Podcasts about online therapy

Is social media silently impacting your mental health? Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Micco of The Concord Center joins us and breaks down how social media can influence your emotional well-being for better or worse. Tune in as Dr. Micco shares cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based strategies to help you manage screen time, reduce stress, and develop healthier online habits. Follow Dr. Micco & The Concord Center: Website: www.concordcbt.com Facebook: @TheConcordCenter Instagram: @TheConcordCenter LinkedIn: The Concord Center, LLC

Dr. Foojan Zeine is an International Speaker, Author, and Psychotherapist. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has obtained a graduate certificate in the Topic of Human Behavior from the Harvard Extension School (HES). Her expertise is in Intimate Relations and Addictive Behaviors. She has extensive experience treating Depression, Anxiety, Traumas, and Domestic Violence. Foojan presents internationally and is a leading expert in Online Therapy. She has published numerous research articles in psychology and human behavior. She is the originator and the author of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), a multi-modality Psychology and Educational approach and intervention toward minimizing Depression and anxiety while improving Self-esteem and Self-confidence. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute, which conducts training workshops to educate and certify psychotherapists, coaches, and teachers in this approach. She is the co-founder of the “Foojan” App offering AIT to the public globally. She teaches AIT as a lecturer/ professor at the California State University Long Beach and Université Paris Cité. She is the author and co-author of 6 books and ten peer-reviewed journal publications. She hosts the Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Podcast. She is a guest speaker at many universities, including Harvard, MIT, UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara, Chicago University, and Cal State Long Beach. Everyone needs skills to go through their day feeling clear and fulfilled. I bring simple and practical skills to the audience for dealing with life matters. @http://www.foojanzeine.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfoojanzeine/https://www.instagram.com/dr.foojanzeine/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DrFoojan https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine#DrFoojanZeine#FoojanZeine#DrFoojan#MentalHealthExpert#Therapy#Psychologyhttps://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we'll dive deep into this exciting innovation, why experts are so excited, and whether it's the tool you've been looking for. Dr. Foojan Zeine is an International Speaker, Author, and Psychotherapist. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has obtained a graduate certificate in the Topic of Human Behavior from the Harvard Extension School (HES). Her expertise is in Intimate Relations and Addictive Behaviors. She has extensive experience treating Depression, Anxiety, Traumas, and Domestic Violence. Foojan presents internationally and is a leading expert in Online Therapy. She has published numerous research articles in psychology and human behavior. She is the originator and the author of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), a multi-modality Psychology and Educational approach and intervention toward minimizing Depression and anxiety while improving Self-esteem and Self-confidence. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute, which conducts training workshops to educate and certify psychotherapists, coaches, and teachers in this approach. She is the co-founder of “Foojan” App offering AIT to the public globally. She teaches AIT as a lecturer/ professor at the California State University Long Beach and Université Paris Cité. She is the author and co-author of 6 books and ten peer-reviewed journal publications.  She hosts the Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Podcast. She is a guest speaker at many universities, including Harvard, MIT, UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara, Chicago University, and Cal State Long Beach. Connect with Dr. Foojan here:  https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfoojanzeine/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.foojanzeine/ https://x.com/DrZeine www.foojanzeine.com, www.foojan.com =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Join host Ron Rapoport and his distinguished guest, Dr. Jan Schwartz, in this enlightening episode of 'It's A Rap with Rap.' Dr. Schwartz, a renowned expert in criminology and forensic behavioral science, shares her incredible journey from teaching young children to unraveling complex criminal patterns. She reveals how her unique insights into mental, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, termed 'Authentic Intelligence,' can empower us in our daily lives. The conversation delves deep into Dr. Schwartz's personal experiences with adversity and overcoming challenges, reflecting her determination and resilience. Her new book on Authentic Intelligence offers a fresh perspective on how we can harness our innate mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts to create a fulfilling life. This episode is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the potential for personal growth amid adversity.   Sponsors:    Danny Covey, Author of "Scar Tissue"                     https://dannycovey.com                     Mike Aronson, Author of "Whatever"                     www.thewhateverbook.com                     Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for A 10% discount                     www.herosoapcompany.com                     Online-Therapy.com    Use link below to order for 20% discount on first month                     https://www.online-therapy.com   Links:          https://itsawrapwithrap.com        

Ushered in by the restrictions and needs of the Pandemic, remote work and telehealth have become welcomed realities for people across the globe. In this show Dr. Haim Weinberg, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, co-author of Theory and Practice of Online Therapy, Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm and author of countless articles and chapters on this topic, will offer an inside look of what makes teletherapy viable and crucial in meeting the mental health needs of people at this time. As a pioneer in this field, Dr. Weinberg will consider the obstacles, challenges and benefits to using telehealth. In the back and forth with Host Suzanne Phillips, he will discuss - What makes a therapeutic alliance possible across a zoom call? Can a person feel known and understood if they are not sitting with the therapist? Is a therapy group possible through a zoom call? What are the most common obstacles for the patient, the group and the group therapist? Can they all be overcome? What should a patient look for in searching for an online therapist? Listen in -You will be informed and maybe relieved to know that given the challenges people are facing worldwide, sometimes help is only a call away.   Dr. Haim Weinberg (PhD) is a licensed psychologist in Israel and California, a group analyst, and Certified Group Psychotherapist in private practice in Sacramento, California. He is the past President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS). Dr. Weinberg is the list-owner of the group psychotherapy professional online discussion forum. He served as the Director of International Programs at the Professional School of Psychology where he created and coordinated an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy.  He co-edited a series of books about the social unconscious and wrote a book on Internet groups. His co-edited book “Theory and Practice of Online Therapy” was published just before the COVID-19 pandemic started. His new co-edited books are "Advances in Online Therapy: The Emergence of a New Paradigm" and “The Virtual Group Therapy Circle - Advances in Online Group Theory and Practice”. Dr. Weinberg published 10 books, 24 book chapters and 55 articles. His books were translated in China, Japan, Romania, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Israel. Dr. Weinberg developed group therapy training groups in Asia, and is leading online training process groups for therapists around the world.

Do you feel like a doormat? Are you tired of putting everyone else in your life first?In this episode I am joined by Elsie Owen, Hertfordshire-based Psychotherapist, to unravel the complex world of people-pleasing, offering insights that could transform your relationships and sense of self.Our discussion will help you identify the tell tale signs of people-pleasing, and you'll learn about how childhood experiences can lead to people pleasing tendencies. Elsie provides practical tools that can help you start to break free from people pleasing, with simple strategies designed for asserting your needs, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your sense of self, paving the way for healthier relationships and better mental health. Highlights include:02:29 Signs and Symptoms of People Pleasing05:10 Mental Health Consequences14:37 Origins of People Pleasing21:49 Practical Steps to Reduce People PleasingThis week's guestElsie is a Psychotherapist specialising in people-pleasing and boundaries. She supports clients, often but not always women, to reconnect with themselves and learn how to feel more comfortable with prioritising their feelings, wants and needs. She offers online therapy from her home in Hertfordshire UK, writes a monthly newsletter and has a self-paced online course called Say Yes to You.Website: www.elsieowen.comInstagram: Instagram (@the_peoplepleasing_therapist)Course: Say Yes to You | People-pleasing courseTherapy: People-Pleasing Therapy****************************************What would you like an episode on? Let us know!***Check out Dr Liz White's YouTube channel for help with anxiety and OCD***More free downloads and resources to support your mental health and wellbeing: https://www.harleyclinical.co.uk/free-mental-health-downloadable-guidesJoin our email list for more mental health tips: https://mailchi.mp/harleyclinical/newsletter-sign-upFor private psychology services and therapy in person (London/Hertfordshire) or online, please visit Harley Clinical Psychology.*****************Subscribe to Dr Liz's YouTube channelFollow Harley Clinical on InstagramFollow Dr Liz White on TikTok*****************DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

Ron talks with Sandy Kirkham who is a voice and advocate in the area of clergy sexual abuse.  She was sexually abused at age16 by her youth pastor in the Protestant church. He was 30, married and had two children. His abuse lasted five years until his actions were discovered. He was given a going away party and moved to the next church and Sandy was called by the elders and told to leave the church because of her behavior. Sandy remained silent for 27 years until a trigger factor forced her to face the truth. In 2018 she wrote the book "Let Me PREY Upon You "about the abuse and subsequent 27-year journey of healing. She talks to us about her story and overcoming her trauma. Sponsors:    Hero Soap Company                    https://herosoapcompany.com                   Use Code RAP for a 10% discount                   Online-Therapy.com                   https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3556                   Sandy Kirkham, author of Let Me Prey Upon You                   Life Priority Health & Nutrition                   https://lifepriority.com/?coupon=rap  Use code Rp for a 10% discount     Links:       www.sandyphillipskirkham.com                https://itsawrapwithrap.com        

Dr. Debra Green earned her PhD in School Psychology from NYU and is a certified school and licensed clinical psychologist in New York. She served as Chief Psychologist for the Pleasantville Union Free School District for over 20 years, retiring in 2018. With over 30 years in private practice, she has also been on the Board of the Westchester County Psychological Association and continues to supervise interns and early-career psychologists.Dr. Jill Kristal is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in New York and London. She treats clients of all ages and has expertise in international relocation, creating game-based tools for families. Jill has worked with special needs children, co-authored a guide for Kimochis, and is trained in EMDR for PTSD. She leads the Westchester County Trauma Recovery Network, providing referrals for community members and first responders.They explore the shortage of therapists in certain areas, the benefits of teletherapy, and the residual emotional impacts of missed milestones. The discussion also covers educational gaps, particularly for children with special needs, the importance of community support, and the evolving roles of parents, educators, and mental health professionals.TakeawaysRecognize and Address "COVID Gaps"Support childhood transitionUtilize online therapy optionsTimestamps00:00 Dr. Debra Green & Dr. Jill Kristal: Clinical Psychologist, International Experience.05:40 Jill connects schools with psychologists and support.06:32 Recent grads struggle with unmet job expectations.11:06 Discussing major life and school transitions.15:54 Listen to and support children's diverse interests.18:53 Challenges with school refusal and attendance issues.21:49 Parental involvement impacts a child's school attendance struggles.24:55 Parents must recognize deeper reasons for noncompliance.29:40 Online work enables effective global therapeutic treatments.32:49 Kids express grief over missed opportunities, COVID.36:12 Address COVID-related gaps; collaborate with educators.39:02 Routine pediatric visits should include mental health checkups.41:31 Emotional education in schools; WellCheck app helps.44:34 Conversation's end: enlightening insights and contact information.

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“Broadly, I think we've become more honest about the amount of human suffering that is happening around the globe, which is great.” -Glen Moriarty   Glen Moriarty is the Founder and CEO of 7 Cups, an online support network for people in need of emotional or mental health support. Launched in 2013, 7 Cups now draws millions of monthly visitors and utilizes the services of 320,000 trained “listeners” in 189 countries and 140 languages. Glen is a psychologist who is passionate about the internet's power to help people lead healthier lives. His first startup focused on scaling up online learning and free access to education. 7 Cups is his most recent endeavor, marrying his background in psychology with his love of technology. He lives with his wife and four children in Southern California. In this interview, discover how 7 Cups provides free global emotional support.    Website: https://www.7cups.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-moriarty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7cups/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@7CupsofteaGM

“Broadly, I think we've become more honest about the amount of human suffering that is happening around the globe, which is great.” -Glen Moriarty   Glen Moriarty is the Founder and CEO of 7 Cups, an online support network for people in need of emotional or mental health support. Launched in 2013, 7 Cups now draws millions of monthly visitors and utilizes the services of 320,000 trained “listeners” in 189 countries and 140 languages. Glen is a psychologist who is passionate about the internet's power to help people lead healthier lives. His first startup focused on scaling up online learning and free access to education. 7 Cups is his most recent endeavor, marrying his background in psychology with his love of technology. He lives with his wife and four children in Southern California. In this interview, discover how 7 Cups provides free global emotional support.    Website: https://www.7cups.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-moriarty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7cups/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@7CupsofteaGM

In this episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin interview Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, an innovative platform providing emotional and SEN (Special Educational Needs) support for young people through gaming, game design, and digital skills. Sami shares a personal story about how his mother, an educational psychologist, introduced him to MindJam, highlighting its impact and relevance. Dan explains that MindJam was born out of the need to support young people who feel out of place in traditional educational settings, particularly those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions. By leveraging popular games like Minecraft, MindJam builds trust and engages young people in a medium they enjoy, transforming therapeutic support into a more effective and engaging process. Dan discusses the inception and growth of MindJam, which started during the pandemic when traditional in-person support became impossible. This shift to online sessions via gaming platforms provided a new avenue to connect with young people, enabling them to open up and build trust in a familiar and enjoyable environment. Dan emphasizes that gaming offers numerous benefits, such as enhancing cognitive abilities, fostering social connections, and providing a safe space for expression. Despite the negative stigma around gaming, he points out that it can be a powerful tool for personal development and emotional support. MindJam has grown significantly, now with 110 mentors supporting over 2,000 young people globally, showcasing the scalability and effectiveness of this approach. The conversation also touches on the broader implications and challenges of integrating gaming into therapeutic and educational contexts. Dan highlights the need for societal perception shifts to recognize the positive aspects of gaming, counteracting the negative media portrayal. He underscores the importance of educating parents, educators, and social services about the benefits of gaming and how it can be used constructively. Dan shares inspiring success stories from MindJam, illustrating how gaming can lead to real-world achievements and personal growth. MindJam (https://mindjam.org.uk/) Follw MindJam on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MindJamOfficial), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindjam/), or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mindjamofficial/). Follow Dan Clark on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clark-58533220b/). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Transcript:  SAMI: Right, we are back again. And this is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, the Giant Robots on Tour series coming to you from Europe, West Asia, and Africa, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host Sami Birnbaum. RÉMY: And I'm your other host, Rémy Hannequin. SAMI: Let's get into it, Rémy. Joining us today is Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, a platform that provides online one-to-one sessions, providing emotional and SEN support for young people through gaming, game design, and digital skills. Dan, full disclosure on this one: so, about a month ago, right? I get an email from my mom. Now [laughs], this email says, "You've got to check this guy out. Go and take a look at MindJam." And I'm thinking, mom, I don't get these emails from you. This is not the normal sort of thing I'd get from my mom on your average weekday. And I know in the past, like, I've told her that I'm kind of doing this podcast thing, and I'm starting to regret, like, telling her this. Like, what is she throwing my way? But I get into some research...and maybe for some context, actually, which is helpful because my mom isn't just doing research for the podcast, my mom's an educational psychologist. So, she's been doing that ever since I can remember. I remember growing up as a kid, and that was, I mean, she assessed me numerous times. And she works, I guess, similar kind of to the children or people that you're working with, people with ADHD, autism, neurodivergent children, just often who are struggling in school and trying to find where they fit. And I start doing my research. I look into it, hit the website, hit your LinkedIn. And I'll be, like, totally honest with you: We were both just blown away by what you are doing. And this is coming not only from me, and I work in the tech industry, and I've got a history of slight gaming addictions, which we might touch on, but also coming from my mom who works on the other side and works with all the local authorities. She does the kind of tribunals that they have to do to try and get people into the right schools and kids into the right schools. And, literally, we were blown away, and I nearly got lost as well on your website. I found some kind of gaming streams that you do, and I feel almost like we missed a trick here, Rémy, because we could have done this podcast on Minecraft. It's such a nice flow, right, when you're streaming. DAN: Yeah, it makes it easier when you've got that distraction there as well. You can just chat about it. Thank you so much for inviting me on. It's a pleasure being here and, yeah, I'm glad you kind of understand what we're doing here. MindJam itself is four years old now. But I was doing things before in the pandemic, similar. But once the pandemic hit, that was the key moment where everything went online for my support with young people. And, suddenly, the light bulb came on, and I was like, this is a way in. You know, there are so many young people that are struggling, lost, feel they're stupid, and don't fit in. Yet, actually, they're amazing. But, you know, a standard way of sitting in front of them going, "Tell me why you can't go to school. Why can't you do this?" you know, it doesn't work. They don't trust that person. They've got trauma. They've been, you know, battered down by education and by health services. And so, to suddenly have someone who comes in and goes, "Oh, so you love Minecraft. Oh, I love Minecraft, too. Let's join in. Let's go in a world." And then, you can build that trust to then go, "How's your week been then?" Or, you know, and start talking, and you're just on the same wavelength. And, for me, it was something as soon as I sort of realized, it was like, this is...of course, this makes perfect sense. And then, I looked and saw nobody else is doing it [laughs]. So, I started off MindJam just on my own. At first, very quickly, we got working with lots of...in the UK, we have local authorities, which is the councils around, so seeing there is a real, you know, thing that they would work with us. So, that was great, to be recognized as actually a real service, rather than just someone playing games with kids. It's like, no, this is real. This really works. And then, it quickly got bigger than me, and now we are at 110 mentors working for us, and we're supporting over 2,000 young people all over the world. SAMI: That's incredible. DAN: It's a mission of mine, you know, we'll go more into my sort of history, but I've got two neurodivergent children: both autistic, one's ADHD as well. When you see something that you think is going to work for your child, to then suddenly see it's got, like, a two-year waiting list, which most have, it's heartbreaking, and you know it's going to be too late. So, it's always been my mission with MindJam to keep that waiting list as small as I can, but also, obviously, expanding with quality mentors and all that. So, you know, we generally tend to always say about three months before we can sort of get that support for young people. But yeah, it's something very close to my heart that I'm so passionate about and, yeah, it's been a great journey so far. SAMI: You can tell. It's so interesting because, like you say, when you find something that works for your kids. Because when I was younger, I struggled with separation anxiety a lot in school. So, I would have days when I would really struggle to go to school. During my high school period, I went to the Royal Free, which is down in Hampstead, so not too far from where I grew up and not too far from my school. And my parents...I tried to engage with a therapist. But it's almost like, I don't know if I wasn't cognitively or intellectually developed enough to engage in that way, but it didn't work. Ultimately, I did kind of one or two sessions. I remember filling in some questionnaire and thinking, like, I don't get this. This doesn't make sense. And what you're talking about, if I understand correctly, is you're coming to where the child is at. You're coming to a safe space for them, a place where they feel comfortable. It's almost like a world which is predictable. Whereas the outside world is very scary, right? Especially for people who have generalized anxiety disorder, like I said, autism. It's very challenging. And so, you come to their level, and you say, "Right, let's find a place where we all feel comfortable." And then, we can start to engage. And you say, like, you know, the pandemic was a little bit of a light bulb moment. What's been the biggest barrier then? So, you've found yourself kind of going into this and saying, right, this is something which works. It works for my kids. I want to make this available, accessible. What's been your biggest barrier to getting this off the ground and getting it working? DAN: It's the negative thoughts and the way the media portrays and education portrays gaming, basically. That has been the hardest thing is most parents are on board, but they still feel a little bit ashamed of how social media is on gaming and screen time. And they're very worried that they're not doing the right thing. And we come in a way of also educating. We educate the educators. We do training plans for schools, and for social services, and all sorts because there are so many benefits to gaming that aren't recognized. And, you know, gaming is still generally quite new. It's evolved so much in the last even 10 years. It's insane the way the characters have evolved. And the emotional nature of games now is really complex and, you know, young people and older people can get so much from them. But gaming still, in general, people are still like, "Well, get off that. Do something actually worthwhile." It's like, it's so worthwhile. There's so much, you know, strategy game you've got so much from it. And a fast-paced shooting you've got cognitive abilities. The perfect example I've got is, did you hear a couple of months ago a young lad, I think he was 13, he beat Tetris. SAMI: Yes. DAN: He completed Tetris, which is incredible, you know, it's like, oh, wow. And the first thing the newsreader said to them, the media person interviewing him went, "You should get out more." That's the way she portrayed it, rather than going, "What an achievement it is. You should get outside more." I'm literally like, what? What's going on? You know, again, this kid, you know, he's in the Guinness World of Records. What an achievement. He's famous around the world for doing it. It's like, why is that not seen as such a good thing? You know, so yeah, so that was the hard thing was especially schools, you know, they're very frightened of gaming and of change. And so, trying to help them see that, actually, if you meet a young person where they're at in something they love, then you can help inspire them and help find out why they can't deal with the things, why they can't engage with school, and also inspire them for future learning careers. Even healthy gaming comes from having that understanding of how they're gaming. So, if someone's sat up all night gaming, yeah, we all know it's not great for them. But if you just say, "Gaming's evil. Get off it. You're wasting your time. I'm turning that off," they're going to want to rebel against that. Yet if you come in and go, "Oh, wow, I can see why you were sat up all night doing that. But have you noticed that you're not as good at playing when you're really tired or really hungry?" And if you look at the top e-sports players, they're athletes. They exercise; they eat well; they sleep well. So, you know, if you embrace gaming a bit more, you can get that trust and that bond to then help inspire in other ways. RÉMY: I mean, I could talk about it for a long time. It's really refreshing to hear someone talk about video games in such a positive way and talking about the benefits. And you even mentioned strong players like athletes. It's really refreshing. And I'm wondering, how did this knowledge come up to you in the first place? So, I bet you might be someone enjoying playing games yourself. But how did you see all these benefits yourself? Because, unfortunately, it's not something we talk a lot about. As you mentioned, in the press, we hear about all the negativity. Every time there is a strong event, we blame video games, all that. And we forgot all the stories where the video games enhance people, if they have trouble or not. It can be very beneficial to a lot of people. So, how did you see this value yourself? DAN: Yeah, well, yeah, I've always been a gamer, you know, ever since Spectrum 48K, I think you had. I'm showing my age now, but it was mainly when the Sega Megadrive, and from then, PlayStation onwards were my days. And me and my brother used to have great times together on that as well. You know, it was our bonding. But then I think the biggest light bulb to me...before the pandemic, I was a teacher. And I used to teach music and ICT and computers as well, and having my children as well, and both in school connecting with the young people. Because I was a gamer, I could talk about the games that they're playing with them and to see their eyes light up...and you're on a different wavelength with that young person. They suddenly got this trust in you, and they want to tell you all about what they've done on Minecraft, or what the new season of Fortnite's about. And it was having such a beneficial effect on them and same with my family as well. We, you know, both my children are autistic, and we've got, you know, we have a lot of difficulties around that of bonding together as a family, yet our closest moments have been through gaming together. So, Mario 3D World was the first one I remember with my children playing, and we could play at all levels. So, my son was about four and, you know, he was often in a bubble, killed, and floating back onto the screen again. But, you know, we had a great time. And I was suddenly, like, looking, thinking, this is amazing. You know, nobody hears about this side of it that it's bringing us together. And so, from there, I then started doing after-school gaming clubs, so not coding clubs, nothing like that. It was gaming. And the young people they loved it. It was oversubscribed. Masses of kids came to it. We had all sorts of things from Super Smash Bros, if you know that, to, you know, to PlayStation games, Go Simulator, and everything playing. And we just had a whale of a time, and they could really relax and make friends. And, again, it was all coming from the joy of gaming together, basically. And it's, you know, as much as some people might not like it, it's bigger and bigger. It's the biggest entertainment industry now. And, you know, on the other side of it, there are so many careers in it. If your young person has an interest in gaming, see what they're interested, help it, champion it because it's, yeah, you know, there's such a future there. But yeah, that's my story, basically, and where that sort of light bulb came from. And then, I've done a lot of research into the benefits of gaming and how you can use that for connecting with young people. And, you know, so many games now have characters with, you know, emotional things going off, or, you know, you can talk about feelings even in games like Minecraft where the characters don't talk. But you can be like, how must that person be feeling there? And, you know, you can really bring in real-life situations while gaming and also have a lot of fun, which I think is super important as well, which sometimes gets forgotten about. But, you know, real life is really enhanced by having loads of fun, and gaming's fun. SAMI: Yeah. It's so fascinating. As you're speaking, I'm having this internal dilemma, right? Because, in my head, everything you're saying is true and makes sense. And I believe it, and I've seen it. And then, I probably still harbor those feelings that are almost entrenched, like you're saying, in the media with, you know, the person who completed Tetris. And those sorts of feelings are still, like, a little bit entrenched to me in terms of the negative sides of gaming. Like, I guess I grew up probably similar to you, where it was like, "Well, why aren't you outside more?" and the negative aspect of it. I spoke about this in a different podcast, which I've apologized to my parents for mentioning in public. But when I was in university, it's too late now, I also kind of developed, I would call it probably, like, a small gaming addiction. I don't know where it would sit, but I was doing all-nighters Playing Call of Duty, Modern Warfare. And so, there definitely is a negative side. But I like what you say about, well, actually, you can address that in a healthy way. But then, this week, just this week, which is quite uncanny, my seven-year-old comes, and he says, "Daddy, I really want to get an Xbox, you know, my friend's got one." And he's just starting to get to that cusp of gaming. So, in my head, I say, yeah, like that makes total sense, and I imagine the benefits and the fun time me and him could have on an Xbox. But I still struggle with those feelings of...maybe they're my own worries of, well, but what if he neglects his other stuff? What if he goes into like, yeah, with ADHD, he goes into hyperfocus, and that's all he does? How [laughs] can you counsel me out of this concern? DAN: Well, no, I completely understand, and that is where all our fears come from, especially our generation and how it's put through. But I think young people more and more connect through gaming, whereas I think when we were gamers as young, a lot of stuff wasn't online. So, we weren't playing with our friends. We were playing on our own a lot of the time, whereas it's very social now. Platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are the things that are super social, working together as a team, things like that. But also screen time, I can show you that we've got a whole list of benefits of gaming, actually, that I'll share with you because there's studies that even screen time has been proven not to be detrimental the way we're told it is. And I think we must know that through how we work. Most of us work on screens these days, so. SAMI: Yeah, that's such a point of contention in the house because we currently do only on Fridays. So, they get, like, two hours of screen time. I don't know if that's strict. I don't know where I am on that. Do you have, like, with your own kids, or how do you handle that discipline? So, let's say I get the console, right? I bring it into the house to my seven-year-old. Do I limit it with screen time? How would you approach that sort of thing? DAN: Obviously, with a seven-year-old, it's a little bit different from...mine are now 17 and 14. So, we discuss it more, but yeah, definitely, you know, have boundaries. And also, if you're worried about how they're gaming, maybe have the Xbox in the living room, so instead of gaming in their bedroom, they're gaming when you're around, and it's a shared family activity. And then, it's easier to say, "Well, we're going to be having food in a minute. So, finish up on that game." And you can have all that understanding. But I think also, you know, that other side of things of coming from seeing what they're playing. I talk to parents a lot about this, and they get, you know, they see frustrations in their young people when they're trying to get them off. But they don't realize that maybe they're playing something like Fortnite or something that's a bit more online team-based, where if they pulled them off the game in the middle of the match, it could be detrimental to the team they're working with, their rankings. You know, they could even get banned from the game for a few days, you know. So, understanding and them being able to work time management together, being like, "Well, after this game is finished, this is where we're going, you know, we've got to go out. We've got to do this," you know, there is a give and take there. And I'm not saying there isn't negatives to gaming. We need, you know, everybody needs a break as well. But, again, through the understanding of what they're playing, you can have those conversations. If you're not playing them or watching them and don't understand what the game is about, and what the joy is about, there's going to be a gap between you, you know, where the young person is going to be like, "You don't understand me. You don't understand why I want to play this." My kids, you know, we went from the other [inaudible 17:37] because they've had severe problems at school, both of them, through their neurodivergency, and gaming has really helped them both to regulate. And maybe when you're saying about yourself when you had problems, and maybe there was something else going on. And then, the gaming was a way for you to cope, that safe space to go to that was actually working in a way as a little bit of therapy and keeping you grounded, you know, as well. So, you know, there's two sides to see it. But yeah, definitely, I can understand the worries of staying up all night playing it or not doing your homework and playing it, although I have different things to say about homework. But to say it's not actually beneficial is wrong because, you know, you just got to look at something like Minecraft and the amount a young person can learn, everything from biomes, and blocks, and diamonds, or ores to actual mathematics and things. And it naturally leads onto PCs and learning how to code things and who knows where that's going to lead, to creating something completely new. So, I worry for the ones that are heavily restricted on screen time. I worry that they're being held a little bit back. You know, that might sound a bit controversial for some people. But when most jobs are digital and you're not allowed to learn, I mean, the young people I see they're so gifted at such a young age in understanding digital things that they're going to be at the forefront of the new technology. So, it's almost like, yeah, I think it should be embraced with both hands. RÉMY: There's an incredible opportunity to learn new things through video games and to be happy and to share, like you said. And I bet our audience is already quite open to video games, but we never know it. I think it could be interesting if you could provide, like, a very simple, not comprehensive list of famous games and the kind of skills and benefits they provide you. You mentioned Minecraft; you mentioned creativity. But what kind of games and skills benefits you? You could say for our audience to understand more about the opportunity that is out there. DAN: Yeah, I mean, there are so many. But yeah, so, if we look at your normal shooter game like Call of Duty, and Fortnite, and things like that, that is for cognitive ability. You know, getting those dexterity in your hands and learning those [inaudible 20:11] of pressing buttons is more than you think. It's really training that brain and getting that brain working really quick. It's proven to boost your brain power, your gray matter. It's actually proven that gaming, in general, just boosts your gray matter. I mean, we all know about doing brain training games, but all games using that brain, you know, it's much more advanced than sitting watching TV. But then if you go into more things like puzzle games, so things from your Tetris all the way through to more advanced ones like Portal or strategy games like Civilization and things, there is so much you're doing. You're boosting that brainpower, and you're thinking all the time. But then you can get into...yeah, back onto the shooter games as well, they help with spatial recognition. So, it's actually helping to spot things from a distance: dangers or things to collect. You can see them, and it actually enhances eyesight. It is proven to enhance eyesight, which is great. Decision-making and leadership skills, which is a key thing people talk about for business, is all there when you're in your team of shooters. You're playing Overwatch or you're playing, you know, any game like that. You know, there's always somebody leading or, you know, saying what should be best, seeing the best strategies in there. Problem-solving comes into all sorts so, obviously, in shooters and things again, I'd- say, but also your Minecraft. You know, you've got to create a certain thing to defeat the dragon or whatever you're doing. There's always something, or if you're building something. But then, of course, your high-end puzzle games and even things like Mario. I mean, they get so complex in the problem-solving to overcome a level. Again, the brain power, and the brain power seeing these young people that they're way more advanced than we were playing games. The games are so intricate and so hard now. One you never hear about is social skills until...I think the pandemic helped that a bit. People started to see, oh, Animal Crossing, it's a great way to connect with people. And, you know, and Roblox as much as it gets a lot of bad press, for young people to connect and play, and lot of it is almost like playground role playing play, and they're playing together. You know, there's games just based in Ikea, and they're shopping, and [laughs] things like that. It's really good for them to be doing that. And health and fitness surprisingly, of course, is in gaming. So, obviously, a lot of Nintendo Switch games are sort of standing up, you know, playing switch sports and things, but then virtual reality is huge for that. And if you've ever tried Beat Saber, that's a real workout, which is really good. But there's loads of boxing ones. There's one that kids play now called Gorilla Tag, where, oh my God, that is such a workout. I have mentees that I work with, and then we'll be like, "Oh, Gorilla Tag," an hour of that, I am exhausted. Because you're just flinging your arms around like a gorilla trying to move fast. It's amazing. SAMI: I saw a post you did recently about there's, like, a Greek mythology level on Fortnite, like, an educational aspect [laughs]. It's so funny because I remember playing God of War on the PS2, and I learned so much about Greek mythology. Everything I know comes from God of War. And so, there's also that educational aspect. DAN: Yeah, exactly. You get this deep dive into something, and you really find what you're interested in. So, I've got a kid, and he loves this game called War Thunder, which is all about planes, World War planes, and he can tell me everything about every plane and what country it's made. He can spot it a mile off. You know, "Oh, that's a Russian plane from so and so. Its weak points are here. It was built by so and so." And it's like, you're a genius, and it's all come from, you know, this game's sparked this real interest. And, you know, like I said, Fortnite brings it in, God of War, of course. Assassin's Creed is amazing for things like that, history, it goes from Egypt times. And they even now have walkthroughs in the game where...this needs to be used in schools. I don't know if schools embrace it yet, but you don't have any of this story and the killings and stuff. You just are going through history and walking through the towns and things like that, which is brilliant. The latest one for Assassin's Creed was Vikings, wasn't it? And that was brilliant because that brought in the UK and how it was when the Vikings came over. There's so much stuff. I've got a young person, and he loves this game called For Honor, which is all about medieval sword fights. And he got such an interest in weapons that he's then become a blacksmith. He's enrolled onto a college course apprenticeship being a blacksmith. He wants to be making armory and swords for movies. You know, he said like, "Look, Lord of the Rings, that's all made properly, isn't it?" I mean, that's [inaudible 24:50] SAMI: Wow. DAN: Yeah, it's amazing. One other thing that the games bring, which I think is amazing, is mindfulness as well. There's a huge thing of that. Yeah, like I said, going back to maybe yourself when you were gaming at night, and you maybe needed to destress and maybe take your mind off something, you can get into a game and almost...there's a thing called the grind in the game. Minecraft has it a lot, where you've just got to get yourself a hundred diamonds, or whatever [laughs]. So, it's like, you can almost turn your brain off and just do that, you know, and it can be so super relaxing. And you can get into this thing called flow state. A lot of driving games are like that. If you hit every corner perfectly, you're kind of just in this dream-like state where you just...everything's going well. And that brings a euphoria, too. There's so many good things. But now there's loads of games that are actually based around mindfulness. Tetris is one that's been proven for that. But I don't know if you've heard a more recent one called PowerWash Simulator. Now, this game was one of my most favorite for the last couple of years. All you're doing is washing stuff with a power washer. But the way it works, it gives you a little ding when you've cleaned something properly, like a [vocalization]. And it just...you stand back and look at your job. Honestly, it's amazing. But now Oxford University are doing a full study on it because they realize how beneficial it is to relaxing and chilling out, you know, and just making yourself just feeling happy when you need to just de-stress. It's amazing. RÉMY: I can totally relate. I remember a few years ago, I played GTA 5, and GTA 5 is the kind of game famous for arbitrary violence or all this kind of stuff we hear in the media. But I remember me playing and sometimes I wanted to play just to take a bike and to go on the road and to see a sunset. And, of course, we could argue that I can see the sunset out there, but, in a game, it's just a piece of art. At work, recently, we just had a conversation about beautiful games. So, we weren't interested in all the features or how the game would work but just how beautiful it is. And sometimes we just play video games because they're beautiful. And so, they could provide so much on the intellectual level, on the skills, but also, just as piece of art, just beautiful things made by beautiful artists. DAN: Yeah, it is amazing when you see that. And yeah, I get that completely with GTA. It gets a lot of bad reputation, you know, and story-wise, it is very adult. But, you know, it's the biggest game in the world for a reason. And, you know, like you said, you climb the mountain, you look at the view, you know, it is such a lovely thing to do. There was a game, Red Dead Redemption. I had a young lady I was mentoring, and she was situationally mute, which means, you know, she couldn't talk to anybody. She used to type her responses to me. But she loved Red Dead Redemption, loved horses. And she actually created a group from all around the world, where they would all meet her on a Friday in the game, and she would take them on horse trails. And so, this is all in the game, and she would just take them around to beautiful spots, do nice little jumps with the horses, setting up camp, you know, and, I mean, that's [inaudible 28:08]. It's amazing. And yeah, she ended up making a horse game on Roblox, and that doing really well, and her actually working for Roblox themselves. So, yeah, you know, it all inspires them to work on that. And, I think, sorry, I'm going on tangents here, but also, as you say, appreciating art. There are so many different sides to gaming. A lot of people used to think gaming is just coding, and I don't want to be a coder. That's confusing. I don't want to do that. If you look at the credits that roll on a main game, and they go on for, like, about an hour. There are so many different jobs from artists, storyboard writers, level designers, musicians. There's everything there. The coders are just one part of it. So, as I said before, there are so many career opportunities there, either starting up your own business as a self-employed person or getting involved in it. One I love...a lot of the neurodivergent people I work with [inaudible 29:07] is being a games tester. Because the first thing my son ever does is, if he gets a game, he tries to break it. He tries to find where he can walk through a wall, or something like that. So, it's like that job would be ideal for you. It's like, it's amazing. And that's a job. That's a really important job as well. SAMI: Yeah. When you talk about these stories, they are inspirational. Like, I feel like almost, like, a flutter in my heart as you talk about this kid who maybe felt he has kind of no hope or very little opportunities to actually honing in on this Viking game and then being able to go and become a blacksmith, or this other person you mentioned who's now with Roblox. Yeah, I almost wish, like, they had more publicity around them. And maybe we're kind of doing some of that work now. What would you say is your biggest success story? DAN: I guess MindJam in itself I think is just, I mean, it's way bigger than me now. Obviously, it was born from this idea of giving young people the time and the respect. They are doing something that they love to do and is beneficial. That's what I found was everybody...even when I was teaching, we used to have this connection with the kids, and I used to work one-to-one with the, you know, special education needs, young ones. And a great connection talking about gaming, and their eyes would light up. They would talk about their week, and how they were feeling, and what they achieved. But then it would always be, in the back of my mind, we need to get back onto what we're supposed to be doing and, you know, I need to tick these boxes. And there's always something wanted from them. And it's the same if they go and see a health service. There's always something that they want from that young person. Yet if you just approach them and say, "You know, let's do what you want to do." It's child-led. It's low demand, and let's see where that takes us. That's where we got to discovering about the blacksmith thing. And that's why we've got young people making albums and things with MindJam. You know, it goes anywhere. I've got one young person who shows me Tai Chi, you know, that's our MindJam session. It started off from Rocket League. So, it can really go anywhere. But yeah, sorry, going back to the big success, it is every day now I get a message saying how one of my mentors has helped a young person to help the whole family. That is just the best thing in the world. You know, this is something we've created, and we work hard. We work really hard to make sure we've got the best people. You know, and we're well-trained, and informed, and everything. To hear that it's really making such a difference, and, you know, some people say we're saving lives, and, you know, I just have to pinch myself. Me and my wife we were just like, we can't believe it really how amazing it is. But we're just on a mission now to make sure it's accessible for as many people who need it. SAMI: Yeah, I've seen some of the reviews on your website, and they're heartwarming. But, like, it kind of makes sense, right? Like, for some people, this is the only place that they feel safe. They feel comfortable. You imagine all the cortisol that's going through someone when they're in that fight or flight moment, and there's lots of stress and anxiety. And they enter into a gaming world, and they can escape. And all of a sudden, that reduces. You're dealing with a different person. You're dealing with someone who feels happy, who feels content. And then, you're opening up their mind to have other conversations, you know, like you say. I really recommend it to our listeners. Go and check out the stream. You do kind of...I've seen you've done a few episodes of streaming with other mentors. And it's fascinating to see how all of you, whilst you're playing, are in a conversation about, "Oh, how was your week? And how's that been going?" And, you know, something happened over there. And it's like, you're just in a more of a relaxed state to have those conversations. DAN: Yeah, you know, it's been used before, you know, LEGO therapy is kind of like that. You know, that's what MindJam is in a way is play therapy, but there's so much more you can do with the digital platform. And we're at an amazing age as well, where most bits of software are free. I'll click on like, you know, if they want to look into 3D modeling, it's easy to get a copy of Blender. If you want to get into Unity or Unreal Engine, I mean, there's always into...and it's all, you know, what a wonderful time. When we were younger, if I wanted to get into game design, it was so complicated. You didn't know where to start where, you know, so yeah, it's really amazing. And another thing that I love as well is the mentors that work for us. Most of them are really [inaudible 33:28]. I struggled when I was in my early twenties, and I remember seeing a counselor. And it felt like they had no idea what they were...yeah, they're reading from a textbook, you know, and I remember just really patronizing me. And I was just like, you've got no clue. Whereas I think all the mentors we have all said, "I wish MindJam was around when I was a young person." And I thought, that's the key thing for me, their empathy, their understanding. We don't have to solve it straight away. It's just being there and going, "Yeah, that is hard. Yeah, you know, you'll be okay though. And there's, you know, you're not on your own here." And, you know, I think that is...so many people seem to have to try and heal people straight away. And it's like, no, people just need time to talk, and it's the same as adults as well. Yeah, it could just carry on really to all ages really, couldn't it? SAMI: Yeah. And you've also got that buy-in, right? Whereas, you know, I think of myself perhaps going to therapy at that young age. I didn't really buy into it because I was sitting there with an adult who I didn't really know what we were doing. And I was just kind of there for a conversation. And here you've got...you're doing something that they like, and they enjoy. To put my parent and adult hat back on [laughs] because it's something I want to pick your brains on, right? So, working in the tech industry and working in coding, I've read articles about games, which kind of it says that they're more and more...you see it maybe more on the games on the mobile phone. So, they're employing, like, these kind of gambling tactics, so a lot of the stuff where it's treasure chests. And what is it? On Fortnite, it's the packs. On FIFA, it's also, like, you open up the pack and you see what players you get. So, that sort of stuff I also find scary where I feel like you have from the industry...so, whilst you're using the industry in this way, is the industry itself there to promote and perpetuate the benefits that come from games? Or are they looking, I want to get people in; I want to get them hooked; I want to use these gambling techniques, A/B testing, whatever it is? DAN: From all big companies, we get both sides, obviously. So, you got your unscrupulous ones that, oh, go for it. You loot boxes. But I think more and more, especially with young people, they're more and more aware. They're far more savvy than we are in these things. And the good one is EA with, you know, FIFA. They get review bombed because as soon as someone's putting in loot boxes and things, people are just like, you're just after our money. This is a con. It's pay to win. Mobile games are the worst for it, of course. You know, they're quick cash-making things. Again, instead of, like, saying, "All gaming is evil. We should never do it," it's being aware and being aware of what these games are trying to do, which, again, when you're looking at a young child, is having shared gaming experiences. So, you can go, "Ah, can you see what they're doing here? You know, they've hooked us in. We've played this for two minutes, and we've had free play. And now they're asking us to pay five pounds for extra things. That's a bit of a con, isn't it?" And, you know, you can actually bring that awareness, and then they're not going to fall for things like that. But at the other side of it, I see firsthand...I've luckily enough to work closely with Sony. One of their great companies is called Media Molecule. I don't know if you've heard of them. They did LittleBigPlanet, and lately, they had a game called Dreams, which is actually making games on a PlayStation, which is really cool. But they're so accessible. It's all about, you know, making everybody happy, giving people the keys to creativity, and really help making everything accessible. Again, they worked with this wonderful, wonderful artist who created characters, character designs. They'd never met her. She was so socially anxious. She never could leave her house but was actually one of their top artists that they would send the work, send the brief. She'd send this amazing art back, and then they'd pay her. They didn't have to come into the office nine till five for no reason whatsoever. And there's a lovely side, and, of course, there's a business unscrupulous side. And yeah, again, bring that education of that. This is what I think should be in schools. Instead of avoiding the whole issue, is actually talk about being toxic gamers and what that means, and how to deal with toxic gamers, and how not to be a toxic gamer yourself. For those that don't know toxic gamers, it's just people that are really, really mean to everybody, which seems to be a set thing that people do, especially to a new player. It's like, learn how to encourage people in. And there's now games coming out where they ban people straight away if they're being toxic, and it's all about helping that new player feel like part of the team. But again, yeah, let's say if this was actually brought into education, so then we learn about loot boxes and, you know, pay-to-win type games, then young people would be on that same wavelength. They would get it, either that or it would make gaming so lame that no one would play gaming anymore because it's in schools [laughs]. Like, oh, it sucks now [laughs]. SAMI: Yeah, I think that that way that you embrace kind of what gaming is and you say, well, actually, we can see that it's got a benefit. We can see that it's positive. How do we get the absolute most out of this? How can we not hide, stick our heads in the sand to the issues that might be there? And how can we then say, "Let's use this?" And I think, I mean, my mom will be listening to this podcast for sure. But I think it's something which it's quite disruptive what you're doing. I really do feel that way kind of dabbling in gaming, working as a consultant in the coding industry. I actually teach neurodivergent kids as well on the side. And I'm actually mentoring another kid in coding as well. And what you're doing, as I said at the beginning, it's mind-blowing, and we could talk to you for hours. We have a little chat on this podcast, which listeners can't see. And I asked Rémy, like, "Do you have any questions before you want to wrap up?" And Rémy was just like, "I just want to keep listening. I'm loving it." And I'm exactly...I feel like we can listen to...I think me and Rémy game and we dabble here and there as well ourselves. So, it's definitely something which speaks to us so much. But I've got to thank you so much for your time, for taking the time to jump on with us, give us such an insight into the work that you're doing with MindJam. Let's talk about the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award Ceremony Open Day. Give us some info. DAN: Oh yeah. Well, this is a lovely thing. I've luckily enough to be involved with BAFTA on this for a few years. An early success of MindJam was I was nominated as Mentor of The Year and finalist for Mentor of The Year for BAFTA in 2021. And they run this thing called Young Games Designers every year, and it's brilliant because they do...it's two sides to it. One is actually making a game, but then, of course, not all young people are ready to make a game. And, you know, so the other side is a games concept where you could just send in sketches, ideas, things like that. And that's really accessible for lots of young people we work with, of course. But yeah, in July, I don't have the date; it's early July, we have the award ceremony, which is on this Saturday. But then on the Sunday at BAFTA in London, it's an open day for families to come. You have to apply and get a ticket. I'm sure you guys can put the link on here later on. But yeah, MindJam will be there, but there's loads of game places. I think TT Games will be there who make the LEGO games. And there's all sorts of...we have D&D there. We have all sorts and talks on how to get into the industry and things like that. So, it's really a great thing to come to if you're a young person who's interested in gaming. SAMI: That's really cool. So, parents, if you're listening, save up all that screen time so you can use it. A month's worth of screen time [chuckles] at the BAFTA Awards, Young Game Designers Awards Ceremony in the Open Day in London. If people want to get hold of you, Dan, where's the best place? They've heard this. They're inspired. They feel like they've got someone who would benefit from your services. Where's the best place to get in touch? DAN: If you go to our website, it's mindjam.org.uk, and you can email us at hello@mindjam.org.uk. And I think you said this podcast is international, isn't it? So, we do offer sessions all around the world. We have mentors in America, in Australia, in Japan, all over the place basically. MindJam is universal. So, wherever you are, get in touch. And if you're interested in being a mentor as well, get in touch as well, so... SAMI: Definitely, I highly recommend. And I've already got people I can think of that I'm going to be passing your details on to. Listeners, listeners, listeners, our lovely listeners, no one likes missing out on things. Remember that flight you missed? The train that passed you by? Your partner's birthday? I've been there, by the way; I missed one recently. It's a horrible feeling. 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In this conversation, Dr. Allan Gates discusses the importance of addressing mental health in the church and breaking the stigma surrounding it. He focuses on the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and marital problems. Dr. Gates emphasizes the need for the church to reveal Christ, relieve suffering, and restore people's lives. He debunks common myths about mental illness and highlights the role of genetics, biology, and psychological trauma in mental health. Dr. Gates also shares a simple plan for personal well-being, including physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects. He addresses the impact of social media on mental health and offers advice for navigating relationships with individuals dealing with mental health issues.Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:35] Topic Introduction[03:28] Guest Introduction[05:49] Addressing Mental Health in the Church[08:18] Debunking Myths About Mental Illness in Church[10:24] The Role of the Church in Mental Health[13:53] Genetic and Biological Components of Mental Illness[17:00] Psychological Trauma and Coping Skills[18:33] Simple Plan for Mental Health: PERSON Acronym[23:36] Challenges in Therapy and Patient Accountability[25:35] Hope and Treatability of Mental Illness[26:18] Scripture and Identity in Christ[27:33] Sin and Mental Illness[29:20] Impact of Social Media on Mental Health[32:18] Silence and Mindfulness[33:39] Married Couple on Mental Health[36:19] Online Therapy and Contact Information[37:43] Conclusion and Contact InformationResources mentioned:Dr. Allan Gates' Email: jagates1955@gmail.comVisibly Fit™ 7-Week Accelerator ProgramConnect with today's guest:Dr. Allan Gates, hailing from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, is a highly respected expert in the field of mental health. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Gates has served as the Clinical Director of one of the largest psychiatric hospitals and clinics in the United States. His extensive career includes leadership roles in inpatient psychiatric programs, substance abuse programs, mental health intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient psychiatric clinics.Dr. Gates has also dedicated significant time to training campus pastors on mental health issues and has contributed to marriage and pastors' conferences. He is the author of two insightful books: "The Road to Recovery" and "Where's God?" Known for his engaging personality and deep understanding of mental health, Dr. Gates is committed to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate mental health challenges.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Emily Turinas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her PhD in counseling psychology. Dr. Turinas brings her expertise and passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. From understanding the psychological impact of traumatic birth experiences to seeking therapy as a path to healing, Dr. Emily Turinas provides valuable insights into navigating therapy for birth-related trauma or even just the typical stressors parents experience during the perinatal period. Whether you're a pregnant or postpartum parent struggling with mental health, are a birth trauma survivor, or you're a healthcare professional seeking to support those in need, this episode offers guidance and inspiration for the journey toward healing and empowerment. Join us as we explore the transformative power of therapy and the ability to reclaim hope for the future.  LiveOak-Psychology.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MessyFeeling@‌liveoakpsychology  TakeawaysReoccurring thoughts and intrusive thoughts about a traumatic birth or unexpected birth experience can be signs that therapy may be beneficial.Struggling to attach or feel connected with your baby or partner after a traumatic birth may indicate the need for professional help.Therapy modalities like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy can be effective in processing and healing from birth trauma.Online therapy has become more accessible and can be just as effective as in-person therapy, making it easier for new parents to prioritize self-care.Consistency and ongoing support from friends and family can be crucial for someone who has experienced trauma during the perinatal period.It's important to remember that there is no one right way to experience the postpartum period, and seeking therapy is a valid and helpful option for those who are struggling.Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!  Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/  This episode is sponsored by Cheryl Reeley, LCSW. You can reach out at Cheryl Reeley LCSW Pregnancy & Postpartum online therapy for womenIG: @cherylreeleylcswIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify! (00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer (01:02) - Introduction to the Topic and Guest (02:12) - The Prevalence of Birth Trauma and the Importance of Education (03:06) - Recognizing the Signs: When to Seek Therapy After a Traumatic Delivery (07:09) - The Benefits of Seeking Therapy Sooner Rather Than Later (11:40) - Exploring Therapy Modalities for Healing from Birth Trauma (15:14) - The Effectiveness of Online Therapy for Postpartum Support (18:26) - Supporting a Loved One Through Trauma: Tips for Friends and Family (22:03) - Prioritizing Self-Care: The Importance of Seeking Help and Therapy (24:20) - Conclusion and Podcast Outro

In this episode, Haim discusses his extensive experience providing group and being an early adopter of group therapy in 2006, which lead to his work on the effectiveness of telehealth. He discussed how in 1995 he started an internet forum called GP Listserv which now consists of 400 group therapists from all over the world who join together to discuss group therapy. Haim talked about his group analytic relational approach to therapy and discusses the difference between psychodynamic and relational approaches. He talked about how the research has found clinicians experience four obstacles to online therapy, and discusses the various ways one can address them. He explained that these obstacles include (1) Setting (2) Disembodied Environment (3) Presence and (4) Ignoring the Background in Online Settings. He discusses the body of research surrounding online therapy which is very promising and explains how a meta-analysis concluded that for individual therapy, there is no difference in the results for online vs in person therapy. According to research, the best predictor of success in individual therapy is the therapeutic alliance and goes on to list the three components of the therapeutic alliance which are agreeing on goals, agreeing on tasks, and bonding. While online group therapy is less researched, Haim's experience suggests that it is very effective. He explained how in group therapy, the factor that is most predictive of success is the cohesion of the group, rather than the therapeutic alliance. He goes on to discuss how the preference of modality –such as having an auditory or visual preference– influences one's ability to effectively do online therapy. He talked about how in groups, time, space, and attention are always shared, which can create turmoil for group members. He also discussed how keeping attention can be difficult online because there are more distractions and people may feel more unnoticed, which can promote disengagement in an online group setting. He recommends that small group therapy should consist of group sizes between six and ten people and for people who are not as skilled or experienced, groups should not exceed eight people. In 2018, Haim created an online training process group for therapists, and these groups consist of therapists from all over the world where they discuss their experiences with group therapy and learn how to improve their practice, but also use them to work on their personal issues, thus providing professional and personal growth. Dr. Haim Weinberg is a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 23243) & Israel and has a private practice in Sacramento, California, with more than 40 years of experience. He is also a group analyst and Certified Group Psychotherapist. He is past President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society, and list-owner of the group psychotherapy professional online discussion forum. Haim was the Academic Vice-President of the Professional School of Psychology in which he created and coordinates an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy and marital therapy. He published books on Internet groups and about Fairy Tales and the Social Unconscious, and co-edited a book about the large group and a series of books about the social unconscious. He is on the clinical faculty of Psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center and Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and of the International Group Psychotherapy Association, as well as a Distinguished Fellow of the Israeli Group Psychotherapy Association. He has received several awards including the Harold Bernard Group Psychotherapy Training Award and the Ann Alonso Award for Excellence in Psychodynamic Group Therapy. He also co-edited the books: 1. Theory and Practice of Online Therapy: Internet-delievered Interventions for Individuals, Groups, Families, and Organizations. 2. Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm. 3. The Virtual Group Therapy Circle: Advances in Online Group Theory and Practice with Arnon Rolnick and Adam Leighton.

grief is a complicated emotion that heavily affects our mental health. often, it can feel complicated and impossible to deal with. in this episode, we will discuss grief and the impact it has on us, why it's important to deal with, and how we can ultimately work through and not around the grief. welcome back to Feel Your Feelings. Online Therapy, 20% off with code THERAPY20 - click here

Hey Everyone!Adam Putterman, the Co-Founder of Ours Premarital Couples Therapy joined me on the podcast. Ours has been featured in The New York Times, People, and Brides Magazine. Couples therapy has traditionally been a hush-hush topic, however, more people are beginning to talk about its positive outcomes on relationships. Adam and I discussed normalizing couples therapy through community building and organic marketing strategies. We chatted about overcoming marketing challenges with a sensitive topic that isn't easily shared over social media, their story to starting a premarital couples therapy platform, affiliate relationships, and pivoting marketing strategies. If you have an online business this episode is for you! As someone who is an advocate for therapy I highly suggest listening to this one. Enjoy and share with a friend who may love this episode!Check out Ours HERE!To keep up with me on instagram, follow me @alexagrowmybusinessTo learn more about The Friday Society Membership, click here To join my newsletter for free marketing advice, click hereTo view all of my free resources, click here!

Today's guest, Sarah Rollins of Embodied Wellness, shares insights into somatic experiencing and its importance in therapy.Sarah describes her unique journey, including performing at Carnegie Hall with a klezmer band during her middle school years. Despite initially pursuing somatic experiencing training during her time as a mental health therapist, she found it challenging to integrate this body-focused trauma treatment within her agency's traditional framework. The pandemic provided an unexpected opportunity for her to launch Embodied Wellness, allowing her to address the rising need for trauma-informed care.We explore the mind-body connection, a core concept of somatic experiencing. Sarah explains how physical symptoms, such as stomach aches or chest fluttering, can be manifestations of trauma. This understanding challenges the often-separate view of physical ailments and mental health. Jon shares his own experiences with anxiety, reinforcing Sarah's points about the profound impact of emotional distress on the body.The episode takes a practical turn as Sarah demonstrates a brief somatic exercise with Jon, highlighting the process of identifying and addressing physical sensations linked to stress. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these sensations without overwhelming the client, suggesting techniques like focusing on a smaller percentage of the sensation to make it more manageable.We also delve into various therapeutic techniques such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), where bilateral stimulation helps reprocess traumatic events to reduce distress. Sarah explains that while the memory of the trauma remains, the distress associated with it diminishes.Additionally, the discussion touches on the importance of mental health in the workplace. Sarah underscores the necessity for employees to learn emotional regulation and effective communication to foster a healthier work environment. We discuss how emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for professional interactions, a sentiment echoed by Jon's anecdote about workplace dynamics.Lisa shares her own strategies for managing stress and anxiety in her real estate career, highlighting breathing techniques and the significance of addressing the nervous system. This practical advice aligns with Sarah's emphasis on having a variety of tools to handle different situations.Sarah's key takeaway for listeners seeking therapy is the importance of finding a therapist they feel comfortable with, comparing it to the process of dating. Comfort and trust in the therapeutic relationship are crucial for effective treatment.We wrap up the episode with our guest reflecting on her educational journey, notably influenced by a graduate student instructor who helped her understand her own biases without shame. Sarah's contact information is provided for listeners interested in exploring somatic experiencing or other holistic treatments offered by her team.This episode provides valuable insights into the somatic approach to therapy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind and body in addressing trauma and anxiety.Embodied Wellness: https://embodiedwellnesstherapy.com/More on Somatic Experiencing: https://traumahealing.org/ Learn more about the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce: https://www.royaloakchamber.com/Connect with our hosts:Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/

Are you feeling stressed? Overworked? Overwhelmed? ....You're not alone! Unfortunately, running away to a deserted island with man butlers in speedos isn't always an option. That's why Jayna is sharing 4 of the things she does to keep her sh*t together amidst an overpacked schedule and minimal free time. If you find yourself struggling to find peace amidst all of your obligations, then this one's for you!  Guided Meditation At 22:07 IN THIS EPISODE: A Guided Mediation For Inner Peace Tips For Handling Stress Muting People On Social Media The Benefits of Therapy  The Benefits of Girl Talk Coping Mechanisms for Stress Mental Health Awareness Month   RESOURCES: Mental Health Counselling + Life Coach: Nancy Kataria, RCC Auraprofcounselling@gmail.com INSTA: @aura.counselling    Online Therapy: www.betterhelp.com   Please share this show with anyone you know who could use a little BLE…let's grow this tribe together!    CONNECT WITH US! (Don't be shy!)   Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast    If you loved this episode and would like to support Jayna and Big Lash Energy please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy   Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! …Come join us!  Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup    We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com    Join our email list to be a #BLEBestie!  Sign Up NOW! https://www.hellojayna.com  

One reason for the online therapy boom, experts say, is that mental health care has never been so accessible. Services that once required a car trip or bus ride – and that were beyond the reach of some rural Americans – are suddenly one click away.

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This episode is for all the men out there…and the people who love them.  Men…are you puzzled by conflicting advice that says ‘masculinity is toxic and you need to embrace your feminine side'…while at the same time you're being instructed to “be strong, take charge, and suppress your emotions”?  That advice simply results in anxiety and uncertainty.  Our guest is Marc Azoulay, the founder of Men's Therapy Online, a community and healing hub for men who want to get back on their feet or take their lives to the next level.  With a background in psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and Buddhism, Marc is able help men uncover and destroy the unconscious barriers that hold them back.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Exploring Male Leadership and Perception 01:07 A Journey from Trauma to Healing 05:07 The Evolution of Masculinity and Its Modern Challenges 18:16 Building a Supportive Community for Men's Emotional Growth 18:31 The Role of Psychedelics in Personal Development and Therapy 33:13 How To Connect With Mark Azoulay

In this special bonus episode, YBT deep dives into the world of online therapy platforms, such as Better Help (which YBT accidentally calls better ‘health' due to health on the brain, sorry!), Talkspace, and others. YBT sheds light on the dark side of the online therapy business, such as ethical issues including HIPAA violations. YBT outlines pros/cons for both patients AND practitioners, and shares many anonymous testimonials from people who have been negatively impacted by these platforms.YBT shares resources by outlining excellent platforms that are certified and accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and are Hitrust-certified. In addition, YBT provides resources for inclusive and reputable online therapy finder services, to help ALL people access they help they need and deserve.  Therapy should help, not harm. YBT loudly advocates for patients and providers and sends love and support to those who have been negatively impacted.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.

The Carlpooling merch store is live right now! Check it out and support the show at carlpooling.com/storeClaudine Gay used to be the world's smuggest diversity hire. Now she's unemployed. This week we dig into the moral hollowing of America's academic institutions. What a special treat.Our sponsors:This episode is also sponsored by Death Wish Coffee. Rebellious by Nature, Death Wish has the bold flavor you crave with the kick you need. Try it today at carlpooling.com/coffee and us checkout code: DWCAFF10 for 10% off your order.This episode is brought to you by Online-Therapy.com. They specialize in proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and offer flexible online plans that puts the power of therapy on your schedule. We all need help sometimes and carlpooling listeners get 20% off. Try Online-Therapy.com today.Socials:Follow us on Twitter: @carlpoolingFollow us on Instagram: @carlpoolingDon't forget to rate the show and leave a review wherever you're listening to us!

Men in women's sports is completely ridiculous. The fact that saying that is controversial highlights the fact that the west no longer deserves to exist. Thankfully the good folks over at the Daily Wire don't care about inciting some controversy with their new comedy: Ladyballers. Join us for our in depth and yet spoiler free review.Our sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Private Internet Access. Don't listen to carlpooling unprotected. Go to carlpooling.com/pia right now to secure yourself online.This episode is brought to you by Online-Therapy.com. They specialize in proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and offer flexible online plans that puts the power of therapy on your schedule. We all need help sometimes and carlpooling listeners get 20% off. Try Online-Therapy.com today.Socials:Follow us on Twitter: @carlpoolingFollow us on Instagram: @carlpoolingDon't forget to rate the show and leave a review wherever you're listening to us!

The doctor is in!  But what if the doctor isn't human?  Our favorite psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, joins the podcast as we discuss the growing impact of AI, and specifically AE (artificial empathy), in the medical field and in the most important aspects of our daily life.  What is Chatbot Therapy?  Can AE make us better humans or is it merely manipulating us?  This technology can be a game changer for providing support for human doctors in assessing actionable treatment and dramatically increasing access to mental healthcare services.  But with all of the progressive promise also comes the potential perils.  The father of AI has sounded the alarm warning us that AI is growing faster than we can control or regulate it.  Global security agreements and regulation must be established and implemented before it's too late to prevent artificial intelligence from outsmarting us all.

Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene introduces a new program that will offer online therapy to New York City teens, and other health-related news.

The Carlpooling merch store is live right now! Check it out and support the show at carlpooling.com/storeYou probably don't need me to tell you this, but the government hates your guts and wants to rip of the constitution to use as confetti for the going away party they throw to send you off to a labor camp in Wyoming for all the thought crimes you commit. The report released by Rep. Jim Jordan this week makes that abundantly clear. Luckily carlpooling is standing in the gap, sheltering your fragile bodies and minds from our would be tyrants with beautiful, life giving information. Stand in the shade of our magnanimous sacrifice. And like, but a t shirt. Free loader.Our sponsors:This episode is also sponsored by Death Wish Coffee. Rebellious by Nature, Death Wish has the bold flavor you crave with the kick you need. Try it today at carlpooling.com/coffee and us checkout code: DWCAFF10 for 10% off your order.This episode is brought to you by Online-Therapy.com. They specialize in proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and offer flexible online plans that puts the power of therapy on your schedule. We all need help sometimes and carlpooling listeners get 20% off. Try Online-Therapy.com today.Socials:Follow us on Twitter: @carlpoolingFollow us on Instagram: @carlpoolingDon't forget to rate the show and leave a review wherever you're listening to us!

Today on Ask Kati Anything, I will be talking about being obsessed with our mental illness and diagnosis, and why we can find ourselves spending so much time researching them. I will also explain sleep's role in our mental health and what to do if we aren't sleeping well. Then we will dig into exercise and how it can be used as a form of self injury and what we can do about it. We will then discuss dating someone with BPD and how we can be more supportive, ways that we can build safety for ourselves, and what we have to do in order to deserve therapy. I have been constantly thinking about my depression and eating disorder. I am always looking up articles about it, watching YouTube videos about it, and taking online self assessments. Why could I be obsessing so much? How do you cope with life when you don't get adequate sleep? I experienced bad sleep deprivation (from changing shifts originally from overnights to day shift) which made it hard to function ... What are your thoughts on exercise as a form of self injury? It has so many benefits for me, and I know a lot of folks struggling with anxiety, depression, ocd have used it as a “healthy” coping skill. When would it become a form of self injury rather than self care? I recently started dating someone with BPD and I was wondering if you had any tips on where to start learning about how to be supportive of them. Especially when it comes to splitting behavior. I don't just want to trust dr. Google. How can I build safety for myself? I've been doing better in all areas, but I never feel safe in my body. Is this normal for someone with extensive trauma history... I wanted to ask you if I even deserve to be able to go to therapy if I've never experienced any trauma. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but my therapist says that it's genetic. If that's true, then how is talk therapy going to... Merch https://spreadshop-admin.spreadshirt.com/katimorton/ My Books (in stores now) Traumatized Are u ok? Online Therapy? While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Shop my Favs Instacart Amazon: Partnerships Linnea Toney linnea@underscoretalent.com Please Read If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

The Carlpooling merch store is live right now! Check it out and support the show at carlpooling.com/storeCrowder got his hands on the Nashville shooter's manifesto, but only carlpooling has it's hand on the truth. This week we discuss the implications that this document and those like it have on us all.Our sponsors:This episode is also sponsored by Death Wish Coffee. Rebellious by Nature, Death Wish has the bold flavor you crave with the kick you need. Try it today at carlpooling.com/coffee and us checkout code: DWCAFF10 for 10% off your order.This episode is brought to you by Online-Therapy.com. They specialize in proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and offer flexible online plans that puts the power of therapy on your schedule. We all need help sometimes and carlpooling listeners get 20% off. Try Online-Therapy.com today.Socials:Follow us on Twitter: @carlpoolingFollow us on Instagram: @carlpoolingDon't forget to rate the show and leave a review wherever you're listening to us!

Sançar's Sahin, Co-founder at Oliva, a B2B2C startup that provides on-demand therapy, coaching, and classes. It has previously worked with employees of companies like HubSpot and Sifted. Oliva focuses on effective process matching to build a value-based platform. In today's episode, Sançar shares his personal story of experiencing burnout while working in a fast-growing startup and the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[01:26] Sançar's personal story and getting to work on Oliva.[06:19] Maiko's Mental health journey.[07:39] Getting Mental health support, Online Therapy.[12:50] How Oliva Works.[19:08] Sançar's Perspective.[24:57] Oliva's differentiation factor.[30:09] Achieving wide adoption within a company.[35:27] Onboarding solution.[36:59] Insight into acquiring the first 10 customers.[38:50] Hardest lesson Sancar had to learn.[41:09] The future of Oliva.KEY LESSONS & QUOTES“There are many bad things about the pandemic, but one of the good things is that it accelerated reducing stigma around talking about mental health and accessing help.” [10:09]“Mental health is one of the most important things affecting a business.” [23:05]“To make a meaningful impact on your mental well-being, you can't just focus on preventative  and content-based care.” [25:12]“Bad matches in online therapy cause people to opt out completely because they believe it isn't them."  [26:17]Support the show

In this perfect seasonal gift of an episode of the STAB! show, right off the spindle host Jesse Jones welcomes a convenient and clear headed panel in Aubrey Zevallos, Tavaris Smith, & Jeff Brown to share their three takes on AIWFC, greeting cards for “So, you saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus”, “Sorry to hear your … Continue reading »

Brendan Sagalow and Sidney Gantt join Luis J. Gomez and Zac Amico and they discuss recovering from Skankfest, Jamar Neighbors pulling out of Carnival of Combat, Hamas vs Israel, What're You Snackin' On - hummus edition, confirmation and communion in Catholicism, vaginal hygiene and when it began, the worst vagina they've encountered, sensory deprivation tanks and cryotherapy chambers, robot cops in NYC, Luis' solution for war, the therapist who quit on Sidney, the 24 year old social worker who had sex with a 13 year old boy and so much more!(Air Date: October 9th, 2023)Support our sponsors!BakScape.com/RAP - Use promo code: RAP to save on your order!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!BlueMagiClinic.com - Use promo code: RAP to get 10% off!Buy Tickets To Carnival Of Combat Here! CarnivalOfCombat.comTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Real Ass Podcast151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003Real Ass Podcast merchandise is available at https://podcastmerch.com/collections/real-ass-podcastYou can watch Real Ass Podcast LIVE for FREE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: RAP for a 7-day FREE trial with access to every Real Ass Podcast show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Brendan SagalowTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendansagalowInstagram: https://instagram.com/brendansagalowComedy Special: https://youtube.com/brendansagalowTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sags2richesSidney GanttTwitter: https://twitter.com/SidneyGanttInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidneyganttPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChakraPoppersLuis J. GomezTwitter: https://twitter.com/luisjgomezInstagram: https://instagram.com/gomezcomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisJGomezComedyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/prrattlesnakeWebsite: https://www.luisofskanks.comZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is about a new idea for therapy. 

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton addresses whether or not our therapist knows when we lie. She also explained why they may call you out on it, and why being honest is important but difficult. She then talks about why therapists are taught to watch body language and notice what their patients do in session or when stressed out. Kati then explores the difference between a body memory and actual physical pain. She also talks about the difference between shock and dissociation and whether or not they can occur at the same time. This and so much more in this week's episode!Ask Kati Anything ep.179 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Ask Kati Anything ep. 178 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. Do therapists know when their clients are lying, or trying to avoid certain topics? If so, what do you do as a therapist? 2. From your perspective as a therapist, how important is it or, or how much do you pay attention to your clients' body language during session? I tend to get very anxious and unconsciously begin to fidget or... 3. How do I know if a certain pain is "just" pain or if it is a body memory? What exactly is a body memory when you don't remember anything else and don't have other memories that could explain where it is from? 4. Have you ever had a client who was deaf?!? If they needed an interpreter would the interpreter sign a confidentiality agreement not to disclose any information?!? Have you ever treated someone who was deaf? 5. How does menopause affect your mental health and do you have any tips for how to best deal with all of the changes, physically and emotionally. 6. I am a 54 year old woman diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and ADD. I just recently dislocated my finger, and my question is what is the difference between shock and dissociation? Can you be in shock and dissociate at the same time? 7. Years ago my dad got a new girlfriend after he got separated from my mum. I didn't have any problem with her other than I didn't like the fact that she was not my mum. I thought she was actually really nice, but after they got another daughter she started complaining when I... 8. Why do I find it so hard to apologize? For example, when my husband points out a wrong behavior of mine, even if I know he is right, I counter accuse him of something or I get to thinking of everything he has done in the past that hurted me... KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

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A subreddit asks if anyone has had success becoming more of a secure attachment style. I read the question and some comments of some who have had some success become more of a secure attachment style. One of the key things for single people is to choose a partner who doesn't trigger your attachment style.  The comments are coming from those with a preoccupied anxious attachment style. If you don't know your strongest attachment style I have two attachment style quizzes to help you out. The first one is less detailed but also has material to assist in your attachment style journey. The second link is more detailed and I recommend doing it several times during different times in your life to see you progress or lack of progress. Or see how someone is affecting your attachment style. The four attachment styles are the secure attachment style, the preoccupied anxious attachment style, the dismissive avoidant attachment style, and the fearful avoidant attachment style, which is also known as the disorganized attachment style. You will have all of the attachment styles but at different levels. You will most likely be stronger in one attachment style.  You can also learn attachment styles from me on TikTok and YouTube Shorts at @relationshipattachments. Here is the link for the book on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for those interested in researching that: https://amzn.to/3YmuqiG Attachment Quiz 1: https://pds.idevaffiliate.com/151.html Attachment Quiz 2: http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl Better Help Link with 10% discount: https://betterhelp.com/relationshipattachments Online-Therapy: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=2492 Attached Book: https://amzn.to/3XYqMLX Avoidant Book: https://amzn.to/3Dlaovs

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains what body memories are, if pain can be related to trauma, and what the difference is between a flashback and an intrusive thought. She also explains why we may need to stay on medication for a long period of time, and why we may not notice when we are depressed. She also talks about what we can do if we are struggling to stay present in therapy and talk about the hard stuff, and what we can do to heal from codependency. This and so much more in this week's episode. Ask Kati Anything ep. 178 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. I've heard people say that someone can be unhappy or depressed without realizing it and I've seen it happen. I was wondering if that could happen in the reverse? 2. In one of your videos you mentioned that medication should not be needed forever. How do I know it's time for me to get off my meds? 3. I'm currently in therapy to process trauma with my ex. My ex was physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, the latter of which has been even more difficult to grapple with due to my faith and perspective on sex... 4. I wondered what your thoughts were on gut feelings about people? I usually get a gut feeling about someone pretty much instantly on meeting them whether they are inherently “good or bad” 5. How do you heal from codependency? 6. I recently started seeing a therapist and I'm starting to develop a crush on him. Is this normal? Should I say something about it? 7. Hi kati, I was just wondering if it's possible to have ptsd from a home invasion/ break in? I talk with my therapist about this but she never says you can have ptsd from it, but when I told her that anytime I hear things that sound like they did that morning it freaks me out and makes me feel like it's happening again she tells me I'm having a flashback. KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

In this subreddit we have a couple who are a fearful avoidant and a dismissive avoidant originally but have been moving towards becoming a secure attachment style. But during a situation the dismissive avoidants responds how an avoidant would. The other person responds correctly due to her attachment style work.  The question asked was. What healing looks like for two insecurely attached partners actively working  towards security. As a fearful avoidant who leans anxious attachment style, I'm two years into my healing journey and counting. I married my avoidant attachment style partner in April who's been on this shared journey. We're both leaning more secure attachment style. I've shared quite a bit about my own personal journey and our relationship journey on reddit.  I just wanted to share and remind you guys that true change is a process, for many, it'll be life long. I'm discovering things everyday about myself through the lens of my past. It's like writing a new story but it's so worth it. My partner and I have come a long way since some therapy and practicing healthier relating when triggered.  Like yesterday, I expressed something that caught by avoidant attachment style partner off guard which was about me feeling stuck at my job and just in life. I saw him withdrawing into himself and becoming uncomfortable. He'd taken it personally and that my feelings were based on what he lacks as a partner. I almost became completely triggered but I calmed myself, we went through our night, I told him I love him before bed. I know from what he's shared in therapy and with me before that he, like many avoidants, perceives criticism and rejection if their partners are unhappy.  Just like more anxious attachment style leaning folks perceive rejection and fear abandonmnet in these scenarios. I decided to talk about in this morning and he explained exactly what I thought was going on in his head. Truthfully, I was frustrated that this is still a thing since I just want to be able to share with my partner how I feel in a non-criticizing vulnerable way without them taking it personally. So we closed the conversation for a couple of hours. But I remind myself that I married this man knowing his tough childhood physical and emotional abandonment. If you don't know if your strongest attachment style is the preoccupied anxious attachment style, the secure attachment style, the dismissive avoidant attachment style, or the fearful avoidant attachment style, also known as the disorganized attachment style, I have two links to help you figure that out.  Reddit Question: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnxiousAttachment/comments/156ze9q/what_healing_looks_like_for_two_insecurely/ Attachment Quiz 1 https://pds.idevaffiliate.com/151.html Attachment Quiz 2 http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl Better Help Therapy with 10% discount: https://betterhelp.com/relationshipattachments Online-Therapy discount: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=2492 Attached Book: https://amzn.to/3XYqMLX Avoidant Book: https://amzn.to/3Dlaovs

Today I'm going over the history of attachment styles. If you are like me you'd like to know about the history of the things you learn. I go over the beginnings of attachment theory and talk about the pioneers, John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and Mary Main.  If you don't if your strongest attachment style is the secure attachment style, the preoccupied anxious attachment style, the dismissive avoidant attachment style, or the fearful avoidant, also known as the disorganized attachment style, I have two links for you to find that out. The first link is faster to complete and has some tools to help you with your attachment style. The second link is more detailed and can be taken multiple times to see how you are in different times of your life.  I also provided some book recommendations and online therapy discounts. Attachment Quiz 1 and resources: https://pds.idevaffiliate.com/151.html Attachment Quiz 2: http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl Attached Book: https://amzn.to/3XYqMLX Avoidant Book: https://amzn.to/3Dlaovs Better Help Online Therapy 10% Discount: https://betterhelp.com/relationshipattachments Online-Therapy.com https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=2492

In this question from the avoidant attachment subreddit a fearful avoidant, also known as a disorganized attachment style person, is wondering how much time is too much time when starting to date someone new. The person believes they are dating an anxious attachment style person. And that person already wants to spend hours with the fearful avoidant person, which of course can scare off an avoidant attachment style person real quick.  If you don't know if your strongest attachment style is the secure attachment style, the preoccupied anxious attachment style, the dismissive avoidant attachment style, or the fearful avoidant attachment style I have 2 links for you to check out. The first link is very quick and offers up some classes on attachment style from The Personal Development School runned by the well known attachment style therapist Thais Gibson. The second link is more detaled and you can take several times over different parts of your life to see how you've changed. I also have links for two attachment style books I recommend. And also some online therapy options including Better Help.  Attachment Quiz 1: https://pds.idevaffiliate.com/151.html Attachment Quiz 2: http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl Attached Book: https://amzn.to/3XYqMLX Avoidant Book: https://amzn.to/3Dlaovs Better Help Online Therapy with a 10% discount: https://betterhelp.com/relationshipattachments Online-Therapy.com Discount: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=2492   These are all affiliate links.

This week Kati discusses attachment to our therapist. Why it can happen, what triggers the attachment and what we can do to better handle it. She also talks about suicidal ideation, and why it can sometimes be done to get more attention. Then Kati explains what the ethical implications are when we find out our therapist is seeing our significant other, and what visualizations can mean for our trauma response. This and so much more in this week's episode! Xoxo Ask Kati Anything ep. 174 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Join Kati in her powerful new LIVE Online Workshop on ATTACHMENT - JULY 21st & 28th ⁠⁠⁠https://katimorton.com/the-shop⁠⁠⁠ Can't make it to the LIVE event? Pre-order your recorded version ⁠⁠⁠here Audience questions: 1. I've been in therapy for the last 3 years and I've made some small improvements in myself but there's something I still struggle with and I'm a bit confused. I'm super attached to my therapist, with a big fear of abandonment... 2. I have a question about suicidal ideation. Recently I've been having thoughts that I want to attempt suicide, even though I don't want to actually succeed. I don't understand these thoughts because... 3. Hi Kati, my therapist is mint. I've been seeing her for two years but I've recently found out that the girl I'm dating also sees her for weekly sessions! 4. A few weeks ago in an AKA episode, you said “our brain doesn't know the difference between us visualizing it and it really happening” when talking about ways to combat stage fright. I may be taking this out of context but I have a lot of repressed memories... 5. I struggle with dissociation (specifically chronic derealisation) and I'm not sure my therapist knows what this is. When I told her about it she just became obsessed with ‘parts work' but I don't have DID, I just feel really spacey. 6. In an old episode and there was a question which mentioned “acting out” a body memory or flashback. The actual question was about something else but I've had a similar experience... 7. I am currently in therapy and my therapist whenever I bring something difficult up asks me what it makes me feel and my emotions linked to it and I just don't know, it's like I go numb... 8. Can a person have a very low self-esteem and at the same time look down on other people and criticize them? 9. Why might I be having the urge to cut, even though I hate my scars and don't know that deep down I don't want to do it anymore? Timestamps created by: @natalieedelstein Q1 0:37 Q2 18:36 Q3 31:27 Q4 33:57 Q5 45:04 Q6 54:23 Q7 57:19 Q8 1:01:28 Q9 1:03:55 KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

Join Kati in her powerful new LIVE Online Workshop on ATTACHMENT - JULY 21st & 28th ⁠⁠https://katimorton.com/the-shop⁠⁠ Can't make it to the LIVE event? Pre-order your recorded version ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ This week licensed therapist Kati Morton dives into the reasons it could be hard for us to do the things that are really important to us, and why starting new things can be so difficult. She also dives into why having so much insight into the “whys” behind our behavior can help therapy move along more quickly, but doesn't mean that we are necessarily doing better. She then walks us through how we can choose what we should work on first in therapy, and how to overcome our emetophobia. She also explains what a disorganized attachment is and the various causes, why we can feel like there's always a wall between us and those we love, and so much more! Ask Kati Anything ep 173 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. It is so hard for me to do the things that are really important to me. I have ADHD and anxiety, and I get so much anxiety even if I... 0:55 2. A lot of the time, during sessions with my therapist, I will say things like: "I'm restricting my eating. I know it's because I want to feel like I have control over 14:24 3. How do I choose the most important/ urgent issue to work on in therapy? Whenever I start going through one issue with my therapist I start to think about all the others and that maybe we should be working on something else. That's often... 27:20 4. I have crippling emetophobia (fear of vomit) and it is literally ruining my life, help. I suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD from abuse, but I also have this crippling fear which is so damn embarrassing... 37:05 5. Could you talk a bit more about disorganized attachment? Does it always root from abuse and fear of your caregiver? 45:53 6. I've been feeling like there is a wall between me and others for my whole life, like I am a ghost and nobody can hear me or speak to me and now when I am a teenager, I feel this more than ever... 51:47 7. Do you think clients have a responsibility when it comes to flashbacks? My last therapist told me that I needed to practice self control and use grounding techniques in session. If I had a flashback in session she would end the session when I came back and cancel the next session so... 55:30 8. Do you have some tips for when you're overwhelmed, and it feels like using coping skills are making things worse? I had some very busy weeks, and I need some rest. But my body and mind are still in 'action!'-mode. 'Just doing nothing' is so hard... 1:03:48 KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

Episode 98. Today's episode is directly from an amazing community member question. Her question was: I would love to know ways that I, as a dietitian, can support my clients and even ways to help nudge them toward working with a therapist if they aren't already. Are there simple ways to help explain the importance of therapy, mindset, stress on weight loss goals? Any books, trainings, other resources you could share would be wonderful! Have you ever had a question like this? If you are a dietitian or other helping professional, my guess is you have. If you've ever had a question like this (or a similar one, like how do I get my therapy client to go see a dietitian, or how do I get my partner to go to therapy, etc), you'll love this episode!​ Getting someone to change or do anything is a challenge of course. Instead of convincing or coercing, we are going to talk about ways to get curious and help them do the same. What to Expect in this Interview In this interview, we cover: 6:40: If you are a dietitian, health coach, or other helping professional and working with someone you think would really benefit from therapy, what can you say to help this person see the value too 11:12: What if someone says "that's a good idea, I should" and then continues to not take steps towards therapy? 13:00: How can you encourage them to seek therapy without making them feel like their issues are "too much" or make them feel shame? 21:53: How can you tell if dietitian or health coaching services may not be enough? 24:58: My favorite research study, The Milkshake Study, that demonstrates the role of mindset on our biology so perfectly Some therapy resources for people who need some logistical help finding a therapist And much more! "I know I shouldn't focus on weight loss, but..." (Polarized Parts Alert!) Are you feeling unsure how to guide a client who wants to improve their relationship with food, but also wants to lose weight? We offer this super cool transformational exercise that can help your clients work to understand their polarized parts, build self-trust and listen to their intuition! This free PDF gives step-by-step instructions for doing one of my all-time favorite exercises (based on Internal Family Systems theory) to explore polarized parts. It will help clients get to know the parts of themselves without judgment, understand their intention, and create empowerment and harmony in their body. This is hands-down one of the best ways I've found to help support client autonomy and build self-trust at the same time. I can't wait to share it with you! Sign up today to begin this innovative journey! Therapy Resources Mentioned: NAMI Knowledge Article on Treatment: “I need to see a Psychiatrist/Therapist. How can I find one?” Provides options for low-cost/no-cost resources, Public Health Coverage (Medicaid, Medicare), and private insurance.  American Psychological Association offers a psychologist locator where you can search for a therapist; search by location and then filter by insurance carrier, treatment methods, specialization, languages spoken and more.  Online Therapy and Mental Health Apps MindBodyVA.com - Founded a led by Shawn's good friend and excellent psychologist colleague Dr. Sapna Doshi Disclaimer: This blog and podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individual professional advice or treatment, including medical or mental health advice. It does not constitute a provider patient relationship.

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about the reasons we can pick at our skin, bite our nails, and pull on our hair. She also explains why this can all be driven by OCD or other anxiety disorders. Next, she explains why we push ourselves to remember all of the details surrounding a trauma, and also why some of us don't want to remember any of it. She also dives into grief, how heavy it can be, and why it can sometimes be traumatizing. Kati also discusses the reasons we may struggle to say what we need to in therapy, and how to have boundaries between our work and home life. This and so much more in this week's episode! Ask Kati Anything ep.171 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. What causes people to pick their lips, bite their nails or scratch at their skin? Not only when they are triggered, but at random moments when they're safe and there's nothing wrong? I've struggled with picking my lips... 2. Thank you so much for your channel, and specifically, for this podcast. Why do I feel the need to remember what happened to me, meaning the specific, during my child sexual abuse... 3. I'm wondering if you could talk about how to process grief? I'm in therapy since 2 years and I was already working on my cptsd with my therapist but this year I've been grieving... 4. How can I learn to separate my work from the rest of my life? I am a pediatric oncology nurse. I care about my patients and their families so so much. I find it really challenging to disconnect when... 5. Sometimes when I'm in therapy I have things I want to tell my therapist but I don't always know how to start the conversation. I worry it'll be strange or out of context... 6. I struggle with an extreme lack of motivation to do anything that's not required of me. I have a challenging job that I can do well, but I spend evenings and weekends zoned out in bed, mindlessly scrolling social media or YouTube... 7. I'm about a year away from graduating as a LMHC and your channel and podcast have taught me a lot. I am diagnosed with GAD and depression and go through episodes of self-harm... 8. How do you know if you want to be a therapist? Like how do you figure out if you would be a good one, if it's the right career for you, or if it's just something you have an interest in but maybe shouldn't pursue? KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses the pluses and minuses of doing intense research about therapy and the process. She also talks about suicide risk and what is considered low, medium, and high risk. She digs into what constitutes eating disorder behavior and her thoughts on using cannabis before therapy. This and so much more in this week's episode! ATTACHMENT WORKSHOP - We will be exploring the way attachment to our primary caregivers affected us and how it may still be impacting us today. DETAILS: I will be hosting a LIVE workshop on July 21st & July 28th (session 2). Can't make the LIVE Workshop? we are offering a recorded version as well. Got to https://katimorton.com/the-shop to choose the right one for you. If you attend the LIVE workshop, you will have access to the recorded version once it is ready. Ask Kati Anything ep. 170 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. Is it normal for clients to do a lot (and I mean A LOT) of research about therapy? Like the modalities, assessment process, what specifically therapists are trained on etc. I feel like by looking into every single detail I can think of, I know all the therapist's “secrets” and... 1:00 2. Would you be considered low, medium or high risk if you have thoughts, plans and means, but no intent? Or if you had plans and means but no thought or intent? 12:04 3. I struggle with SA in the past from an older sibling when I was 5. I've struggled with it my whole life and I tried to go to therapy in high school because I developed anxiety and depression, but I stopped going because I wasn't ready to deal with it. I am 24... 21:53 4. I'm a full time college student getting my BA in Psychology, married, and living my life the best as I can. I'm diagnosed with CPTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. I am California Sober. I don't drink or do drugs and my caffeine intake is very low but I do partake in cannabis daily... 36:00 5. I have ASD and depression. I struggle a lot with identifying my own emotions. Nevertheless, I know that there are some very intense and painful emotions buried... 40:07 6. What are the consequences of growing up in an unsafe environment with a narcissistic parent? Is it ever possible to heal completely or will those wounds stay forever even after therapy? 52:29 7. I have a past of sexual trauma/assault that I had repressed since it happened and have started working through it for the first time in therapy this year. I know that my response to that experience was freezing/fawning and I completely dissociated from... 1:05:00 8. I don't know what to call it, maybe transference?? Here is what is happening. I worry about you when a regular video, AKA or OTDM is late or there is not one that week. I worry that something is wrong or you are hurt. When you do the raw videos I worry that you are going to say... 1:12:59 9. How do you know if parental divorce has caused any trauma in someone? 1:19:20 KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about the freeze state when making decisions. She explains why this can happen and what we can do to move through it. She also discusses PTSD and why we have the urge to minimize it or even struggle to call what happened trauma. She then digs into when it's time to end therapy and the red flags we should look out for. She also talks about our fear of doing something wrong and its link to trauma and hypervigilance. Kati explains why we can feel the pull towards relationships with people we know are unavailable or unable to give us what you know you deserve. This and so much more in this week's episode! Ask Kati Anything ep.169 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: Audience questions: 1. Could you give some strategies for when you go into the freeze state when you have to make decisions? I do this often and sometimes the decisions are simple... 00:31 2. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD. I can't shake the feeling that the abuse I have experienced isn't bad enough to cause PTSD, that I'm weak for reacting this way. It's hard for me to even call it abuse... 14:18 3. How do you know it's time to end therapy? I've been working with my therapist for a few years now but it feels kinda stagnant at the moment. Is this a sign I need to find a new therapist, end therapy completely or talk with them about... 28:23 4. Can being afraid of doing something wrong be related to trauma? I am so afraid - especially in relationships that mean a lot to me - to do something wrong. And there is a big fear in me of being... 39:52 5. Growing up, it was really hard to talk to my mom about my feelings. She was always stressed and worried about a lot of things. She was also very overprotective. Now I'm 31, and 2 years ago my mom retired, so... 50:52 6. Are there specific ways touch should be approached in therapy? For example someone asked a question about touch in social situations a few weeks ago and you suggested it could be practiced in therapy. But... 1:01:25 7. How might you explain the pull towards relationships with people you know are unavailable or unable to give you what you know you deserve? I have a past of sexual trauma/assault that I know is related, but as I've continued to work through this... 1:04:28 8. how might you explain the pull towards relationships with people you know are unavailable or unable to give you what you know you deserve? I have a past of... 1:07:45 KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why we can strive for attachment with a figure in our life that we thought was kind and good to us. She also talks about the reason we can have an aversion for people who are the same gender as our abuser. She then discusses why we can be so angry with ourselves, yet forgive people for doing worse things. Kati then talks about stage fright and how to deal with it as well as the differences between being lazy, depressed, and burned out. This and so much more in this week's episode.I'm hosting a LIVE Healthy Attachment Workshop in July - Find out more details here: https://www.katimorton.com/attachment Tickets will sell out. Reserve your spot today! Ask Kati Anything ep. 168 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: 1. I tend to attach to women teachers, psychologists, doctors (my aunts as well), etc. it always happens when there is even the slightest sign of care or interest in me. It has been happening since I can remember and I don't understand why. I have both parents and even though... 2. Can you give any advice about being angry at oneself? Lately, I feel angry because, during the past few years, I pressed me too much and neglected my needs. Now I feel that I have wasted too much time and this makes me aggressive towards my... 3. Any tips to help musicians who suffer from stage fright? 4. I hope you're well! (I asked that question before, but it didn't get answered so I thought I would just ask it again.) I watched your video "Am I Lazy, Depressed, or Burnt Out?". I know that I've always been a lazy person (at least as long as I remember), but I think I'm probably also depressed... 5. At age 14 I found proana sites online and that triggered me to start restricting, as I hated my body then. Over the past 11 years I have gone through phases of restricting, followed by phases of normal eating... 6. Can overeating come from missing life? So that you try to fill a void with food... but actually it is a void of immaterial things you are craving for? Such as healthiness, friendships, lightheartedness, happiness, time, hope,... 7. My sister emotionally abused me and when this came up in therapy with my new therapist she wants me to understand why my sister did it. This feels very invalidating and I feel like my new therapist isn't allowing me to feel my anger towards my sister... 8. Can somatic experiencing work for someone with dissociation? My therapist wants to try somatic therapy and I was/am open to it but I have doubts about knowing how my body feels. I mean, half the time, I can barely feel my body! KATI'S BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized   https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok?    http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ...MORE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton  & https://www.youtube.com/@OTDM Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton Online Therapy  I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Business Contact   Linnea Toney  linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askkatianything/support

Across the U.S., kids as young as 13 are being employed to do everything from packaging cereal to cleaning meatpacking plants. Many are migrants who came into the U.S. without their parents and were driven to work out of desperation. Now, lawmakers want to push for change. The story has us shaking our heads. Plus, is it OK to order the same dish as your spouse? Our hosts dive into a lively food debate. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Lawmakers Clamor for Action on Child Migrant Labor as Outrage Grows” from The New York Times “Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S.” from The New York Times “Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam Veteran” from The New York Times “Walgreens won't sell abortion pills in some states where they're legal” from The Washington Post “Alaska's Fisheries Are Collapsing” from Politico Snow in the Southern California mountains from The Los Angeles Times “TikTok expanding time limits on app” from Axios “The FTC Is Readying a Crackdown on Online Therapy” from Futurism “The products we buy are shrinking, and so is the value” from Marketplace “The Bidens ordered the same dish at a restaurant — and the internet has thoughts” from Today “It’s Fine to Order the Same Dish as Your Spouse” from Josh Barro Learn more and register for the March 8 International Women's Day virtual event with Kimberly: marketplace.org/womensday

Across the U.S., kids as young as 13 are being employed to do everything from packaging cereal to cleaning meatpacking plants. Many are migrants who came into the U.S. without their parents and were driven to work out of desperation. Now, lawmakers want to push for change. The story has us shaking our heads. Plus, is it OK to order the same dish as your spouse? Our hosts dive into a lively food debate. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Lawmakers Clamor for Action on Child Migrant Labor as Outrage Grows” from The New York Times “Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S.” from The New York Times “Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam Veteran” from The New York Times “Walgreens won't sell abortion pills in some states where they're legal” from The Washington Post “Alaska's Fisheries Are Collapsing” from Politico Snow in the Southern California mountains from The Los Angeles Times “TikTok expanding time limits on app” from Axios “The FTC Is Readying a Crackdown on Online Therapy” from Futurism “The products we buy are shrinking, and so is the value” from Marketplace “The Bidens ordered the same dish at a restaurant — and the internet has thoughts” from Today “It’s Fine to Order the Same Dish as Your Spouse” from Josh Barro Learn more and register for the March 8 International Women's Day virtual event with Kimberly: marketplace.org/womensday