinical staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he has served as the Associate Director of Psychology at the Center for Weight Loss, as well as manager for General surgery, Plastic/Reconstructive surgery, and Bariatric surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, one of the only psychologists to receive such distinction.  http://www.drwetter.com/ http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Earn-It!/Michael-G-Wetter/9781616497170   

Today Dr. Dan discusses children and “entitlement vs. earning” with author Michael G. Wetter (http://www.drwetter.com/). In Earn It: What to Do When Your Kid Needs an Entitlement Intervention, author Michael G. Wetter, PsyD (with co-author Eileen Bailey) has written a comprehensive guide to stop parents when they say to themselves, “I just want him to be  happy!”  “I just want her to have all the things that I never had!” and move them towards more mindful parenting. Dr. Dan and Michael Wetter agree that entitlement is a provocative and important topic. Dr. Wetter explains how it’s important to teach parents of children of all ages clear strategies and techniques to help change and shape our child’s character by instilling a sense of responsibility, accountability, kindness, and caring. Dr. Dan and Dr. Wetter explore why parents must teach resilience to our children. They both agree that parents can create a family life and culture where responsibilities are honored, praise has meaning, decisions are made skillfully, and gratitude is second nature. And on top of that our children are happy. This all comes from teaching resilience.   The interview also discusses the culture of success and the necessity of failure. Dr. Wetter calls this “successful failure” and this is part of resilience building. The third topic of discussion today is about wants vs. needs because this attitude relates directly to entitlement and earning. The perfect example is technology – many children confuse wanting a new digital device with needing that device. Parents need to ask themselves “how does my child earn this?” and “why does my child need this?” and often these two questions are the key to teaching our children the difference. These lessons reflect values. Teaching children about earning means we will raise motivated adults who understand that many of the best things in life are earned. Dr. Wetter encourages parents to think about the long term goals for their children and the big picture of how they want their children to be and live. The show wraps up with Dr. Wetter’s Parent Footprint moment and the story of how his daughter taught him the importance of preserving that magical natural born kindness that lives in all of our young children. It’s a truly inspiring moment and one listeners will think about long after the show ends. A nationally recognized behavioral health expert, Dr. Michael G. Wetter is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association, and has served as an Oral Examination Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California State Licensing Board of Psychology. He is an active member of the American Psychological Association, American Academy of Psychologists, the National Alliance of Psychology Providers, and the California Psychological Association. Dr. Wetter is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Psychology, published author, and an invited speaker and guest lecturer, training other psychologists and mental health professionals. www.drwetter.com Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®.