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This is the 16th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness. This episode answers the question: Can forgiveness and justice happen together?    Dr. Enright brings in Aristotle in his answer . . . The following is a complete list of episodes in this series, which can be found at the Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra podcast: What is the definition of forgiveness?  What are the benefits of forgiveness?What are the two paradoxes of forgiveness?Is forgiveness just about religion? What is it to work the “forgiveness muscle?”What are some of the criticisms of the idea of forgiveness?Why is an “eye for an eye” not the best way?If I forgive, I'm afraid I'll forget OR if I forgive, I'm afraid I won't forget.Why is forgiveness better than a neutral attitude toward the wrongdoer?Isn't forgiveness unhealthy repression?Do I forgive if the person continues to hurt me?Should I forgive immediately or should I take some time first?What if multiple people have hurt you, how do you decide who to forgive first? How long does it take to get emotional relief after forgiving, if at all?How often should one forgive?  Can forgiveness and justice happen together?  What are the physical and emotional risks of not forgiving?  (not yet released)Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psychological Foundation.  As the founder of the scientific study of forgiveness, Dr. Enright has authored seven books and over 100 publications on the topic and related topics, including studies on cross-cultural interpersonal forgiveness.   Dr. Enright developed an early intervention to promote a model of forgiveness that can be self-taught or used in therapeutic settings.  Dr. Enright is a professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.   To learn more about forgiveness and Dr. Robert Enright, visit internationalforgiveness.com.    Support the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!

Are you narrowing your life by “managing” your worries and obsessions for a good portion of your day? Listen to this episode while folding your laundry or doing your dishes and learn about: What it’s like for people who experience “sticky” thoughts that don’t go awayHow feelings are like waves in the ocean . . . they come and go. We can’t always control our feelings, but we can control how we respond to them.How to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to live your deepest values while getting relief from “sticky thoughts” and compulsions from OCD and moreToday’s guest is psychologist Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, known as “Dr. Z,” author of six books including Escaping the Emotional Roller Coaster, ACT for the Emotionally Sensitive and The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full. Dr. Z has led over 140 workshops at national and international conferences and runs a private practice in San Francisco where she works with children through adults that struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, and with managing their emotions. Dr. Z is also the host of Playing it Safe Podcast - learn more about her at www.thisisdoctorz.com.Click here or find Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra wherever you listen to podcasts. I create these podcasts out of love and service - if you leave a rating on iTunes it helps to share the episodes with more people. You can also help me with production costs by buying me a coffee and leaving me a personal comment, question or topic request! Visit buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra)

This episode features the estimable Dr. Alexandra Miller from the Psychology America podcast (psychologyamerica.com). Hear this well-known New Jersey Psychologist talk about virtue and how we can go about improving the country by remembering ancient and modern concepts about virtue. This is a distinctly non-partisan idea. We should strive for the good to being America together again. With humble thanks to Dr Alexandra for all she does, we hope you love this episode and share it with all your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Alexandra, Dr. Michelle Pievsky and Neill Clark share seven practical tips on how to cope with stressful and unexpected circumstances.For further podcasts that may be particularly helpful for coping during COVID 19, search Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra for. . . .Caring for our Immune System:#31. Mind Your Microbiota#16. Your Best SleepGeneral Coping: #4. Facing Our Fears#25. Resilience, Overcoming and Fortitude#20. For Couples: The Second Shift#5. When Our Thoughts Get in the Way (and How to Get Relief)#19. Facing the Unknown Part 1#29. GriefThank you to my 5th grade son George for the cover artwork. Find his artwork and photography on toads and more at his artwork (@grego.andrew).

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by having a combination of obsessions (when you have repetitive persistent worries that are hard to dismiss) and compulsions or rituals (these provide temporary relief from obsessions). These obsessions and compulsions are very disruptive - disruptive enough to create problems in one’s relationships, work, school or general functioning. Do you think you have OCD or do you suspect a loved one or co-worker has it? Learn about the true definition of OCD, evidence based treatments and helpful resources through this episode of Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra. I love the stories this guest shares! Expert guest Dr. Allen Weg, psychologist, is the Co-Founder and President of the Board of OCD New Jersey, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. He is the author and presenter of "OCD Tips," a series of short YouTube video clips and the author of OCD Treatment Through Storytelling: A Strategy for Successful Therapy. Dr. Weg has been featured as an OCD expert on on the ABC’s 20/20 and NPR’s Voices in the Family. He is the Founder and Director of Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey (stressandanxiety.com), where he specializes in cognitive behavioral and other evidence-based treatment of OCD, PTSD, and other anxiety disorders. Over 80% of Dr. Weg’s clients in his practice present with a primary diagnosis of OCD or PTSD. To learn more about OCD Dr. Weg recommends iocdf.org. Enjoy!

Forgiving isn’t excusing or forgetting; it is a decision that gives greater physical and psychological health to the forgiver. In this episode Dr. Enright provides profound insights into forgiveness including:* How and why forgiveness benefits the forgiver* Practical, proven steps on how to actually forgive* How to forgive after being betrayed by unfaithfulness* What five steps to take if you have been unfaithful * What to do when the person you need to forgive is yourself* How to forgive someone who has already died* How to get over divorce anger* The unexpected and beneficial effects of offering mercy to the offender* How to prevent your own excessive anger from “living on” in your children and future generationsDr. Enright is a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and the pioneer of the scientific study of forgiveness. He is the author of seven books, including ”8 Keys to Forgiveness” and the children’s book “Rising Above the Storm Clouds: What it’s Like to Forgive.” He has been featured on ABC’s 20/20 and has been called the “Forgiveness Trailblazer” by Time Magazine. Dr. Enright has developed forgiveness education programs in twelve countries across the globe. Learn more about his work or support him at internationalforgiveness.com.Please “give back” to this podcast by leaving us an awesome rating on iTunes! Here are the steps to take to do so from an iPhone: 1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search” 3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast 5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!

I’ve been experiencing chronic pain in my arm very recently which I attributed to overuse from playing tennis. This conversation got me really thinking about what this injury could mean on a deeper level. In this episode my expert guest and I explore: Can negative thoughts such as “unspeakable anger" manifest as pain in our bodies?Why is it that two people can show the same exact damage from an injury on an MRI but feel the pain in two very different ways?What are some steps we can take to help our chronic pain go away? Can working through our past and present anger prevent chronic pain from emerging?My guest for this episode, Dr. Jeff Axelbank, is a psychologist and expert on chronic pain. Dr. Axelbank is a recipient of the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) Psychologist of the Year Award and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) Peterson Prize for outstanding contributions to professional psychology. Learn more about his work and practice at www.jeffreyaxelbankpsyd.com. Dr. Axelbank practices the Sarno approach to addressing chronic pain, of which more information can be found at www.tmswiki.org. An additional “fun fact’ about chronic pain that I learned while preparing this podcast but didn’t have a chance to mention was the relationship between norepinephrine and pain. Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter we produce in the brain that regulates our mood. Certain antidepressant medications work by accessing more norepinephrine. Norepinephrine travels from the brain and through the body and inhibits pain in areas where it’s not useful for us to have pain, such as the stomach, joints and back. When the body is constantly shooting messages of pain to the brain this is a stressor. If, as a result of stress, we produce less norepinephrine to be distributed to the body, we will feel more pain in our back, joints and stomach. This explains why antidepressant drugs like SNRIs that attempt to access more norepinephrine can be helpful for syndromes which cause joint pain and chronic pain, such as in Fibromyalgia. This episode is dedicated to Ginnie’s House, a non profit organization which provides100% free therapy for abused children. Learn more at GinniesHouse.org. If you have found value in listening to this or previous episodes, please leave Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra a rating, it truly makes a difference! How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!

In my podcast Episode 7 entitled “Commitment to Self Care and Self Care for Commitment” I discuss five life habits that I found helpful for taking care of my energy… because what good is free time if we have no energy within that free time to pursue our most meaningful commitments? One of the strategies I mentioned is to take care of my sleep through the principles of “sleep hygiene.” Since then listeners have asked for a podcast on this topic. My guest for this episode is Anna Urbaniak, who teaches sleep hygiene on a daily basis to US Veterans at the VA Hospital in East Orange NJ, USA. Anna specializes in the treatment of anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).In this episode we learn about: Practices we should follow to achieve our best sleepThe link between sleep and larger appetite How sleep deprivation affects our brainsTeenager and elderly patterns of sleepDividing sleep into two parts in the evening (bifurcated sleep)This episode is dedicated to Ginnie’s House, a non profit organization which provides100% free therapy for abused children. Learn more at GinniesHouse.org. If you have found value in listening to this or previous episodes, please leave Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra a rating, it truly makes a difference! How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app 2) Tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review”Your review is appreciated!

Psilocybin, a hallucinogen derived from certain mushrooms, is receiving a lot of attention lately in the research community and Johns Hopkins University has just recommended that this compound be reclassified for medicinal use to treat depression, anxiety and to help people stop smoking. What is psilocybin and does it have lasting beneficial effects on depression and anxiety? How does it impact our brain? Learn more about the effect of psilocybin with guest Jennifer Campbell, MA.I met Jennifer Campbell, in San Francisco this past August where she presented on the topic: “Psilocybin in the Therapeutic Milieu” at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention. Her presentation was fascinating and I asked Jennifer if she would come onto the show to share these research findings with listeners. Jennifer is finishing up her Clinical Psychology PhD studies at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California and works in neuropsychological and rehabilitation psychology at the Texas NeuroRehab Center. Disclaimer: please note that I am a doctoral level psychologist, not a physician. Do not make medical decisions on the basis of information from today’s podcast without discussing it fully with your physician. Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra is neither advocating for the illegal use of psilocybin nor recommending that it be taken to treat anxiety and depression. Instead, with a spirit of openness to new learning, we are sharing what research is discovering about this interesting compound and its impact on mental health. To learn more about clinical trials being done on psilocybin in the United States, go to clinicaltrials.gov and search hallucinogens. Also search London based compasspathways.com.P.S. For those who love neuroscience: Psilocybin is a 5HT2 receptor agonist in contrast to SSRIs, which target 5HT1A receptors.Relevant articles: https://nyti.ms/2P87IGHhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13282-7 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0269881116675512 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(16)30065-7/fulltext https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2016.110605 http://www.eurekaselect.com/111922/article If you enjoyed this episode of Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra there are a few ways that you can show your support:1) order a book from PsychologyAmerica.com where there is a selection of books I’ve personally chosen (your order will go seamlessly through to Amazon.com) 2), leave an awesome rating on iTunes or 3) press subscribe to continue to receive new episodes.Do you have a friend who is going through a rough time that you would like to cheer up? Some people will truly feel loved with small and thoughtful gifts. Consider the gift of my children’s book entitled: “There’s Always Hope: a Story About Overcoming. It can be found psychologyamerica.com, Amazon.com or at Sparta Books.

As you go about your day, and you are offering feedback to others, are you really aware of how your feedback is being perceived? Is it just opinion? Is it advice? Is it asked for or are you perhaps, offering without permission? Sometimes, the feedback we give, what we say and more importantly, how we say it, can not only make matters worse but can have long term negative effects. So how DO you give constructive feedback while maintaining a healthy relationship? Dr. Alexandra Miller, is a psychologist who has worked in private practice for 15 years.  She is a mother of four children and an expert in family systems psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology (CBT) and clinical psychopharmacology. She is an active reader in the ever-growing body of work within psychology and hosts the podcast "Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra,” which you can listen to via iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Buzzsprout. To learn more about Dr. Alexandra you may visit her websites PsychologyAmeria.com or LiveWellPsychologyCenter.com  

I enjoyed this wonderful conversation as we explored the following profound and often perplexing questions: Why forgive? How does psychology define forgiveness and how do Judaism, Christianity and Islam see forgiveness? Does forgiving mean we are pardoning bad behavior? Do you need the offender to participate if you want to forgive? What steps can we take to forgive and how do we do it? Guests for this episode bring the perspectives of Judaism, Islam and Christianity to the topic. Rabbi Mendel Dubov serves as faculty at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, NJ, USA and as Director of Chabad in Sussex County, NJ. Saifulla Chaudahry serves as Propagation Secretary for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of North Jersey. Pastor Michael Bos, Ph.D. serves as the Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church of New York City and is the President of the Collegiate Churches of New York. Dr. Bos established the first interfaith religious diplomacy center on the Arabian Peninsula, and received the U.S. Ambassador’s Award for Community Service. Psychology studies have found that when people forgive it decreases anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking about the offender. Multiple studies have also found that forgiveness improves mood, psychological health and the quality of one’s relationships overall. To read & explore further about forgiveness , may I suggest starting with a search of psychology studies by Robert Enright and Richard Fitzgibbons. I hope you will enjoy and learn from this very special episode! If you have enjoyed Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, there are a few ways that you can show your support: 1) visit iTunes and leave us a 5-Star rating, 2) order a book from PsychologyAmerica.com where there is a selection of books I’ve personally chosen (your order will go seamlessly through to Amazon.com) or 3) press subscribe to continue to receive new episodes. Would you like to teach your child nine and under about how to have an optimistic outlook even when things go wrong? Consider purchasing my book entitled: “There’s Always Hope: a Story About Overcoming.” It can be found on The PsychologyAmerica.com website or at Amazon.com. The beautiful illustrations were painted by Philadelphia resident, Briana Giasullo, and the book also imparts empathy for the disabled.

Precepts 1 and 4 are especially for single parents but the rest apply to all parents. I created this list based on three things: what research has found in psychology, what I have learned from experience with my patients over fifteen years of private practice, and my own experience as a single mother of four children. Some precepts have to do with what we “do” and others have to do with what we “don’t do.” May these precepts lead to greater nurturing, love and peace in households of all types. ******************************* Do you want to teach your child about how to make the best of it even when they’re disappointed? Consider purchasing my recently published book entitled “There’s Always Hope: A Story About Overcoming” on Amazon.com or Sparta Books. I wrote it with love for children nine and under or to serve as a symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is in need of hope. Lastly, if you have enjoyed Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, support us at no cost by leaving us a rating on iTunes, sharing it with a friend and pressing subscribe.

I hope you will enjoy listening to this live event, recorded at my book signing and podcast launch April 26th, 2018 in Sparta, New Jersey at Interplay Couture. After some brief introductions you will hear my talk. I was asked to speak on the topic: “There is Hope: Life Balance and Self Care” but you’re going to hear why I renamed the talk to “Commitment for Self-Care and Self Care for Commitment.” I will discuss five strategies I used to manage my energy in my quest to launch my book and podcast, as well as some of the inner obstacles I faced along the way. The following are the books and apps I referenced in the talk: The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Program by K. DesMaisons Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness by Luskin and Pelletier The Essential Rumi Translated by Barks, C. Apps: Insight Timer (I like the bells for meditation and prayer) CBT-i Coach (to learn about sleep hygiene). If you haven’t yet had a chance please consider purchasing my recently published book entitled “There’s Always Hope: A Story About Overcoming.” I wrote it with love for children nine and under or to serve as a symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is in need of hope. Thank you to Sparta Books and Interplay Couture of Sparta, NJ for hosting the book and podcast launch and for donating profits to Ginnie’s House Children’s Advocacy Center of Newton, NJ. I am grateful that you have supported their mission to treat and prevent child abuse. If you have enjoyed Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, support us at no cost by leaving us a rating on iTunes, sharing it with a friend or by pressing subscribe.

Music, a language that everyone understands, has been used in rituals across cultures throughout time. This podcast reviews how music and sound affect the brain to bring feelings of reward, analgesic (painkilling) effects and more. This bonus episode includes an introduction to and a sample of the sounds of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls which are used for healing in complementary medicine. My guest for this episode is T Love who is only one of a handful of Vibrational Sound Therapists in the world certified to both teach and play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls specifically for healing purposes. T, the host of the award winning Energy Awareness Radio, is the founder and CEO of the Sojihuggles Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide basic necessities for underprivileged children and is only run only by volunteers. T Love can be reached at quantumwellness.org. This episode is sponsored by CF Creative Designs, a full service creative design agency. I have used them for my logos, websites and more. The agency was founded and is run by Christy Ferrigno, who is responsive, a true expert, a pleasure to work with and who came with an incredible reputation for award winning designs. CF Creative Designs offers a full suite of marketing solutions which also includes brand identity, print design, package design, vehicle wraps, trade show booths, promotional items, signage and other marketing collateral. Their rates are affordable to fit in your budget. Check out their five star reviews at CFcreativedesigns.com or reach them at 201-306-6422 for a free quote on your next design project. For those local to northwestern NJ, on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 I will be having a book signing in Sparta, NJ at Interplay Couture fashion store in Theater Plaza from 6-8PM. At 7PM I will give a brief talk entitled: “There is Hope: Strategies for Self Care and Life Balance.” My book is entitled “There’s Always Hope: A Story About Overcoming.” I wrote it with love for children nine and under or to serve as a symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is need of hope - find it on Amazon.com or at Sparta Books. If you enjoyed this episode of Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, press subscribe, share the episode with a friend, or leave us a rating on Itunes.

My guest in this episode is Dr. Simon Rego, Chief Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center of New York City and co-author with Sarah Fader of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The 10 Step Depression Relief Workbook. Simon Rego has been sought out as an expert for CBS and Fox News television, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few. In this episode we share stories and discuss practical techniques for how to deal with intrusive thoughts. Techniques discussed include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and Exercise Therapy. This episode is sponsored by CF Creative Designs, a full-service creative design agency. They offer a full suite of marketing solutions such as logo and brand identity, print design, package design, vehicle wraps, trade show booths, promotional items, signage and other marketing collateral. CF Creative Designs has built an incredible reputation for their award winning designs, expertise in their field, their dependable and quick turnaround times and their excellent customer service. Their rates are affordable to fit in your budget. Check out their five star reviews at www.CFCreativeDesigns.com or reach them at 201.306.6422 for a free quote on your next design project. Do you have a child nine and under in your world? Teach them the lesson of strength and resilience through gifting them my new book, entitled "There’s Always Hope: A Story About Overcoming,” which can be found on Amazon.com and features beautiful illustrations by Briana Giasullo. This book will also serve as a great symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is in need of hope. How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!

For this episode I interview Dr. R. Wolf Shipon, psychologist and author of “One Minute Healing.” We discuss gratitude, how psychology has blended with acupuncture, the techniques he uses to treat patients with the fear of public speaking and other phobias and how our past doesn’t have to predict our future. Wolf is one of the most positive and delightful people I know and I hope you’ll enjoy his company as much as I did. Learn more about Wolf’s practice in Mountain Lakes, NJ at inner-wellth.com. I’m also delighted to share that I’ve just published my first children’s book, entitled “There’s Always Hope,” which teaches about the joy of life even if things don’t go exactly as planned (you may find it on Amazon.com). Sydney’s story will touch the hearts of both children and adults as they read about how she overcomes an obstacle she didn’t expect. “There’s Always Hope” is beautifully illustrated by Briana Giasullo. I wrote “There’s Always Hope” with love for children ages nine and under or to serve as a symbolic gift for any adult who needs encouragement. Please leave a rating of this episode on iTunes! How to leave a rating on iTunes:1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!

Psychology studies have found that human groups have a tendency to scapegoat, especially during stressful times. What is scapegoating and who tends to be chosen to be the scapegoat in a group? What can you do when it's happening to you or in your world? In this episode Dr. Alexandra shares what psychology studies and literature have found about groups and scapegoating. She shares stories of case examples of scapegoating at work and at a funeral. Lastly, she reviews practical tips for what to do if you find that you are the scapegoat or if your group is scapegoating someone else. The podcast touches on the work of Abraham Maslow, Clay Alderfer and Leroy Wells, Jr. This podcast was sponsored by PonderRosa Studios of Lafayette, NJ. PonderRosa offers a professional New York experience and sound in a private, creative setting, including a comfortable environment for artists to reside while they record. If you enjoyed this podcast of Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, please rate it on Itunes, press subscribe, or share it with a friend. Would you like to share your ideas, experience or comments on the topic of scapegoating? Visit psychologyamerica.com

When we see bad behavior in children and adults, we may feel compelled to "do something," but there are times when seemingly "doing nothing," or ignoring, is the best response. When is ignoring a misbehaved child the best response? How might ignoring an adult be the best way to inspire behavior change? Enjoy vivid stories and new learning with Dr. Alexandra and her expert guest, Cassandra Hoy, MA. In this episode New York City resident Cassandra "Cass" Hoy shares practical ideas from Parent Management Training (PMT) and cognitive behavioral psychology with listeners. Cassandra has worked with children, adolescents and adults at Columbia University Medical Center, the New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell University, the Center for Psychological Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ and at Integrated Care for the Underserved of Northeastern New Jersey. Cassandra is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and studied PMT in depth through Yale University’s Parenting Center. With warmth, heart and a respect for science, Dr. Alexandra and her guests explore questions that come up at all life stages. Dr. Alexandra is a mother of four and an expert in family systems psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology (CBT) and clinical psychopharmacology. Over the years she has helped many individuals, families and couples heal wounds and achieve greater peace and tranquility. Through interesting exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra brings new learning, stories and good company to listeners. This episode is sponsored by PonderRosa studios of Lafayette New Jersey. Warm sound, good people (ponderRosastudios.com). If you enjoyed the show, support Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra by pressing subscribe, leaving a rating, or sharing the episode with friends. How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!

In this episode I share a conversation with Dr. Deb Bernstein, a licensed psychologist who has been in clinical practice in Warwick, New York for 24 years. Dr. Deb as a renaissance woman — she is also a potter and a gourmet cook with 12,000 followers on her food blog on Instagram (Dr.Debs.pots). Whether it is with her patients, through her pottery, as a gourmet cook, or as a mother, Dr. Deb sees her life work as creating and witnessing transformation. We begin with exchanging ideas on a sex therapy case in which the woman felt no desire and thought that she would be perfectly happy if she didn’t have sex for the rest of her life. We then move on to talk about the hot topic of sexual consent, including how we give or don’t give clear signals of yes or no to going further. Lastly, Dr. Deb shares some stories and ideas about how to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. This episode is sponsored by PonderRosa studios of Lafayette New Jersey. Warm sound, good people (ponderRosastudios.com)How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.” For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first. Your review is appreciated!