http://wisecounsel.mentalhelp.netInterviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthSat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:07 -0800Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:07 -0800en-usCopyright 2008, CenterSite, LLCBetDirCaster v1.1 http://workingpathways.com/software/betdircaster/mark@centersite.net (Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.)mark@centersite.net (Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.)60Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthInterviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.mark@centersite.net (Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.)noHealthSelf-HelpScience & MedicineSocial Scienceshttp://www.mentalhelp.net/images/root/wisecounsel/wisecounsel_144.jpghttp://wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net144144http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091115_wisecounsel_jon_frederickson_experiential_psychodynamic_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091115_wisecounsel_jon_frederickson_experiential_psychodynamic_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Jon Frederickson, MSW talks about Experiential Psychodyanmic Psychotherapy, which is based on Freud's original conceptions of repression and transference, but presented in a shortened, and far more active and experiential format than has been characteristic of traditional Psychoanalysis. Frederickson is quite comfortable describing what experiential therapists do using cogntive and neuroscientific concepts. His major criticism of cognitive therapy is that it is too superficial with regard to describing what is actually happening during effective therapy dealing as it does with the cognitions (defenses) that drive avoidance and dysfunctional emotion, but not the underlying and primary emotional states that are avoided in the first place, which need to be felt in order to be unlearned. The experiential dynamic therapist seeks to understand the client's responses as falling into three categories: a feeling (avoided or not), anxiety in response to a feeling, and defensive behaviors undertaken to escape from the anxiety, and further seeks to help the client become more aware of how their particular version of this chain of emotion and avoidance functions.Jon Frederickson, MSW talks about Experiential Psychodyanmic Psychotherapy, which is based on Freud's original conceptions of repression and transference, but presented in a shortened, and far more active and experiential format than has been characteristic of traditional Psychoanalysis. Frederickson is quite comfortable describing what experiential therapists do using cogntive and neuroscientific concepts. His major criticism of cognitive therapy is that it is too superficial with regard to describing what is actually happening during effective therapy dealing as it does with the cognitions (defenses) that drive avoidance and dysfunctional emotion, but not the underlying and primary emotional states that are avoided in the first place, which need to be felt in order to be unlearned. The experiential dynamic therapist seeks to understand the client's responses as falling into three categories: a feeling (avoided or not), anxiety in response to a feeling, and defensive behaviors undertaken to escape from the anxiety, and further seeks to help the client become more aware of how their particular version of this chain of emotion and avoidance functions.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthJon Frederickson, MSW talks about Experiential Psychodyanmic Psychotherapy, which is based on Freud's original conceptions of repression and transference, but presented in a shortened, and far more active and experiential format than has been characteristic of traditional Psychoanalysis. Frederickson is quite comfortable describing what experiential therapists do using cogntive and neuroscientific concepts. His major criticism of cognitive therapy is that it is too superficial with regard to describing what is actually happening during effective therapy dealing as it does with the cognitions (defenses) that drive avoidance and dysfunctional emotion, but not the underlying and primary emotional states that are avoided in the first place, which need to be felt in order to be unlearned. The experiential dynamic therapist seeks to understand the client's responses as falling into three categories: a feeling (avoided or not), anxiety in response to a feeling, and defensive behaviors undertaken to escape from the anxiety, and further seeks to help the client become more aware of how their particular version of this chain of emotion and avoidance functions.no00:49:42therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091101_wisecounsel_daniel_sonkin_domestic_violence.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091101_wisecounsel_daniel_sonkin_domestic_violence.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)An Interview with Daniel Sonkin, Ph.D. on Domestic Violence. Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Dr. Sonkin describes his career working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and how his understanding of domestic violence has been influenced by attachment theory. He offers a definition of violent and controlling behavior, clarifies that the incidence of violence is not related to wealth or poverty (it's common at all levels of society) and (except for the most extreme forms of violence) also equally perpetrated by both men and women. He describes the two strongest childhood predictors of later adult violent tendencies: viewing of caregiver violence and insecure attachment. He relates attachment status to peoples ability to self-regulate emotions which is the basis of this association. He makes clear that help is available for both victims and perpetrators of violence and describes some of the resources available to help with this process including group and individual forms of therapy.An Interview with Daniel Sonkin, Ph.D. on Domestic Violence. Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Dr. Sonkin describes his career working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and how his understanding of domestic violence has been influenced by attachment theory. He offers a definition of violent and controlling behavior, clarifies that the incidence of violence is not related to wealth or poverty (it's common at all levels of society) and (except for the most extreme forms of violence) also equally perpetrated by both men and women. He describes the two strongest childhood predictors of later adult violent tendencies: viewing of caregiver violence and insecure attachment. He relates attachment status to peoples ability to self-regulate emotions which is the basis of this association. He makes clear that help is available for both victims and perpetrators of violence and describes some of the resources available to help with this process including group and individual forms of therapy.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthAn Interview with Daniel Sonkin, Ph.D. on Domestic Violence. Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Dr. Sonkin describes his career working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and how his understanding of domestic violence has been influenced by attachment theory. He offers a definition of violent and controlling behavior, clarifies that the incidence of violence is not related to wealth or poverty (it's common at all levels of society) and (except for the most extreme forms of violence) also equally perpetrated by both men and women. He describes the two strongest childhood predictors of later adult violent tendencies: viewing of caregiver violence and insecure attachment. He relates attachment status to peoples ability to self-regulate emotions which is the basis of this association. He makes clear that help is available for both victims and perpetrators of violence and describes some of the resources available to help with this process including group and individual forms of therapy.no00:42:01therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091015_wisecounsel_paul_ekman_emotional_expression.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091015_wisecounsel_paul_ekman_emotional_expression.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Dr. Ekman talks about his research career studying expressions of emotion, his invention of a facial expression coding system capable of revealing people's hidden emotions with good accuracy, and the use of this system by various law enforcement systems to help them tell when people are lying. Drs. Van Nuys and Ekman discuss the applicability of this coding system to psychotherapy and wonder about why so few psychotherapists have become interested in using this system to better gain insight into their client's inner worlds. Dr. Ekman discusses his conversations about the nature of human emotion with the Dalai Lama. The interview concludes with Dr. Ekman's thoughts on some important areas of further emotion research he believes should be explored.Dr. Ekman talks about his research career studying expressions of emotion, his invention of a facial expression coding system capable of revealing people's hidden emotions with good accuracy, and the use of this system by various law enforcement systems to help them tell when people are lying. Drs. Van Nuys and Ekman discuss the applicability of this coding system to psychotherapy and wonder about why so few psychotherapists have become interested in using this system to better gain insight into their client's inner worlds. Dr. Ekman discusses his conversations about the nature of human emotion with the Dalai Lama. The interview concludes with Dr. Ekman's thoughts on some important areas of further emotion research he believes should be explored.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:29:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthDr. Ekman talks about his research career studying expressions of emotion, his invention of a facial expression coding system capable of revealing people's hidden emotions with good accuracy, and the use of this system by various law enforcement systems to help them tell when people are lying. Drs. Van Nuys and Ekman discuss the applicability of this coding system to psychotherapy and wonder about why so few psychotherapists have become interested in using this system to better gain insight into their client's inner worlds. Dr. Ekman discusses his conversations about the nature of human emotion with the Dalai Lama. The interview concludes with Dr. Ekman's thoughts on some important areas of further emotion research he believes should be explored.no00:46:42therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091001_wisecounsel_dave_herz_leslie_potter_vive.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20091001_wisecounsel_dave_herz_leslie_potter_vive.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dave Herz and Leslie Potter of Vive Inc., a therapeutic mentoring and parent coaching service. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Vive serves families with teens in crisis using a creative and variation on an intensive outpatient model. Three therapists engage with family members. A mentor works with the teen, a parenting coach works with the parents and one who works with the family system in a supervisor role. Through this entire process, the Vive team members emphasize what they call a heart centered model, which is very much in the spirit of the Rogerian conception of unconditional positive regard and the client-centered approach.In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dave Herz and Leslie Potter of Vive Inc., a therapeutic mentoring and parent coaching service. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Vive serves families with teens in crisis using a creative and variation on an intensive outpatient model. Three therapists engage with family members. A mentor works with the teen, a parenting coach works with the parents and one who works with the family system in a supervisor role. Through this entire process, the Vive team members emphasize what they call a heart centered model, which is very much in the spirit of the Rogerian conception of unconditional positive regard and the client-centered approach.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:12:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dave Herz and Leslie Potter of Vive Inc., a therapeutic mentoring and parent coaching service. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Vive serves families with teens in crisis using a creative and variation on an intensive outpatient model. Three therapists engage with family members. A mentor works with the teen, a parenting coach works with the parents and one who works with the family system in a supervisor role. Through this entire process, the Vive team members emphasize what they call a heart centered model, which is very much in the spirit of the Rogerian conception of unconditional positive regard and the client-centered approach.no00:43:31therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090915_wisecounsel_gail_steketee_hoarding_ocd_obsessive_compulsive_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090915_wisecounsel_gail_steketee_hoarding_ocd_obsessive_compulsive_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Gail Steketee, Ph.D., MSW on the topic of Hoarding and OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Hoarding (filling a home with clutter to the point where clutter takes over the house) is a surprisingly common behavior, but it is only recently that serious research attention has been brought to bear upon it. Dr. Steketee describes some of the recent findings from the research, among them (surprisingly) that hoarding is probably not best considered a subtype of OCD. The interview touches upon diagnostic and measurement issues associated with studying this problem, as well as information on the cognitive behavioral therapy protocol which has been shown effective in treating hoarding.In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Gail Steketee, Ph.D., MSW on the topic of Hoarding and OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Hoarding (filling a home with clutter to the point where clutter takes over the house) is a surprisingly common behavior, but it is only recently that serious research attention has been brought to bear upon it. Dr. Steketee describes some of the recent findings from the research, among them (surprisingly) that hoarding is probably not best considered a subtype of OCD. The interview touches upon diagnostic and measurement issues associated with studying this problem, as well as information on the cognitive behavioral therapy protocol which has been shown effective in treating hoarding.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:35:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Gail Steketee, Ph.D., MSW on the topic of Hoarding and OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Hoarding (filling a home with clutter to the point where clutter takes over the house) is a surprisingly common behavior, but it is only recently that serious research attention has been brought to bear upon it. Dr. Steketee describes some of the recent findings from the research, among them (surprisingly) that hoarding is probably not best considered a subtype of OCD. The interview touches upon diagnostic and measurement issues associated with studying this problem, as well as information on the cognitive behavioral therapy protocol which has been shown effective in treating hoarding.no00:41:23therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090901_wisecounsel_bruce_ecker_coherence_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090901_wisecounsel_bruce_ecker_coherence_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Bruce Ecker, M.A., L.M.F.T. on Coherence Therapy". For many psychotherapists, the peak of satisfaction occurs during breakthrough sessions in which a client experiences a deeply felt shift and then is free of an entrenched behavioral reaction, a mood problem, an attachment pattern, an emotional wound or obsessive cognitions. However, the alchemy that produces such a fundamental shift has been something of a mystery, so they come unpredictably, typically after many months or years of sessions with a client. The guiding principle of Coherence Therapy is that an individual's symptom, normally regarded as pathology or disorder, is actually the sensible expression of an adaptive, unconscious emotional schema learned earlier in life. On an emotional level, symptoms make deep sense. By offering clinicians a clear, explicit map of how profound change occurs, Coherence Therapy helps catalyze the therapeutic process so that genuine client breakthroughs become a more regular and predictable therapeutic outcome.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Bruce Ecker, M.A., L.M.F.T. on Coherence Therapy". For many psychotherapists, the peak of satisfaction occurs during breakthrough sessions in which a client experiences a deeply felt shift and then is free of an entrenched behavioral reaction, a mood problem, an attachment pattern, an emotional wound or obsessive cognitions. However, the alchemy that produces such a fundamental shift has been something of a mystery, so they come unpredictably, typically after many months or years of sessions with a client. The guiding principle of Coherence Therapy is that an individual's symptom, normally regarded as pathology or disorder, is actually the sensible expression of an adaptive, unconscious emotional schema learned earlier in life. On an emotional level, symptoms make deep sense. By offering clinicians a clear, explicit map of how profound change occurs, Coherence Therapy helps catalyze the therapeutic process so that genuine client breakthroughs become a more regular and predictable therapeutic outcome.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:23:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Bruce Ecker, M.A., L.M.F.T. on Coherence Therapy". For many psychotherapists, the peak of satisfaction occurs during breakthrough sessions in which a client experiences a deeply felt shift and then is free of an entrenched behavioral reaction, a mood problem, an attachment pattern, an emotional wound or obsessive cognitions. However, the alchemy that produces such a fundamental shift has been something of a mystery, so they come unpredictably, typically after many months or years of sessions with a client. The guiding principle of Coherence Therapy is that an individual's symptom, normally regarded as pathology or disorder, is actually the sensible expression of an adaptive, unconscious emotional schema learned earlier in life. On an emotional level, symptoms make deep sense. By offering clinicians a clear, explicit map of how profound change occurs, Coherence Therapy helps catalyze the therapeutic process so that genuine client breakthroughs become a more regular and predictable therapeutic outcome.no00:50:31therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090815_wisecounsel_ilan_meyer_effects_of_stressors_on_minorities.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090815_wisecounsel_ilan_meyer_effects_of_stressors_on_minorities.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Ilan Meyer, Ph.D. on Minority Mental Health". In this Wise Counsel Interview, Dr. Ilan Meyer, Associate Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University, talks about his research on the effects of stress on the mental health of minority populations. For the past 10 years Dr. Meyer has studied public health issues related to minority health. His areas of research include stress and illness in minority populations, in particular the relationship of minority status, minority identity, prejudices and discrimination, and mental health outcomes in sexual minorities, and the intersection of minority stressors related to sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and gender.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Ilan Meyer, Ph.D. on Minority Mental Health". In this Wise Counsel Interview, Dr. Ilan Meyer, Associate Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University, talks about his research on the effects of stress on the mental health of minority populations. For the past 10 years Dr. Meyer has studied public health issues related to minority health. His areas of research include stress and illness in minority populations, in particular the relationship of minority status, minority identity, prejudices and discrimination, and mental health outcomes in sexual minorities, and the intersection of minority stressors related to sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and gender.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:26:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Ilan Meyer, Ph.D. on Minority Mental Health". In this Wise Counsel Interview, Dr. Ilan Meyer, Associate Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University, talks about his research on the effects of stress on the mental health of minority populations. For the past 10 years Dr. Meyer has studied public health issues related to minority health. His areas of research include stress and illness in minority populations, in particular the relationship of minority status, minority identity, prejudices and discrimination, and mental health outcomes in sexual minorities, and the intersection of minority stressors related to sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and gender.no00:46:06therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090801_wisecounsel_peter_breggin_psychopharmaceutical_industrial_complex.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090801_wisecounsel_peter_breggin_psychopharmaceutical_industrial_complex.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Peter R. Breggin M.D., a Psychiatrist and a well known critic of what he calls the Psychopharmaceutical Complex. This phrase is a a play on American President Dwight D. Eisenhower's famous phrase, Military-Industrial Complex, taken from his farewell address. Just as Eisenhower warned Americans that their government was in danger of being corrupted by the crushing wealth and influence of military defense contractors, Dr. Breggin has spent his career warning us of the corrupting influence of the pharmaceutical industry which, he believes, has twisted the field of psychiatry and public perceptions of mental health to better serve their economic purposes, much to the detriment of the public's mental health. Dr. Breggin describes examples of drug company's corrupting influence and of psychiatry's capitulation to the drug companies.In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Peter R. Breggin M.D., a Psychiatrist and a well known critic of what he calls the Psychopharmaceutical Complex. This phrase is a a play on American President Dwight D. Eisenhower's famous phrase, Military-Industrial Complex, taken from his farewell address. Just as Eisenhower warned Americans that their government was in danger of being corrupted by the crushing wealth and influence of military defense contractors, Dr. Breggin has spent his career warning us of the corrupting influence of the pharmaceutical industry which, he believes, has twisted the field of psychiatry and public perceptions of mental health to better serve their economic purposes, much to the detriment of the public's mental health. Dr. Breggin describes examples of drug company's corrupting influence and of psychiatry's capitulation to the drug companies.Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:12:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Peter R. Breggin M.D., a Psychiatrist and a well known critic of what he calls the Psychopharmaceutical Complex. This phrase is a a play on American President Dwight D. Eisenhower's famous phrase, Military-Industrial Complex, taken from his farewell address. Just as Eisenhower warned Americans that their government was in danger of being corrupted by the crushing wealth and influence of military defense contractors, Dr. Breggin has spent his career warning us of the corrupting influence of the pharmaceutical industry which, he believes, has twisted the field of psychiatry and public perceptions of mental health to better serve their economic purposes, much to the detriment of the public's mental health. Dr. Breggin describes examples of drug company's corrupting influence and of psychiatry's capitulation to the drug companies.no00:45:13therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090715_wisecounsel_david_wallin_attachment_in_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090715_wisecounsel_david_wallin_attachment_in_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy. Dr. Wallin describes the history of Attachment Theory, as developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, and then later by Mary Main and Peter Fonagy. Attachment refers to the character of the early parent-child relationship from the perspective of the child. In addition to secure attachment (a 'best' outcome), where a child feels secure enough with the parent to be able to balance affiliation with exploration, there are also two 'second best' outcomes, avoidant, and ambivalent in which children choose exploration over affiliation, or vice versa, respectively, and a fourth and least optimal 'disorganized' solution. Implications of childhood attachment style for psychotherapy are discussed.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy. Dr. Wallin describes the history of Attachment Theory, as developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, and then later by Mary Main and Peter Fonagy. Attachment refers to the character of the early parent-child relationship from the perspective of the child. In addition to secure attachment (a 'best' outcome), where a child feels secure enough with the parent to be able to balance affiliation with exploration, there are also two 'second best' outcomes, avoidant, and ambivalent in which children choose exploration over affiliation, or vice versa, respectively, and a fourth and least optimal 'disorganized' solution. Implications of childhood attachment style for psychotherapy are discussed.Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:16:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Wallin, Ph.D. on Attachment in Psychotherapy. Dr. Wallin describes the history of Attachment Theory, as developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, and then later by Mary Main and Peter Fonagy. Attachment refers to the character of the early parent-child relationship from the perspective of the child. In addition to secure attachment (a 'best' outcome), where a child feels secure enough with the parent to be able to balance affiliation with exploration, there are also two 'second best' outcomes, avoidant, and ambivalent in which children choose exploration over affiliation, or vice versa, respectively, and a fourth and least optimal 'disorganized' solution. Implications of childhood attachment style for psychotherapy are discussed.no01:01:26therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090701_wisecounsel_keith_sutton_oppositional_defiant_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090701_wisecounsel_keith_sutton_oppositional_defiant_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Sutton is a California Bay Area based Psychologist who has specialized in family therapy through his private practice partnership with Jim Keim, LCSW (a student of Jay Haley, one of the founders of modern family therapy). Dr. Sutton notes that late childhood is all about individuation, and that some level defiance at this age is age appropriate. The diagnosis of ODD occurs when normal defiance takes on an extreme character resulting in children having problems functioning at home or at school. ODD is about children's need for limit-setting. As children become more anxious about not having limits set upon them appropriate to their needs, they become more likely to act out. Dr. Sutton describes his approach to treating ODD, which involves family and individual meetings, observation of family interactions, parental education and respite, a non-blaming systemic treatment formulation, and an eclectic array of possible interventions, offered with the understanding that several will likely need to be tried as there is no single intervention that always works.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Sutton is a California Bay Area based Psychologist who has specialized in family therapy through his private practice partnership with Jim Keim, LCSW (a student of Jay Haley, one of the founders of modern family therapy). Dr. Sutton notes that late childhood is all about individuation, and that some level defiance at this age is age appropriate. The diagnosis of ODD occurs when normal defiance takes on an extreme character resulting in children having problems functioning at home or at school. ODD is about children's need for limit-setting. As children become more anxious about not having limits set upon them appropriate to their needs, they become more likely to act out. Dr. Sutton describes his approach to treating ODD, which involves family and individual meetings, observation of family interactions, parental education and respite, a non-blaming systemic treatment formulation, and an eclectic array of possible interventions, offered with the understanding that several will likely need to be tried as there is no single intervention that always works.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:29:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Keith Sutton, Psy.D. on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Sutton is a California Bay Area based Psychologist who has specialized in family therapy through his private practice partnership with Jim Keim, LCSW (a student of Jay Haley, one of the founders of modern family therapy). Dr. Sutton notes that late childhood is all about individuation, and that some level defiance at this age is age appropriate. The diagnosis of ODD occurs when normal defiance takes on an extreme character resulting in children having problems functioning at home or at school. ODD is about children's need for limit-setting. As children become more anxious about not having limits set upon them appropriate to their needs, they become more likely to act out. Dr. Sutton describes his approach to treating ODD, which involves family and individual meetings, observation of family interactions, parental education and respite, a non-blaming systemic treatment formulation, and an eclectic array of possible interventions, offered with the understanding that several will likely need to be tried as there is no single intervention that always works.no00:50:43therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090615_wisecounsel_kristin_celello_history_of_marriage.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090615_wisecounsel_kristin_celello_history_of_marriage.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Kristin Celello, Ph.D. on the History of Marriage in 20th Century America.". Kristin Celello, Ph.D., an historian, is the author of the book, "Making Marriage Work: A History of Marriage and Divorce in the Twentieth-Century United States". The main idea of the book is that public attitudes towards marriage changed radically across the 20th Century, starting at a position best described as "duty", and ultimately arriving at a position best described as "work". This is to say, in the early years of the 20th Century, people endured marriages when they didn't work well there was no marriage counseling and few remedies such as easy access to divorce. By the end of the 20th Century, attitudes towards marriage had shifted from thinking of marriage as something static and relatively unchangeable which needed to be endured to something you needed to work at actively a process that required your focused attention in order to keep it functioning well, and which was capable of being nurtured into better health if it was ailing.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Kristin Celello, Ph.D. on the History of Marriage in 20th Century America.". Kristin Celello, Ph.D., an historian, is the author of the book, "Making Marriage Work: A History of Marriage and Divorce in the Twentieth-Century United States". The main idea of the book is that public attitudes towards marriage changed radically across the 20th Century, starting at a position best described as "duty", and ultimately arriving at a position best described as "work". This is to say, in the early years of the 20th Century, people endured marriages when they didn't work well there was no marriage counseling and few remedies such as easy access to divorce. By the end of the 20th Century, attitudes towards marriage had shifted from thinking of marriage as something static and relatively unchangeable which needed to be endured to something you needed to work at actively a process that required your focused attention in order to keep it functioning well, and which was capable of being nurtured into better health if it was ailing.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:12:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Dr. Van Nuys interviews Kristin Celello, Ph.D. on the History of Marriage in 20th Century America.". Kristin Celello, Ph.D., an historian, is the author of the book, "Making Marriage Work: A History of Marriage and Divorce in the Twentieth-Century United States". The main idea of the book is that public attitudes towards marriage changed radically across the 20th Century, starting at a position best described as "duty", and ultimately arriving at a position best described as "work". This is to say, in the early years of the 20th Century, people endured marriages when they didn't work well there was no marriage counseling and few remedies such as easy access to divorce. By the end of the 20th Century, attitudes towards marriage had shifted from thinking of marriage as something static and relatively unchangeable which needed to be endured to something you needed to work at actively a process that required your focused attention in order to keep it functioning well, and which was capable of being nurtured into better health if it was ailing.no00:46:34therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090601_wisecounsel_lorna_smith_benjamin_sasb_personality_disorders.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090601_wisecounsel_lorna_smith_benjamin_sasb_personality_disorders.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Smith Benjamin, Ph.D. on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Lorna Smith Benjamin on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders. Dr. Benjamin, a psychologist, is the inventor of SASB or Structural Analysis of Social Behavior which is a formal and rigorous coding system for capturing the specific character and nature of a person's interpersonal interactions. Though SASB was originally developed as a way of understanding the social behaviors of monkeys in a laboratory setting, Dr. Benjamin realized many years ago that it would provide an excellent basis for studying personality disorders and helping to identify ways that these complicated and by their nature very social problems could be effectively treated with psychotherapy. For approximately the past 30 years she has rather tirelessly worked to do that, most recently through her development of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT).Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Smith Benjamin, Ph.D. on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Lorna Smith Benjamin on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders. Dr. Benjamin, a psychologist, is the inventor of SASB or Structural Analysis of Social Behavior which is a formal and rigorous coding system for capturing the specific character and nature of a person's interpersonal interactions. Though SASB was originally developed as a way of understanding the social behaviors of monkeys in a laboratory setting, Dr. Benjamin realized many years ago that it would provide an excellent basis for studying personality disorders and helping to identify ways that these complicated and by their nature very social problems could be effectively treated with psychotherapy. For approximately the past 30 years she has rather tirelessly worked to do that, most recently through her development of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT).Thu, 28 May 2009 14:43:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Smith Benjamin, Ph.D. on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Lorna Smith Benjamin on SASB and the Structure and Treatment of Personality Disorders. Dr. Benjamin, a psychologist, is the inventor of SASB or Structural Analysis of Social Behavior which is a formal and rigorous coding system for capturing the specific character and nature of a person's interpersonal interactions. Though SASB was originally developed as a way of understanding the social behaviors of monkeys in a laboratory setting, Dr. Benjamin realized many years ago that it would provide an excellent basis for studying personality disorders and helping to identify ways that these complicated and by their nature very social problems could be effectively treated with psychotherapy. For approximately the past 30 years she has rather tirelessly worked to do that, most recently through her development of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT).no00:50:48therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090515_wisecounsel_becky_lafountain_adlerian_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090515_wisecounsel_becky_lafountain_adlerian_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ed.D. "Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on Adlerian Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on the topic of Adlerian Psychotherapy. Adlerian psychotherapy is based on the work of Alfred Adler, who is best known as an early disciple of Sigmund Freud who broke away to pursue his own independent line of psychotherapy. Adler is the originator of many psychological concepts that remain popular today, including the the idea that birth order is an important determinant of personality, and the "inferiority complex", although they are not always tightly identified as originating with Adler. Dr. LaFountain reviews Adler's contributions and clarifies frequently misunderstood concepts. As presented by Dr. LaFountain, Adler was a man "ahead of his time" who anticipated hugely popular later developments in psychotherapy including positive psychology, family systems and humanistic person-centered therapy.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ed.D. "Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on Adlerian Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on the topic of Adlerian Psychotherapy. Adlerian psychotherapy is based on the work of Alfred Adler, who is best known as an early disciple of Sigmund Freud who broke away to pursue his own independent line of psychotherapy. Adler is the originator of many psychological concepts that remain popular today, including the the idea that birth order is an important determinant of personality, and the "inferiority complex", although they are not always tightly identified as originating with Adler. Dr. LaFountain reviews Adler's contributions and clarifies frequently misunderstood concepts. As presented by Dr. LaFountain, Adler was a man "ahead of his time" who anticipated hugely popular later developments in psychotherapy including positive psychology, family systems and humanistic person-centered therapy.Thu, 14 May 2009 09:35:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ed.D. "Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on Adlerian Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Rebecca LaFountain, Ed.D. on the topic of Adlerian Psychotherapy. Adlerian psychotherapy is based on the work of Alfred Adler, who is best known as an early disciple of Sigmund Freud who broke away to pursue his own independent line of psychotherapy. Adler is the originator of many psychological concepts that remain popular today, including the the idea that birth order is an important determinant of personality, and the "inferiority complex", although they are not always tightly identified as originating with Adler. Dr. LaFountain reviews Adler's contributions and clarifies frequently misunderstood concepts. As presented by Dr. LaFountain, Adler was a man "ahead of his time" who anticipated hugely popular later developments in psychotherapy including positive psychology, family systems and humanistic person-centered therapy.no00:53:51therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090501_wisecounsel_steven_philipson_treating_obsessive_compulsive_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090501_wisecounsel_steven_philipson_treating_obsessive_compulsive_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on the nature and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD, an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions (unwanted thoughts accompanied by anxiety) and compulsions (actions carried out in order to neutralize anxiety). Dr. Philipson stresses that there is no thought disorder in ODC and that it is thus not useful to help people to become more rational about their obsessions. Instead, he advocates behaviorally-based exposure therapy treatment which helps people to gradually expose themselves to increasing levels of anxiety so as to unlearn the anxious association in a non-verbal manner. Dr. Philipson has helped popularize the term Pure O which refers to ODC patients whose obsessions and rituals are not easily observable and the interview goes over this concept in some detail.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on the nature and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD, an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions (unwanted thoughts accompanied by anxiety) and compulsions (actions carried out in order to neutralize anxiety). Dr. Philipson stresses that there is no thought disorder in ODC and that it is thus not useful to help people to become more rational about their obsessions. Instead, he advocates behaviorally-based exposure therapy treatment which helps people to gradually expose themselves to increasing levels of anxiety so as to unlearn the anxious association in a non-verbal manner. Dr. Philipson has helped popularize the term Pure O which refers to ODC patients whose obsessions and rituals are not easily observable and the interview goes over this concept in some detail.Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:05:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Steven Philipson, Ph.D. on the nature and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD, an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions (unwanted thoughts accompanied by anxiety) and compulsions (actions carried out in order to neutralize anxiety). Dr. Philipson stresses that there is no thought disorder in ODC and that it is thus not useful to help people to become more rational about their obsessions. Instead, he advocates behaviorally-based exposure therapy treatment which helps people to gradually expose themselves to increasing levels of anxiety so as to unlearn the anxious association in a non-verbal manner. Dr. Philipson has helped popularize the term Pure O which refers to ODC patients whose obsessions and rituals are not easily observable and the interview goes over this concept in some detail.no00:48:30therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090415_wisecounsel_william_robiner_prescription_privileges_for_psychologists.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090415_wisecounsel_william_robiner_prescription_privileges_for_psychologists.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "William Robiner, Ph.D. on prescription privileges for psychologists". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews William Robiner, Ph.D., ABPP, on the topic of prescription privileges for psychologists.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "William Robiner, Ph.D. on prescription privileges for psychologists". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews William Robiner, Ph.D., ABPP, on the topic of prescription privileges for psychologists.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:10:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "William Robiner, Ph.D. on prescription privileges for psychologists". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews William Robiner, Ph.D., ABPP, on the topic of prescription privileges for psychologists.no00:54:36therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090401_wisecounsel_barent_walsh_self-injury.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090401_wisecounsel_barent_walsh_self-injury.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on Self-Injury". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on the topic of self-injury, also known as self-harm, self-mutilation and parasuicidal behavior. The most common forms of self-injurious behavior are cutting and burning one's self (with a blade, with fire). The intent of the self-injury is to create tissue damage there is generally no intent to commit suicide. Self-injury is primarily attractive to people who are experiencing strong and painful emotions such as anxiety, depression, shame or anger as a means of regulating and controlling these negative emotions. People who self-injury repeatedly will typically not have available to them better, more functional ways of coping with painful moods.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on Self-Injury". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on the topic of self-injury, also known as self-harm, self-mutilation and parasuicidal behavior. The most common forms of self-injurious behavior are cutting and burning one's self (with a blade, with fire). The intent of the self-injury is to create tissue damage there is generally no intent to commit suicide. Self-injury is primarily attractive to people who are experiencing strong and painful emotions such as anxiety, depression, shame or anger as a means of regulating and controlling these negative emotions. People who self-injury repeatedly will typically not have available to them better, more functional ways of coping with painful moods.Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:21:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on Self-Injury". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Barent Walsh, Ph.D. on the topic of self-injury, also known as self-harm, self-mutilation and parasuicidal behavior. The most common forms of self-injurious behavior are cutting and burning one's self (with a blade, with fire). The intent of the self-injury is to create tissue damage there is generally no intent to commit suicide. Self-injury is primarily attractive to people who are experiencing strong and painful emotions such as anxiety, depression, shame or anger as a means of regulating and controlling these negative emotions. People who self-injury repeatedly will typically not have available to them better, more functional ways of coping with painful moods.no00:32:30therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090301_wisecounsel_john_kihlstrom_hypnosis_dissociation_and_trauma.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090301_wisecounsel_john_kihlstrom_hypnosis_dissociation_and_trauma.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. on Dissociation". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. about Hypnosis, Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. Conventional clinical wisdom suggests that a precondition of the more severe dissociative disorders like DID is significant childhood trauma. A causal relationship is implicit in this 'wisdom' to the effect that early trauma is thought to cause later dissociation in susceptible people. Dr. Kihlstrom has specifically examined whether evidence in support of this causal assumption could be generated in the lab. Importantly, he has concluded based on years of doing such research that trauma is not a precondition for developing dissociation disorders. The true cause of dissociative disorders remains unknown, in his view.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. on Dissociation". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. about Hypnosis, Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. Conventional clinical wisdom suggests that a precondition of the more severe dissociative disorders like DID is significant childhood trauma. A causal relationship is implicit in this 'wisdom' to the effect that early trauma is thought to cause later dissociation in susceptible people. Dr. Kihlstrom has specifically examined whether evidence in support of this causal assumption could be generated in the lab. Importantly, he has concluded based on years of doing such research that trauma is not a precondition for developing dissociation disorders. The true cause of dissociative disorders remains unknown, in his view.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:47:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. on Dissociation". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews John Kihlstrom, Ph.D. about Hypnosis, Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. Conventional clinical wisdom suggests that a precondition of the more severe dissociative disorders like DID is significant childhood trauma. A causal relationship is implicit in this 'wisdom' to the effect that early trauma is thought to cause later dissociation in susceptible people. Dr. Kihlstrom has specifically examined whether evidence in support of this causal assumption could be generated in the lab. Importantly, he has concluded based on years of doing such research that trauma is not a precondition for developing dissociation disorders. The true cause of dissociative disorders remains unknown, in his view.no00:48:34therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090315_wisecounsel_thomas_joiner_suicide.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090315_wisecounsel_thomas_joiner_suicide.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on Suicide". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on the topic of why people committ suicide. Dr. Joiner has proposed a new theory of why people suicide which he believes is more accurate than previous formulations. He proposes three key motivational aspects which contribute to suicide. These are: 1) a sense of being a burden to others, 2) a profound sense of loneliness, alienation and isolation, and 3) a sense of fearlessness. All three of these motivations or preconditions must be in place before someone will attempt suicide.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on Suicide". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on the topic of why people committ suicide. Dr. Joiner has proposed a new theory of why people suicide which he believes is more accurate than previous formulations. He proposes three key motivational aspects which contribute to suicide. These are: 1) a sense of being a burden to others, 2) a profound sense of loneliness, alienation and isolation, and 3) a sense of fearlessness. All three of these motivations or preconditions must be in place before someone will attempt suicide.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:01:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on Suicide". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. on the topic of why people committ suicide. Dr. Joiner has proposed a new theory of why people suicide which he believes is more accurate than previous formulations. He proposes three key motivational aspects which contribute to suicide. These are: 1) a sense of being a burden to others, 2) a profound sense of loneliness, alienation and isolation, and 3) a sense of fearlessness. All three of these motivations or preconditions must be in place before someone will attempt suicide.no00:40:53therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090215_wisecounsel_jonathan_engel_history_of_american_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090215_wisecounsel_jonathan_engel_history_of_american_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. on the History of American Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. about his book "American Therapy" concerning the history of psychotherapy in America. Though recognizing the technical distinctiveness of three major schools of psychotherapy (psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral), and the multiple fields that deliver therapy, Dr. Engel's research suggests that practicing therapists are largely pragmatic and eclectic in their orientations. He emphasizes that effective therapy always involves therapists who can deeply empathize with their patients. Some historical figures important in the history of American therapy including Sullivan and Rogers are discussed, as well as the merits of the technically driven modern and empirically validated therapies which have emerged in the last few decades.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. on the History of American Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. about his book "American Therapy" concerning the history of psychotherapy in America. Though recognizing the technical distinctiveness of three major schools of psychotherapy (psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral), and the multiple fields that deliver therapy, Dr. Engel's research suggests that practicing therapists are largely pragmatic and eclectic in their orientations. He emphasizes that effective therapy always involves therapists who can deeply empathize with their patients. Some historical figures important in the history of American therapy including Sullivan and Rogers are discussed, as well as the merits of the technically driven modern and empirically validated therapies which have emerged in the last few decades.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:10:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. on the History of American Psychotherapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jonathan Engel, Ph.D. about his book "American Therapy" concerning the history of psychotherapy in America. Though recognizing the technical distinctiveness of three major schools of psychotherapy (psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral), and the multiple fields that deliver therapy, Dr. Engel's research suggests that practicing therapists are largely pragmatic and eclectic in their orientations. He emphasizes that effective therapy always involves therapists who can deeply empathize with their patients. Some historical figures important in the history of American therapy including Sullivan and Rogers are discussed, as well as the merits of the technically driven modern and empirically validated therapies which have emerged in the last few decades.no01:04:08therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090201_wisecounsel_juergen_kriz_self-actualization_person_centered_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090201_wisecounsel_juergen_kriz_self-actualization_person_centered_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jurgen Kriz on the topic of Self-Actualization, a concept central to the humanistic school of psychotherapy, and central to the work of Dr. Carl Rogers who was (and remains) arguably the most important psychologist of that school. Dr. Kriz has recently written a book about self-actualization in which he attempts to bring Rogers' ideas up-to-date by integrating them with modern insights from systems theory (e.g., the basis for the family systems psychotherapy). Self-actualization is not really about self-improvement but instead about the self-organizing principle, which is the idea that people are first and foremost intrinsically (internally) motivated, according to their desires, but that they adapt themselves according to social (external) demands. Accordingly, there is no therapist-set goal in person centered psychotherapy, Instead, Rogerian therapists work to provide their clients with the support and understanding they need to recognize and act upon their own intrinsically present goals. As Kriz says, "You do not need to impose order. You can just help people to facilitate their inherent possibilities".In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jurgen Kriz on the topic of Self-Actualization, a concept central to the humanistic school of psychotherapy, and central to the work of Dr. Carl Rogers who was (and remains) arguably the most important psychologist of that school. Dr. Kriz has recently written a book about self-actualization in which he attempts to bring Rogers' ideas up-to-date by integrating them with modern insights from systems theory (e.g., the basis for the family systems psychotherapy). Self-actualization is not really about self-improvement but instead about the self-organizing principle, which is the idea that people are first and foremost intrinsically (internally) motivated, according to their desires, but that they adapt themselves according to social (external) demands. Accordingly, there is no therapist-set goal in person centered psychotherapy, Instead, Rogerian therapists work to provide their clients with the support and understanding they need to recognize and act upon their own intrinsically present goals. As Kriz says, "You do not need to impose order. You can just help people to facilitate their inherent possibilities".Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:40:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jurgen Kriz on the topic of Self-Actualization, a concept central to the humanistic school of psychotherapy, and central to the work of Dr. Carl Rogers who was (and remains) arguably the most important psychologist of that school. Dr. Kriz has recently written a book about self-actualization in which he attempts to bring Rogers' ideas up-to-date by integrating them with modern insights from systems theory (e.g., the basis for the family systems psychotherapy). Self-actualization is not really about self-improvement but instead about the self-organizing principle, which is the idea that people are first and foremost intrinsically (internally) motivated, according to their desires, but that they adapt themselves according to social (external) demands. Accordingly, there is no therapist-set goal in person centered psychotherapy, Instead, Rogerian therapists work to provide their clients with the support and understanding they need to recognize and act upon their own intrinsically present goals. As Kriz says, "You do not need to impose order. You can just help people to facilitate their inherent possibilities".no00:50:04therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090115_wisecounsel_raul_moncayo_lacanian_psychoanalysis.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090115_wisecounsel_raul_moncayo_lacanian_psychoanalysis.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on Lacanian Psychoanalysis". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on the topic of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, a development of the original Freudian psychoanalysis as reimagined by Jacques Lacan, a French Psychoanalyst writing in the middle of the 20th century. In this interview, Dr. Moncayo describes some of the important theoretical contributions made by Lacan, most of which seem to center on the manner in which identity first develops and differentiates, on the central importance of language to this process, and on the limitation of language as a tool for fully comprehending experience. Lacan's approach and concepts are compared and contrasted with those of the traditional Freudians for clarification purposes. As this interview is difficult to comprehend at points, Dr. Dombeck has done his imperfect best to provide a plain English language translation of what is being talked about.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on Lacanian Psychoanalysis". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on the topic of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, a development of the original Freudian psychoanalysis as reimagined by Jacques Lacan, a French Psychoanalyst writing in the middle of the 20th century. In this interview, Dr. Moncayo describes some of the important theoretical contributions made by Lacan, most of which seem to center on the manner in which identity first develops and differentiates, on the central importance of language to this process, and on the limitation of language as a tool for fully comprehending experience. Lacan's approach and concepts are compared and contrasted with those of the traditional Freudians for clarification purposes. As this interview is difficult to comprehend at points, Dr. Dombeck has done his imperfect best to provide a plain English language translation of what is being talked about.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:22:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on Lacanian Psychoanalysis". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Raul Moncayo, Ph.D. on the topic of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, a development of the original Freudian psychoanalysis as reimagined by Jacques Lacan, a French Psychoanalyst writing in the middle of the 20th century. In this interview, Dr. Moncayo describes some of the important theoretical contributions made by Lacan, most of which seem to center on the manner in which identity first develops and differentiates, on the central importance of language to this process, and on the limitation of language as a tool for fully comprehending experience. Lacan's approach and concepts are compared and contrasted with those of the traditional Freudians for clarification purposes. As this interview is difficult to comprehend at points, Dr. Dombeck has done his imperfect best to provide a plain English language translation of what is being talked about.no00:58:27therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090101_wisecounsel_victoria_lemle_beckner_post_traumatic_stress_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20090101_wisecounsel_victoria_lemle_beckner_post_traumatic_stress_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Beckner has written a book, Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which seeks to educate people about the best therapies and techniques for treating PTSD, and to help people who are not able or willing to seek out professional treatment for PTSD to use these techniques themselves in a self-help modality.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Beckner has written a book, Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which seeks to educate people about the best therapies and techniques for treating PTSD, and to help people who are not able or willing to seek out professional treatment for PTSD to use these techniques themselves in a self-help modality.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:12:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Victoria Lemle Beckner, Ph.D. on Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Beckner has written a book, Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which seeks to educate people about the best therapies and techniques for treating PTSD, and to help people who are not able or willing to seek out professional treatment for PTSD to use these techniques themselves in a self-help modality.no00:37:05therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081215_wisecounsel_morteza_khaleghi_treating_emotional_trauma_in_addiction.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081215_wisecounsel_morteza_khaleghi_treating_emotional_trauma_in_addiction.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on Treating Emotional Trauma in Addiction". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on the importance of addressing emotional issues underlying addictions. Dr. Khaleghi is a Clinical Psychologist, provider of inpatient addiction rehabilitation services, and author of the book, Free from Addiction: Facing Yourself and Embracing Recovery. In the interview, he describes his understanding of the best way to treat addictions, which includes the use of psychotherapy aimed at helping recovering patients to identify and work through past emotional traumas.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on Treating Emotional Trauma in Addiction". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on the importance of addressing emotional issues underlying addictions. Dr. Khaleghi is a Clinical Psychologist, provider of inpatient addiction rehabilitation services, and author of the book, Free from Addiction: Facing Yourself and Embracing Recovery. In the interview, he describes his understanding of the best way to treat addictions, which includes the use of psychotherapy aimed at helping recovering patients to identify and work through past emotional traumas.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:12:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on Treating Emotional Trauma in Addiction". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Morteza Khaleghi, Ph.D. on the importance of addressing emotional issues underlying addictions. Dr. Khaleghi is a Clinical Psychologist, provider of inpatient addiction rehabilitation services, and author of the book, Free from Addiction: Facing Yourself and Embracing Recovery. In the interview, he describes his understanding of the best way to treat addictions, which includes the use of psychotherapy aimed at helping recovering patients to identify and work through past emotional traumas.no00:42:01therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081201_wisecounsel_annie_fahy_motivational_interviewing.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081201_wisecounsel_annie_fahy_motivational_interviewing.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fahy, MSW on Motivational Interviewing". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fahy, MSW on the topic of Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client centered set of psychotherapeutic strategies first developed by William Miller, Ph.D. (and then later developed by Miller and colleague Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D.). MI is applied by the interviewer to a client who is (usually) ambivalent about making a change to some maladaptive behavior they habitually engage in, such as drug use. Despite their client-centered approach, motivational interviewers are directive with clients. They use conversational therapy techniques as first developed by Rogers to advance a therapeutic agenda of helping to clarify and crystallize a client's motivation to change. They are not cohersive or insistent about it, however, in contrast to some addiction therapy approaches that stress confrontation. Motivational interviewing has been well studied, and has been repeatedly shown to help people reduce their problem drug or alcohol use. It fits well into the Harm Reduction psychotherapy framework for addictions as the therapy is okay with such partial improvement and does not demand full sobriety from clients.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fahy, MSW on Motivational Interviewing". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fahy, MSW on the topic of Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client centered set of psychotherapeutic strategies first developed by William Miller, Ph.D. (and then later developed by Miller and colleague Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D.). MI is applied by the interviewer to a client who is (usually) ambivalent about making a change to some maladaptive behavior they habitually engage in, such as drug use. Despite their client-centered approach, motivational interviewers are directive with clients. They use conversational therapy techniques as first developed by Rogers to advance a therapeutic agenda of helping to clarify and crystallize a client's motivation to change. They are not cohersive or insistent about it, however, in contrast to some addiction therapy approaches that stress confrontation. Motivational interviewing has been well studied, and has been repeatedly shown to help people reduce their problem drug or alcohol use. It fits well into the Harm Reduction psychotherapy framework for addictions as the therapy is okay with such partial improvement and does not demand full sobriety from clients.Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:58:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fahy, MSW on Motivational Interviewing". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fahy, MSW on the topic of Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client centered set of psychotherapeutic strategies first developed by William Miller, Ph.D. (and then later developed by Miller and colleague Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D.). MI is applied by the interviewer to a client who is (usually) ambivalent about making a change to some maladaptive behavior they habitually engage in, such as drug use. Despite their client-centered approach, motivational interviewers are directive with clients. They use conversational therapy techniques as first developed by Rogers to advance a therapeutic agenda of helping to clarify and crystallize a client's motivation to change. They are not cohersive or insistent about it, however, in contrast to some addiction therapy approaches that stress confrontation. Motivational interviewing has been well studied, and has been repeatedly shown to help people reduce their problem drug or alcohol use. It fits well into the Harm Reduction psychotherapy framework for addictions as the therapy is okay with such partial improvement and does not demand full sobriety from clients.no00:39:38therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081101_wisecounsel_alan_rappoport_control_mastery_theory.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081101_wisecounsel_alan_rappoport_control_mastery_theory.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on Control-Mastery Theory". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on the topic of Control-Mastery Theory, first formulated by Psychiatrist Joseph Weiss, MD and Psychologist Harold Sampson, Ph.D. in the 1960s and subsequently developed by Dr. Rappoport and other members of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group. The term 'Control' refers to the idea that patients come to therapy in a defensive mode which they have chosen to enact in an unconscious fashion because these defenses have helped them to feel safe in past relationships. The term 'Mastery' refers to the idea that people are innately motivated to heal themselves (e.g., to mastery past issues by learning to function without their defenses constraining their natural inclinations), although they may not know exactly how to accomplish that task. Control Mastery psychotherapy thus attempts to offer patients a safe and accepting therapy space in which they can relax their defenses or controls and work out or master their issues. This is a relationship oriented therapy which proceeds as patients 'test' their therapists through the process of transference. It is less a psychodyanmic psychotherapy, however, and more of a humanistic one, or perhaps, its own thing.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on Control-Mastery Theory". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on the topic of Control-Mastery Theory, first formulated by Psychiatrist Joseph Weiss, MD and Psychologist Harold Sampson, Ph.D. in the 1960s and subsequently developed by Dr. Rappoport and other members of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group. The term 'Control' refers to the idea that patients come to therapy in a defensive mode which they have chosen to enact in an unconscious fashion because these defenses have helped them to feel safe in past relationships. The term 'Mastery' refers to the idea that people are innately motivated to heal themselves (e.g., to mastery past issues by learning to function without their defenses constraining their natural inclinations), although they may not know exactly how to accomplish that task. Control Mastery psychotherapy thus attempts to offer patients a safe and accepting therapy space in which they can relax their defenses or controls and work out or master their issues. This is a relationship oriented therapy which proceeds as patients 'test' their therapists through the process of transference. It is less a psychodyanmic psychotherapy, however, and more of a humanistic one, or perhaps, its own thing.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:39:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on Control-Mastery Theory". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Alan Rappoport, Ph.D. on the topic of Control-Mastery Theory, first formulated by Psychiatrist Joseph Weiss, MD and Psychologist Harold Sampson, Ph.D. in the 1960s and subsequently developed by Dr. Rappoport and other members of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group. The term 'Control' refers to the idea that patients come to therapy in a defensive mode which they have chosen to enact in an unconscious fashion because these defenses have helped them to feel safe in past relationships. The term 'Mastery' refers to the idea that people are innately motivated to heal themselves (e.g., to mastery past issues by learning to function without their defenses constraining their natural inclinations), although they may not know exactly how to accomplish that task. Control Mastery psychotherapy thus attempts to offer patients a safe and accepting therapy space in which they can relax their defenses or controls and work out or master their issues. This is a relationship oriented therapy which proceeds as patients 'test' their therapists through the process of transference. It is less a psychodyanmic psychotherapy, however, and more of a humanistic one, or perhaps, its own thing.no00:47:58therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081115_wisecounsel_patt_denning_harm_reduction.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081115_wisecounsel_patt_denning_harm_reduction.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Patt Denning, Ph.D. on Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for Substance Abuse and Addictions". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Patt Denning, Ph.D. on the topic of Harm Reduction, a relatively new approach to substance abuse treatment which, proponents claim, is both more effective and humane than current mainstream substance abuse treatment approaches. In the interview, Dr. Denning compares harm reduction, her synthesis of public health safety promotion philosophy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and the stages of change model with the traditional Minnesota Model substance abuse treatment which, she believes, contains within itself a counter-productive and judgmental values system which works against successful treatment outcomes. She discusses how her early work as a psychotherapist and clinic director influenced her to explore substance abuse treatment how she found this treatment wanting, and how she went about assembling what she considers to be a superior way to conduct psychotherapy for substance abuse, namely Harm Reduction Psychotherapy.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Patt Denning, Ph.D. on Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for Substance Abuse and Addictions". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Patt Denning, Ph.D. on the topic of Harm Reduction, a relatively new approach to substance abuse treatment which, proponents claim, is both more effective and humane than current mainstream substance abuse treatment approaches. In the interview, Dr. Denning compares harm reduction, her synthesis of public health safety promotion philosophy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and the stages of change model with the traditional Minnesota Model substance abuse treatment which, she believes, contains within itself a counter-productive and judgmental values system which works against successful treatment outcomes. She discusses how her early work as a psychotherapist and clinic director influenced her to explore substance abuse treatment how she found this treatment wanting, and how she went about assembling what she considers to be a superior way to conduct psychotherapy for substance abuse, namely Harm Reduction Psychotherapy.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:32:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Patt Denning, Ph.D. on Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for Substance Abuse and Addictions". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Patt Denning, Ph.D. on the topic of Harm Reduction, a relatively new approach to substance abuse treatment which, proponents claim, is both more effective and humane than current mainstream substance abuse treatment approaches. In the interview, Dr. Denning compares harm reduction, her synthesis of public health safety promotion philosophy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and the stages of change model with the traditional Minnesota Model substance abuse treatment which, she believes, contains within itself a counter-productive and judgmental values system which works against successful treatment outcomes. She discusses how her early work as a psychotherapist and clinic director influenced her to explore substance abuse treatment how she found this treatment wanting, and how she went about assembling what she considers to be a superior way to conduct psychotherapy for substance abuse, namely Harm Reduction Psychotherapy.no00:44:52therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081015_wisecounsel_otto_kernberg_transference_focused_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081015_wisecounsel_otto_kernberg_transference_focused_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Otto Kernberg, MD on Transference Focused Therapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Otto Kernberg, MD on the topic of Transference Focused Therapy. Dr. Kernberg is one of the best known living psychodynamic (e.g., Freudian) theorists, famous for his work in object relations theory, and on the nature of personality disorders and their remediation. In the course of this interview, Dr. Kernberg defines the underlying problems common to severe personality disorders, highlighting the role of identity diffusion and the borderline personality organization, providing both an explaination of what these things are, and how they form developmentally. He discusses how the various severe personality disorders, including Borderline personality disorder and Narcissistic personality disorder, are attempts to compensate for these core problems. He then describes his Transference Focused Therapy, which represents an effort to create a research-supported variant of psychodynamic psychotherapy which can directly repair identity diffusion and borderline personality organziation, not just help people learn to cope better with their personality disorder symptoms.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Otto Kernberg, MD on Transference Focused Therapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Otto Kernberg, MD on the topic of Transference Focused Therapy. Dr. Kernberg is one of the best known living psychodynamic (e.g., Freudian) theorists, famous for his work in object relations theory, and on the nature of personality disorders and their remediation. In the course of this interview, Dr. Kernberg defines the underlying problems common to severe personality disorders, highlighting the role of identity diffusion and the borderline personality organization, providing both an explaination of what these things are, and how they form developmentally. He discusses how the various severe personality disorders, including Borderline personality disorder and Narcissistic personality disorder, are attempts to compensate for these core problems. He then describes his Transference Focused Therapy, which represents an effort to create a research-supported variant of psychodynamic psychotherapy which can directly repair identity diffusion and borderline personality organziation, not just help people learn to cope better with their personality disorder symptoms.Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:50:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Otto Kernberg, MD on Transference Focused Therapy". In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Otto Kernberg, MD on the topic of Transference Focused Therapy. Dr. Kernberg is one of the best known living psychodynamic (e.g., Freudian) theorists, famous for his work in object relations theory, and on the nature of personality disorders and their remediation. In the course of this interview, Dr. Kernberg defines the underlying problems common to severe personality disorders, highlighting the role of identity diffusion and the borderline personality organization, providing both an explaination of what these things are, and how they form developmentally. He discusses how the various severe personality disorders, including Borderline personality disorder and Narcissistic personality disorder, are attempts to compensate for these core problems. He then describes his Transference Focused Therapy, which represents an effort to create a research-supported variant of psychodynamic psychotherapy which can directly repair identity diffusion and borderline personality organziation, not just help people learn to cope better with their personality disorder symptoms.no00:30:15therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081001_wisecounsel_frank_ochberg_post_traumatic_stress_disorder_ptsd.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20081001_wisecounsel_frank_ochberg_post_traumatic_stress_disorder_ptsd.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Frank Ochberg, MD on treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Frank Ochberg, MD on the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Topics touched up on in this interview include the nature of PTSD, best practices for treating PTSD at present (which include antidepressant medications and exposure psychotherapy), the Counting Method (Dr. Ochberg's own exposure therapy method), and Dr. Ochberg's history of involvement with multiple populations affected by violence and cruelty throughout a long and productive career in Psychiatry.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Frank Ochberg, MD on treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Frank Ochberg, MD on the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Topics touched up on in this interview include the nature of PTSD, best practices for treating PTSD at present (which include antidepressant medications and exposure psychotherapy), the Counting Method (Dr. Ochberg's own exposure therapy method), and Dr. Ochberg's history of involvement with multiple populations affected by violence and cruelty throughout a long and productive career in Psychiatry.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:08:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Frank Ochberg, MD on treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Frank Ochberg, MD on the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Topics touched up on in this interview include the nature of PTSD, best practices for treating PTSD at present (which include antidepressant medications and exposure psychotherapy), the Counting Method (Dr. Ochberg's own exposure therapy method), and Dr. Ochberg's history of involvement with multiple populations affected by violence and cruelty throughout a long and productive career in Psychiatry.no00:52:19therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080915_wisecounsel_james_gordon_mind_body_medicine_and_book_unstuck.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080915_wisecounsel_james_gordon_mind_body_medicine_and_book_unstuck.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "James Gordon, MD on Mind-Body Medicine and his book Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews James Gordon, MD, a psychiatrist, advocate for mind-body medicine and the responsible use of complementary and alternative medicine, and author of the book, Unstuck:Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. The approach to care fostered by Dr Gordon's Center for Mind Body Medicine stresses the importance of non-medical interventions including techniques that foster self-awareness (such as meditation, guided imagery, and promotion of self-expression through art, words, drawings and movement), self-care (such as exercise and diet) and social supportive care (including educational and meditative groups) in healing. The interview covers Dr. Gordon's work as an educator of mind-body medicine approaches around the world in response to global traumas, and its application and utility as a remedy for depression in place of today's expensive and relatively ineffective medication-focused treatment approach.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "James Gordon, MD on Mind-Body Medicine and his book Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews James Gordon, MD, a psychiatrist, advocate for mind-body medicine and the responsible use of complementary and alternative medicine, and author of the book, Unstuck:Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. The approach to care fostered by Dr Gordon's Center for Mind Body Medicine stresses the importance of non-medical interventions including techniques that foster self-awareness (such as meditation, guided imagery, and promotion of self-expression through art, words, drawings and movement), self-care (such as exercise and diet) and social supportive care (including educational and meditative groups) in healing. The interview covers Dr. Gordon's work as an educator of mind-body medicine approaches around the world in response to global traumas, and its application and utility as a remedy for depression in place of today's expensive and relatively ineffective medication-focused treatment approach.Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:23:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "James Gordon, MD on Mind-Body Medicine and his book Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression" In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews James Gordon, MD, a psychiatrist, advocate for mind-body medicine and the responsible use of complementary and alternative medicine, and author of the book, Unstuck:Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. The approach to care fostered by Dr Gordon's Center for Mind Body Medicine stresses the importance of non-medical interventions including techniques that foster self-awareness (such as meditation, guided imagery, and promotion of self-expression through art, words, drawings and movement), self-care (such as exercise and diet) and social supportive care (including educational and meditative groups) in healing. The interview covers Dr. Gordon's work as an educator of mind-body medicine approaches around the world in response to global traumas, and its application and utility as a remedy for depression in place of today's expensive and relatively ineffective medication-focused treatment approach.no00:46:58therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080901_wisecounsel_ronald_dworkin_artificial_happiness.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080901_wisecounsel_ronald_dworkin_artificial_happiness.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this Wise Counsel Podcast interview, Dr. Van Nuys interviews author and physician Ronald Dworkin, MD, Ph.D. about the ideas he expressed in his 2006 book Artificial Happiness: The Dark Side of the New Happy Class. Dr. Dworkin's argument, at least as articulated in this interview, can be easily boiled down to a single premise: Non specialist physicians (primary care doctors mostly) have implicitly entered into an unspoken agreement with patients to medicate ordinary unhappiness, an inevitable and existential aspect of life which is not a medical condition. In Dr. Dworkin's view, ordinary unhappiness is an important and helpful feedback mechanism serving to cause people to pay attention to problems they are experiencing in their environment or relationships which are not working. The use of medication to provide relief from the discomfort of unhappiness (or any other intervention which serves to reduce pain or distract people from non-illness forms of emotional pain) is not in the best long term interests of the patient, as it inhibits the patient from taking corrective actions to actually fix the problems they are experiencing.In this Wise Counsel Podcast interview, Dr. Van Nuys interviews author and physician Ronald Dworkin, MD, Ph.D. about the ideas he expressed in his 2006 book Artificial Happiness: The Dark Side of the New Happy Class. Dr. Dworkin's argument, at least as articulated in this interview, can be easily boiled down to a single premise: Non specialist physicians (primary care doctors mostly) have implicitly entered into an unspoken agreement with patients to medicate ordinary unhappiness, an inevitable and existential aspect of life which is not a medical condition. In Dr. Dworkin's view, ordinary unhappiness is an important and helpful feedback mechanism serving to cause people to pay attention to problems they are experiencing in their environment or relationships which are not working. The use of medication to provide relief from the discomfort of unhappiness (or any other intervention which serves to reduce pain or distract people from non-illness forms of emotional pain) is not in the best long term interests of the patient, as it inhibits the patient from taking corrective actions to actually fix the problems they are experiencing.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:01:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this Wise Counsel Podcast interview, Dr. Van Nuys interviews author and physician Ronald Dworkin, MD, Ph.D. about the ideas he expressed in his 2006 book Artificial Happiness: The Dark Side of the New Happy Class. Dr. Dworkin's argument, at least as articulated in this interview, can be easily boiled down to a single premise: Non specialist physicians (primary care doctors mostly) have implicitly entered into an unspoken agreement with patients to medicate ordinary unhappiness, an inevitable and existential aspect of life which is not a medical condition. In Dr. Dworkin's view, ordinary unhappiness is an important and helpful feedback mechanism serving to cause people to pay attention to problems they are experiencing in their environment or relationships which are not working. The use of medication to provide relief from the discomfort of unhappiness (or any other intervention which serves to reduce pain or distract people from non-illness forms of emotional pain) is not in the best long term interests of the patient, as it inhibits the patient from taking corrective actions to actually fix the problems they are experiencing.no00:30:19therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080815_wisecounsel_fern_cohen_is_psychoanalysis_dead.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080815_wisecounsel_fern_cohen_is_psychoanalysis_dead.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on whether Psychoanalysis is Dead" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist and Psychoanalyst Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on the provocative theme, "Is Psychoanalysis Dead?". In this context, Psychoanalysis refers to the version of psychoanalysis developed by Dr. Freud (e.g., the one with the couch) and not to modern psychodynamic versions related to that original therapy. Not surprisingly, Dr. Cohen doesn't think that psychoanalysis is dead at all. While acknowledging that this form of therapy is on the decline in terms of practitioners, she points out various ways that it continues to be vital and important.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on whether Psychoanalysis is Dead" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist and Psychoanalyst Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on the provocative theme, "Is Psychoanalysis Dead?". In this context, Psychoanalysis refers to the version of psychoanalysis developed by Dr. Freud (e.g., the one with the couch) and not to modern psychodynamic versions related to that original therapy. Not surprisingly, Dr. Cohen doesn't think that psychoanalysis is dead at all. While acknowledging that this form of therapy is on the decline in terms of practitioners, she points out various ways that it continues to be vital and important.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:17:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on whether Psychoanalysis is Dead" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist and Psychoanalyst Fern Cohen, Ph.D. on the provocative theme, "Is Psychoanalysis Dead?". In this context, Psychoanalysis refers to the version of psychoanalysis developed by Dr. Freud (e.g., the one with the couch) and not to modern psychodynamic versions related to that original therapy. Not surprisingly, Dr. Cohen doesn't think that psychoanalysis is dead at all. While acknowledging that this form of therapy is on the decline in terms of practitioners, she points out various ways that it continues to be vital and important.no00:44:43therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080801_wisecounse_edna_foa_nature_and_treatment_of_ptsd.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080801_wisecounse_edna_foa_nature_and_treatment_of_ptsd.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Edna Foa, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of PTSD" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Edna Foa, Ph.D. a world-famous Anxiety researcher on the topic of treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD. Dr. Foa describes the nature of PTSD, including the three major classes of symptoms that are associated with the diagnosis: re-experiencing, avoidance and emotional numbing, and arousal. She also describes the best scientifically validated treatment for PTSD currently known, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, which involves a systematic detailed and repetitious retelling of the trauma story by the trauma victim so as to help them integrate their trauma memories, place them firmly in the past, and habituate them to the story so that they feel less arousal and anxiety when they think about it.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Edna Foa, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of PTSD" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Edna Foa, Ph.D. a world-famous Anxiety researcher on the topic of treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD. Dr. Foa describes the nature of PTSD, including the three major classes of symptoms that are associated with the diagnosis: re-experiencing, avoidance and emotional numbing, and arousal. She also describes the best scientifically validated treatment for PTSD currently known, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, which involves a systematic detailed and repetitious retelling of the trauma story by the trauma victim so as to help them integrate their trauma memories, place them firmly in the past, and habituate them to the story so that they feel less arousal and anxiety when they think about it.Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:57:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Edna Foa, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of PTSD" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Edna Foa, Ph.D. a world-famous Anxiety researcher on the topic of treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD. Dr. Foa describes the nature of PTSD, including the three major classes of symptoms that are associated with the diagnosis: re-experiencing, avoidance and emotional numbing, and arousal. She also describes the best scientifically validated treatment for PTSD currently known, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, which involves a systematic detailed and repetitious retelling of the trauma story by the trauma victim so as to help them integrate their trauma memories, place them firmly in the past, and habituate them to the story so that they feel less arousal and anxiety when they think about it.no00:48:10therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080715_wisecounsel_judith_beck_cognitive_therapy_and_weight_loss.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080715_wisecounsel_judith_beck_cognitive_therapy_and_weight_loss.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Judith Beck, Ph.D. on Cognitive Therapy applied to Weight Loss" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Judith Beck, Ph.D. on the topics of Cognitive Therapy and the application of Cognitive Therapy to the problem of weight loss. Cognitive Therapy is a time-limited psychotherapy based on the cognitive model - a set of assumptions based around the notion that emotional problems are largely caused by faulty thinking habits. If you can learn to identify and correct problems in your thinking, you can substantially reduce the amount of emotional pain you experience. Cognitive therapy has grown from a singular treatment for depression to a therapy for anxiety disorders, and more recently, a therapy for many different sorts of problems, including aspects of schizophrenia, addictions, personality disorders and eating disorders. Dr. Beck's recent book, "The Beck Diet Solution", applies the principles of Cognitive Therapy to the difficult problem of sustained weight loss. In the interview, Dr. Beck describes some of the ways that thiner and heavier people tend to think differently, and how heavier people can learn to think more like thinner people, and thereby lose weight and keep that weight off.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Judith Beck, Ph.D. on Cognitive Therapy applied to Weight Loss" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Judith Beck, Ph.D. on the topics of Cognitive Therapy and the application of Cognitive Therapy to the problem of weight loss. Cognitive Therapy is a time-limited psychotherapy based on the cognitive model - a set of assumptions based around the notion that emotional problems are largely caused by faulty thinking habits. If you can learn to identify and correct problems in your thinking, you can substantially reduce the amount of emotional pain you experience. Cognitive therapy has grown from a singular treatment for depression to a therapy for anxiety disorders, and more recently, a therapy for many different sorts of problems, including aspects of schizophrenia, addictions, personality disorders and eating disorders. Dr. Beck's recent book, "The Beck Diet Solution", applies the principles of Cognitive Therapy to the difficult problem of sustained weight loss. In the interview, Dr. Beck describes some of the ways that thiner and heavier people tend to think differently, and how heavier people can learn to think more like thinner people, and thereby lose weight and keep that weight off.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:32:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Judith Beck, Ph.D. on Cognitive Therapy applied to Weight Loss" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Judith Beck, Ph.D. on the topics of Cognitive Therapy and the application of Cognitive Therapy to the problem of weight loss. Cognitive Therapy is a time-limited psychotherapy based on the cognitive model - a set of assumptions based around the notion that emotional problems are largely caused by faulty thinking habits. If you can learn to identify and correct problems in your thinking, you can substantially reduce the amount of emotional pain you experience. Cognitive therapy has grown from a singular treatment for depression to a therapy for anxiety disorders, and more recently, a therapy for many different sorts of problems, including aspects of schizophrenia, addictions, personality disorders and eating disorders. Dr. Beck's recent book, "The Beck Diet Solution", applies the principles of Cognitive Therapy to the difficult problem of sustained weight loss. In the interview, Dr. Beck describes some of the ways that thiner and heavier people tend to think differently, and how heavier people can learn to think more like thinner people, and thereby lose weight and keep that weight off.no00:33:52therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080701_wisecounsel_marc_kern_rational_alternatives_to_alcoholics_anonymous.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080701_wisecounsel_marc_kern_rational_alternatives_to_alcoholics_anonymous.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Marc Kern, Ph.D. on the topic of addiction treatment with an emphasis on alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and twelve step programs. Dr. Kern became interested in treating addictions as a result of his own experience dealing with addictions that he had developed while in college living in a fraternity environment that encouraged substantial substance experimentation. Part of the treatment he was prescribed for his addiction involved referral to Alcoholics Anonymous. He did attend AA multiple times, but ultimately found that it was not a good fit for him. He objected to the religious nature of AA's philosophy of treatment, their promotion of a general view of the alcoholic self as essentially powerless, and their salvation oriented view promoting the idea that the only path available to the alcoholic through which he can become powerful again is through submission to a higher power. He also objected to the lack of logical rigor he found, which irritated and alienated him. His realization that AA was not for him caused him to look for alternative ways that addiction could be treated. He was surprised to find that there were many alternatives. Having found his mission in life (to help himself and others recover from addictions), he went on to return to school, became a clinical psychologist, and has worked as a therapist, coach and consultant ever since.In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Marc Kern, Ph.D. on the topic of addiction treatment with an emphasis on alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and twelve step programs. Dr. Kern became interested in treating addictions as a result of his own experience dealing with addictions that he had developed while in college living in a fraternity environment that encouraged substantial substance experimentation. Part of the treatment he was prescribed for his addiction involved referral to Alcoholics Anonymous. He did attend AA multiple times, but ultimately found that it was not a good fit for him. He objected to the religious nature of AA's philosophy of treatment, their promotion of a general view of the alcoholic self as essentially powerless, and their salvation oriented view promoting the idea that the only path available to the alcoholic through which he can become powerful again is through submission to a higher power. He also objected to the lack of logical rigor he found, which irritated and alienated him. His realization that AA was not for him caused him to look for alternative ways that addiction could be treated. He was surprised to find that there were many alternatives. Having found his mission in life (to help himself and others recover from addictions), he went on to return to school, became a clinical psychologist, and has worked as a therapist, coach and consultant ever since.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:59:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthIn this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys speaks with Psychologist Marc Kern, Ph.D. on the topic of addiction treatment with an emphasis on alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and twelve step programs. Dr. Kern became interested in treating addictions as a result of his own experience dealing with addictions that he had developed while in college living in a fraternity environment that encouraged substantial substance experimentation. Part of the treatment he was prescribed for his addiction involved referral to Alcoholics Anonymous. He did attend AA multiple times, but ultimately found that it was not a good fit for him. He objected to the religious nature of AA's philosophy of treatment, their promotion of a general view of the alcoholic self as essentially powerless, and their salvation oriented view promoting the idea that the only path available to the alcoholic through which he can become powerful again is through submission to a higher power. He also objected to the lack of logical rigor he found, which irritated and alienated him. His realization that AA was not for him caused him to look for alternative ways that addiction could be treated. He was surprised to find that there were many alternatives. Having found his mission in life (to help himself and others recover from addictions), he went on to return to school, became a clinical psychologist, and has worked as a therapist, coach and consultant ever since.no00:40:46therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080615_wisecounsel_michelle_craske_anxiety_research_and_treatment.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080615_wisecounsel_michelle_craske_anxiety_research_and_treatment.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Michelle Craske, Ph.D. on Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Michelle Craske, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, UCLA professor and anxiety disorders researcher. Many different anxiety related subjects are touched upon during the interview, including: the relationship between anxiety and fear, different types of panic attacks including nocturnal panic, her treatment workbook Mastery of Anxiety and Panic co-authored with anxiety research luminary Dr. David Barlow, relaxation-induced panic, the nature of agorophobia and what predicts its occurrence, the relationship between anxiety and depression, and computer assisted psychotherapy for anxiety disorders.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Michelle Craske, Ph.D. on Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Michelle Craske, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, UCLA professor and anxiety disorders researcher. Many different anxiety related subjects are touched upon during the interview, including: the relationship between anxiety and fear, different types of panic attacks including nocturnal panic, her treatment workbook Mastery of Anxiety and Panic co-authored with anxiety research luminary Dr. David Barlow, relaxation-induced panic, the nature of agorophobia and what predicts its occurrence, the relationship between anxiety and depression, and computer assisted psychotherapy for anxiety disorders.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:08:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Michelle Craske, Ph.D. on Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment" In this episode of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Michelle Craske, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, UCLA professor and anxiety disorders researcher. Many different anxiety related subjects are touched upon during the interview, including: the relationship between anxiety and fear, different types of panic attacks including nocturnal panic, her treatment workbook Mastery of Anxiety and Panic co-authored with anxiety research luminary Dr. David Barlow, relaxation-induced panic, the nature of agorophobia and what predicts its occurrence, the relationship between anxiety and depression, and computer assisted psychotherapy for anxiety disorders.no00:40:31therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080601_wisecounsel_yulonda_brown_surviving_abuse_and_bipolar.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080601_wisecounsel_yulonda_brown_surviving_abuse_and_bipolar.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Yulonda Brown on Surviving Abuse and Bipolar Disorder" Today's interview is with Yulonda Brown, an African-American woman who has successfully struggled with child abuse, depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). She is an author, publisher, mentor to young women of color, and mental health activist. Ms. Brown relates her story, describing her early experience of physical and verbal abuse by her mother, the subsequent effect of this abuse on her relationships, her experience of postpartum depression and suicide attempt, and her hospitalization, diagnosis and successful treatment.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Yulonda Brown on Surviving Abuse and Bipolar Disorder" Today's interview is with Yulonda Brown, an African-American woman who has successfully struggled with child abuse, depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). She is an author, publisher, mentor to young women of color, and mental health activist. Ms. Brown relates her story, describing her early experience of physical and verbal abuse by her mother, the subsequent effect of this abuse on her relationships, her experience of postpartum depression and suicide attempt, and her hospitalization, diagnosis and successful treatment.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:36:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Yulonda Brown on Surviving Abuse and Bipolar Disorder" Today's interview is with Yulonda Brown, an African-American woman who has successfully struggled with child abuse, depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). She is an author, publisher, mentor to young women of color, and mental health activist. Ms. Brown relates her story, describing her early experience of physical and verbal abuse by her mother, the subsequent effect of this abuse on her relationships, her experience of postpartum depression and suicide attempt, and her hospitalization, diagnosis and successful treatment.no00:37:14therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080515_wisecounsel_stefanie_goldstein_mindfulness_and_addiction.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080515_wisecounsel_stefanie_goldstein_mindfulness_and_addiction.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D. on Mindfulness-based Treatment for Addiction". Dr. Van Nuys interviews Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D., a Los Angeles, CA based Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing mindfulness-based forms of psychotherapy to people dealing with substance abuse and addiction. Dr. Goldstein talks about her practical work helping addicted clients and the "broken pleasure system" that maintains their habits. In a simplified form, she reviews briefly the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine and its role in creating the experience of pleasure. Mindfulness and psychosynthesis techniques are helpful to addicted people becuase they help them to become more conscious and thus more capable of understanding when they are most vulnerable and of choosing to not continue drug use. Many actions in life are done on "autopilot"; in a semi- or unconscious state where people act but aren't really paying attention. Addictive behaviors get acted out without thought when they are triggered by unconscious impulses and feelings, and by mistaken interpretations of events. By learning to be more aware and conscious, it becomes easier for people to pay attention on a more consistent basis, and thus become more free to choose what they will do, rather than be led around by impulses and cravings.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D. on Mindfulness-based Treatment for Addiction". Dr. Van Nuys interviews Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D., a Los Angeles, CA based Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing mindfulness-based forms of psychotherapy to people dealing with substance abuse and addiction. Dr. Goldstein talks about her practical work helping addicted clients and the "broken pleasure system" that maintains their habits. In a simplified form, she reviews briefly the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine and its role in creating the experience of pleasure. Mindfulness and psychosynthesis techniques are helpful to addicted people becuase they help them to become more conscious and thus more capable of understanding when they are most vulnerable and of choosing to not continue drug use. Many actions in life are done on "autopilot"; in a semi- or unconscious state where people act but aren't really paying attention. Addictive behaviors get acted out without thought when they are triggered by unconscious impulses and feelings, and by mistaken interpretations of events. By learning to be more aware and conscious, it becomes easier for people to pay attention on a more consistent basis, and thus become more free to choose what they will do, rather than be led around by impulses and cravings.Fri, 16 May 2008 09:05:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D. on Mindfulness-based Treatment for Addiction". Dr. Van Nuys interviews Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D., a Los Angeles, CA based Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing mindfulness-based forms of psychotherapy to people dealing with substance abuse and addiction. Dr. Goldstein talks about her practical work helping addicted clients and the "broken pleasure system" that maintains their habits. In a simplified form, she reviews briefly the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine and its role in creating the experience of pleasure. Mindfulness and psychosynthesis techniques are helpful to addicted people becuase they help them to become more conscious and thus more capable of understanding when they are most vulnerable and of choosing to not continue drug use. Many actions in life are done on "autopilot"; in a semi- or unconscious state where people act but aren't really paying attention. Addictive behaviors get acted out without thought when they are triggered by unconscious impulses and feelings, and by mistaken interpretations of events. By learning to be more aware and conscious, it becomes easier for people to pay attention on a more consistent basis, and thus become more free to choose what they will do, rather than be led around by impulses and cravings.no00:38:33therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080501_wisecounsel_natalie_rogers_expressive_arts_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080501_wisecounsel_natalie_rogers_expressive_arts_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Natalie Rogers on Expressive Arts Therapy". In this episode of Wise Counsel, Dr. Van Nuys talks with psychologist and psychotherapist Natalie Rogers, Ph.D., a leader in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy which is a form of psychotherapy integrating a variety of artistic and creative modalities and techniques including movement, sound, drawing, drama and language so as to encourage client's self-expression, insight and personal growth. Though individual art therapies have been around for many years, including music, art (painting and drawing), dance, and psychodrama therapies, Expressive Arts Therapy represents a newer effort to coherently integrate these various techniques. Art therapies are particularly useful for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or otherwise unable to express themselves or move forward in their lives. Expressive arts therapy offers such clients multiple non-verbal, and experiential ways to come to understand what it is that is blocking their progress, which can lead to increased self-understanding and to better decision making.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Natalie Rogers on Expressive Arts Therapy". In this episode of Wise Counsel, Dr. Van Nuys talks with psychologist and psychotherapist Natalie Rogers, Ph.D., a leader in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy which is a form of psychotherapy integrating a variety of artistic and creative modalities and techniques including movement, sound, drawing, drama and language so as to encourage client's self-expression, insight and personal growth. Though individual art therapies have been around for many years, including music, art (painting and drawing), dance, and psychodrama therapies, Expressive Arts Therapy represents a newer effort to coherently integrate these various techniques. Art therapies are particularly useful for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or otherwise unable to express themselves or move forward in their lives. Expressive arts therapy offers such clients multiple non-verbal, and experiential ways to come to understand what it is that is blocking their progress, which can lead to increased self-understanding and to better decision making.Mon, 05 May 2008 12:34:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Natalie Rogers on Expressive Arts Therapy". In this episode of Wise Counsel, Dr. Van Nuys talks with psychologist and psychotherapist Natalie Rogers, Ph.D., a leader in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy which is a form of psychotherapy integrating a variety of artistic and creative modalities and techniques including movement, sound, drawing, drama and language so as to encourage client's self-expression, insight and personal growth. Though individual art therapies have been around for many years, including music, art (painting and drawing), dance, and psychodrama therapies, Expressive Arts Therapy represents a newer effort to coherently integrate these various techniques. Art therapies are particularly useful for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or otherwise unable to express themselves or move forward in their lives. Expressive arts therapy offers such clients multiple non-verbal, and experiential ways to come to understand what it is that is blocking their progress, which can lead to increased self-understanding and to better decision making.no00:37:46therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070701_wisecounsel_laurence_westreich_addiction.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070701_wisecounsel_laurence_westreich_addiction.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Laurence Westreich, MD. on Helping Families Help Addicted Members", posted July 1, 2007. The traditional advice offered to family members has been to use "tough love" with addicted members. However, Dr. Westreich fears that too many families emphasize being "tough" over providing "love". He recommends that families use a combination of creative engagement and constructive cohersion to repeatedly and lovingly push addicted members into treatment. Threats and ultimatums are less helpful, he suggests, than are multiple caring confrontations that continually push the addicted family member towards obtaining treatment. At the same time, boundaries must be set to keep the addict from harming family members (physically, emotionally, financially, etc.) Dr. Westreich's recent book offers various dialogs that work though typical ways that such confrontations can be offered, typical ways that addicts respond, and good arguments family members can make back to help keep the addict on track towards treatment.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Laurence Westreich, MD. on Helping Families Help Addicted Members", posted July 1, 2007. The traditional advice offered to family members has been to use "tough love" with addicted members. However, Dr. Westreich fears that too many families emphasize being "tough" over providing "love". He recommends that families use a combination of creative engagement and constructive cohersion to repeatedly and lovingly push addicted members into treatment. Threats and ultimatums are less helpful, he suggests, than are multiple caring confrontations that continually push the addicted family member towards obtaining treatment. At the same time, boundaries must be set to keep the addict from harming family members (physically, emotionally, financially, etc.) Dr. Westreich's recent book offers various dialogs that work though typical ways that such confrontations can be offered, typical ways that addicts respond, and good arguments family members can make back to help keep the addict on track towards treatment.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:25:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Laurence Westreich, MD. on Helping Families Help Addicted Members", posted July 1, 2007. The traditional advice offered to family members has been to use "tough love" with addicted members. However, Dr. Westreich fears that too many families emphasize being "tough" over providing "love". He recommends that families use a combination of creative engagement and constructive cohersion to repeatedly and lovingly push addicted members into treatment. Threats and ultimatums are less helpful, he suggests, than are multiple caring confrontations that continually push the addicted family member towards obtaining treatment. At the same time, boundaries must be set to keep the addict from harming family members (physically, emotionally, financially, etc.) Dr. Westreich's recent book offers various dialogs that work though typical ways that such confrontations can be offered, typical ways that addicts respond, and good arguments family members can make back to help keep the addict on track towards treatment.no00:29:17therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070601_wisecounsel_myrna_weissman_interpersonal_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070601_wisecounsel_myrna_weissman_interpersonal_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Myrna Weissman, Ph.D. on Interpersonal Psychotherapy", posted June 1, 2007. Dr. Weissman is one of the founders of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), one of only a few empirically validated (EV) and manualized forms of therapy existing today which has been designed for the treatment of depression. As the name suggests, IPT is based on the idea that depression symptoms exist as part of an interpersonal, relational context and cannot be understood independently of that context. In IPT, therapists help patients to talk about what was going on for them when their symptoms first appeared. They then assign the interpersonal context of the patients' depression to one of four categories: grief, conflicts and disagreements, life transitions or too-few attachments and help patients to identify ways to resolve those issues.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Myrna Weissman, Ph.D. on Interpersonal Psychotherapy", posted June 1, 2007. Dr. Weissman is one of the founders of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), one of only a few empirically validated (EV) and manualized forms of therapy existing today which has been designed for the treatment of depression. As the name suggests, IPT is based on the idea that depression symptoms exist as part of an interpersonal, relational context and cannot be understood independently of that context. In IPT, therapists help patients to talk about what was going on for them when their symptoms first appeared. They then assign the interpersonal context of the patients' depression to one of four categories: grief, conflicts and disagreements, life transitions or too-few attachments and help patients to identify ways to resolve those issues.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:22:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Myrna Weissman, Ph.D. on Interpersonal Psychotherapy", posted June 1, 2007. Dr. Weissman is one of the founders of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), one of only a few empirically validated (EV) and manualized forms of therapy existing today which has been designed for the treatment of depression. As the name suggests, IPT is based on the idea that depression symptoms exist as part of an interpersonal, relational context and cannot be understood independently of that context. In IPT, therapists help patients to talk about what was going on for them when their symptoms first appeared. They then assign the interpersonal context of the patients' depression to one of four categories: grief, conflicts and disagreements, life transitions or too-few attachments and help patients to identify ways to resolve those issues.no00:34:15therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070515_wisecounsel_anita_remig_child_development.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070515_wisecounsel_anita_remig_child_development.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Anita Remig, Ed.D. on Child Development", posted May 15, 2007. Dr. Remig describes the process of attachment and attachment disorders in biological, relational and maturational terms. Recent neuroscience findings have tended to confirm what 1950s child development theorists like John Bowlby suspected - that the quality of a baby's early relationships strongly influences the development of that baby's brain, and therefore, the quality of that baby's ability to regulate emotions, form a coherent sense of self and other and enter into and effectively manage social relationships. Modern imaging techniques have localized some of the brain areas damaged by inadequate, abusive or neglectful early caregiving. The midbrain and orbital prefrontal cortex are involved as are diverse right hemisphere circuits involved with emotional regulation and judgement. In short: Child abuse interferes with brain development.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Anita Remig, Ed.D. on Child Development", posted May 15, 2007. Dr. Remig describes the process of attachment and attachment disorders in biological, relational and maturational terms. Recent neuroscience findings have tended to confirm what 1950s child development theorists like John Bowlby suspected - that the quality of a baby's early relationships strongly influences the development of that baby's brain, and therefore, the quality of that baby's ability to regulate emotions, form a coherent sense of self and other and enter into and effectively manage social relationships. Modern imaging techniques have localized some of the brain areas damaged by inadequate, abusive or neglectful early caregiving. The midbrain and orbital prefrontal cortex are involved as are diverse right hemisphere circuits involved with emotional regulation and judgement. In short: Child abuse interferes with brain development.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:22:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Anita Remig, Ed.D. on Child Development", posted May 15, 2007. Dr. Remig describes the process of attachment and attachment disorders in biological, relational and maturational terms. Recent neuroscience findings have tended to confirm what 1950s child development theorists like John Bowlby suspected - that the quality of a baby's early relationships strongly influences the development of that baby's brain, and therefore, the quality of that baby's ability to regulate emotions, form a coherent sense of self and other and enter into and effectively manage social relationships. Modern imaging techniques have localized some of the brain areas damaged by inadequate, abusive or neglectful early caregiving. The midbrain and orbital prefrontal cortex are involved as are diverse right hemisphere circuits involved with emotional regulation and judgement. In short: Child abuse interferes with brain development.no00:37:51therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070501_wisecounsel_jeff_bernstein_defiant_children.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070501_wisecounsel_jeff_bernstein_defiant_children.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeff Bernstein, Ph.D. on defiant children", posted May 1, 2007. Dr. Bernstein talks about how parents can better understand and manage defiant children's behavior so as to bring all family members closer together. Defiant children are often angry, frustrated, looking to externalize blame and operating under the assumption that they are equal in authority and wisdom to adults. Parents of defiant children too often "take the bait", become emotional, angry and authoritarian themselves and end up trying to manage the resulting conflicts with demands and threats. Dr. Bernstein suggests a more detached, mindful and judo-like approach that is calm, firm and non-controling. Parents who are able to show their defiant children through their actions that they are understood and respected (as well as loved) and at the same time, who are able to firmly set expectations and limits can defuse and avoid otherwise explosive situations and get to the results they want. By modeling the response they would like their children to emulate, parents are able to teach their children how to better self-sooth and interact.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeff Bernstein, Ph.D. on defiant children", posted May 1, 2007. Dr. Bernstein talks about how parents can better understand and manage defiant children's behavior so as to bring all family members closer together. Defiant children are often angry, frustrated, looking to externalize blame and operating under the assumption that they are equal in authority and wisdom to adults. Parents of defiant children too often "take the bait", become emotional, angry and authoritarian themselves and end up trying to manage the resulting conflicts with demands and threats. Dr. Bernstein suggests a more detached, mindful and judo-like approach that is calm, firm and non-controling. Parents who are able to show their defiant children through their actions that they are understood and respected (as well as loved) and at the same time, who are able to firmly set expectations and limits can defuse and avoid otherwise explosive situations and get to the results they want. By modeling the response they would like their children to emulate, parents are able to teach their children how to better self-sooth and interact.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeff Bernstein, Ph.D. on defiant children", posted May 1, 2007. Dr. Bernstein talks about how parents can better understand and manage defiant children's behavior so as to bring all family members closer together. Defiant children are often angry, frustrated, looking to externalize blame and operating under the assumption that they are equal in authority and wisdom to adults. Parents of defiant children too often "take the bait", become emotional, angry and authoritarian themselves and end up trying to manage the resulting conflicts with demands and threats. Dr. Bernstein suggests a more detached, mindful and judo-like approach that is calm, firm and non-controling. Parents who are able to show their defiant children through their actions that they are understood and respected (as well as loved) and at the same time, who are able to firmly set expectations and limits can defuse and avoid otherwise explosive situations and get to the results they want. By modeling the response they would like their children to emulate, parents are able to teach their children how to better self-sooth and interact.no00:43:35therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070415_wisecounsel_tim_kowalski_aspergers_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070415_wisecounsel_tim_kowalski_aspergers_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP on Asperger's Disorder", posted April 16, 2007. Mr. Kowalski discusses his work as a speech pathologist working with Asperger's Disordered patients. Asperger's Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder of childhood characterized by communication and social deficits. It is often thought of as identical to high functioning Autism (another, more severe disorder), but Kowalski differentiates the two disorders on the basis of social desire (Autistic individuals lacking the desire and skills to socialize, vs. Asperger's individuals having the desire to socialize but lacking the skills). The pattern of social and emotional deficits characteristic of Asperger's is described, as are ways that these deficits are measured and assessed, and ways that compensatory coping stratagies can be taught.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP on Asperger's Disorder", posted April 16, 2007. Mr. Kowalski discusses his work as a speech pathologist working with Asperger's Disordered patients. Asperger's Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder of childhood characterized by communication and social deficits. It is often thought of as identical to high functioning Autism (another, more severe disorder), but Kowalski differentiates the two disorders on the basis of social desire (Autistic individuals lacking the desire and skills to socialize, vs. Asperger's individuals having the desire to socialize but lacking the skills). The pattern of social and emotional deficits characteristic of Asperger's is described, as are ways that these deficits are measured and assessed, and ways that compensatory coping stratagies can be taught.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP on Asperger's Disorder", posted April 16, 2007. Mr. Kowalski discusses his work as a speech pathologist working with Asperger's Disordered patients. Asperger's Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder of childhood characterized by communication and social deficits. It is often thought of as identical to high functioning Autism (another, more severe disorder), but Kowalski differentiates the two disorders on the basis of social desire (Autistic individuals lacking the desire and skills to socialize, vs. Asperger's individuals having the desire to socialize but lacking the skills). The pattern of social and emotional deficits characteristic of Asperger's is described, as are ways that these deficits are measured and assessed, and ways that compensatory coping stratagies can be taught.no00:45:12therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070306_wisecounsel_marsha_temlock_adult_child_divorce.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070306_wisecounsel_marsha_temlock_adult_child_divorce.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Temlock on Adult Child Divorce", posted March 6, 2007. When a marriage ends, lots of folks are hurt. The divorcing couple, of course, and their children are usually the center of attention. Little attention gets paid to the parents of the divorcees, who may themselves be hurt by the divorce process. Temlock's examination of this sensitive topic offers parents of divorcing children a friendly guidebook packed with helpful information and suggestions from other parents who've "been there." She offers a five-stage model of the divorce process as experienced by parents of divorcing children will can help readers to stay grounded through the emotional upheavals they'll share with their children and grandchildren. This practical manual puts an arm around the shoulder of parents of divorcing adults and supports them through the difficult days of the divorce process and its aftermath.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Temlock on Adult Child Divorce", posted March 6, 2007. When a marriage ends, lots of folks are hurt. The divorcing couple, of course, and their children are usually the center of attention. Little attention gets paid to the parents of the divorcees, who may themselves be hurt by the divorce process. Temlock's examination of this sensitive topic offers parents of divorcing children a friendly guidebook packed with helpful information and suggestions from other parents who've "been there." She offers a five-stage model of the divorce process as experienced by parents of divorcing children will can help readers to stay grounded through the emotional upheavals they'll share with their children and grandchildren. This practical manual puts an arm around the shoulder of parents of divorcing adults and supports them through the difficult days of the divorce process and its aftermath.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Temlock on Adult Child Divorce", posted March 6, 2007. When a marriage ends, lots of folks are hurt. The divorcing couple, of course, and their children are usually the center of attention. Little attention gets paid to the parents of the divorcees, who may themselves be hurt by the divorce process. Temlock's examination of this sensitive topic offers parents of divorcing children a friendly guidebook packed with helpful information and suggestions from other parents who've "been there." She offers a five-stage model of the divorce process as experienced by parents of divorcing children will can help readers to stay grounded through the emotional upheavals they'll share with their children and grandchildren. This practical manual puts an arm around the shoulder of parents of divorcing adults and supports them through the difficult days of the divorce process and its aftermath.no00:34:03therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070222_wisecounsel_jeffrey-young_schema-therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070222_wisecounsel_jeffrey-young_schema-therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeffrey Young, Ph.D. on Schema Therapy", posted February 22, 2007. For years, psychotherapy has been split into various camps or schools, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and person-centered or humanistic therapy. Each therapy school has different ideas for what therapy should accomplish, and how to go about doing therapy. Faced with this complexity, many working therapists have become eclectic, meaning they try to use techniques from multiple schools at once. Eclecticism can become very confusing and muddy for therapists and patients, however, when it is done inexpertly. Originally trained as a cognitive-behaviorist, Dr. Jeffrey Young is the founder of Schema Therapy, which represents an effort to systematically and coherently integrate techniques from the various therapy approaches. Though a general purpose therapy, Schema Therapy has been designed with the goal of helping personality disordered and otherwise treatment-resistant patients find relief.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeffrey Young, Ph.D. on Schema Therapy", posted February 22, 2007. For years, psychotherapy has been split into various camps or schools, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and person-centered or humanistic therapy. Each therapy school has different ideas for what therapy should accomplish, and how to go about doing therapy. Faced with this complexity, many working therapists have become eclectic, meaning they try to use techniques from multiple schools at once. Eclecticism can become very confusing and muddy for therapists and patients, however, when it is done inexpertly. Originally trained as a cognitive-behaviorist, Dr. Jeffrey Young is the founder of Schema Therapy, which represents an effort to systematically and coherently integrate techniques from the various therapy approaches. Though a general purpose therapy, Schema Therapy has been designed with the goal of helping personality disordered and otherwise treatment-resistant patients find relief.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Jeffrey Young, Ph.D. on Schema Therapy", posted February 22, 2007. For years, psychotherapy has been split into various camps or schools, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and person-centered or humanistic therapy. Each therapy school has different ideas for what therapy should accomplish, and how to go about doing therapy. Faced with this complexity, many working therapists have become eclectic, meaning they try to use techniques from multiple schools at once. Eclecticism can become very confusing and muddy for therapists and patients, however, when it is done inexpertly. Originally trained as a cognitive-behaviorist, Dr. Jeffrey Young is the founder of Schema Therapy, which represents an effort to systematically and coherently integrate techniques from the various therapy approaches. Though a general purpose therapy, Schema Therapy has been designed with the goal of helping personality disordered and otherwise treatment-resistant patients find relief.no00:42:38therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070815_wisecounsel_steven_levenkron_childhood_sexual_abuse_of_women.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070815_wisecounsel_steven_levenkron_childhood_sexual_abuse_of_women.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Levenkron, MS. on Childhood Sexual Abuse of Women", posted August 15, 2007. Levenkron defines sexual abuse broadly as sexualized contact between an adult and a female child between 1 and 13 years old. Girls who have been abused experience pain and terror. They come to believe that "no one will ever protect me again" and come to act accordingly. Attachment and behavioral disorders may follow, as well as depression, social withdrawal, obsessional symptoms, and trememdous self-blame and self-hatred. The longer abuse remains a secret, the more opportunity occurs for these symptoms to become institutionalized in identity. More severe cases of abuse may result in dissociation, and dissociation-related psychosis (not schizophrenia-style psychosis). Clinically, abuse victims may present with eating disorders, a tendancy towards self-mutilization (e.g., cutting and burning one's self), presumably personality disorders (although these are not described), and precocious addiction and/or sexuality. Victims may also avoid sexuality entirely, and go so far as to make themselves physically and emotionally unattractive (e.g., by becoming obese, by dressing poorly, etc.). Victims may slide into further victimizing relationships, as abuse has become normalized, or may act out pseudo-abusive relationships with others through sexual domination activities.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Levenkron, MS. on Childhood Sexual Abuse of Women", posted August 15, 2007. Levenkron defines sexual abuse broadly as sexualized contact between an adult and a female child between 1 and 13 years old. Girls who have been abused experience pain and terror. They come to believe that "no one will ever protect me again" and come to act accordingly. Attachment and behavioral disorders may follow, as well as depression, social withdrawal, obsessional symptoms, and trememdous self-blame and self-hatred. The longer abuse remains a secret, the more opportunity occurs for these symptoms to become institutionalized in identity. More severe cases of abuse may result in dissociation, and dissociation-related psychosis (not schizophrenia-style psychosis). Clinically, abuse victims may present with eating disorders, a tendancy towards self-mutilization (e.g., cutting and burning one's self), presumably personality disorders (although these are not described), and precocious addiction and/or sexuality. Victims may also avoid sexuality entirely, and go so far as to make themselves physically and emotionally unattractive (e.g., by becoming obese, by dressing poorly, etc.). Victims may slide into further victimizing relationships, as abuse has become normalized, or may act out pseudo-abusive relationships with others through sexual domination activities.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:19:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Levenkron, MS. on Childhood Sexual Abuse of Women", posted August 15, 2007. Levenkron defines sexual abuse broadly as sexualized contact between an adult and a female child between 1 and 13 years old. Girls who have been abused experience pain and terror. They come to believe that "no one will ever protect me again" and come to act accordingly. Attachment and behavioral disorders may follow, as well as depression, social withdrawal, obsessional symptoms, and trememdous self-blame and self-hatred. The longer abuse remains a secret, the more opportunity occurs for these symptoms to become institutionalized in identity. More severe cases of abuse may result in dissociation, and dissociation-related psychosis (not schizophrenia-style psychosis). Clinically, abuse victims may present with eating disorders, a tendancy towards self-mutilization (e.g., cutting and burning one's self), presumably personality disorders (although these are not described), and precocious addiction and/or sexuality. Victims may also avoid sexuality entirely, and go so far as to make themselves physically and emotionally unattractive (e.g., by becoming obese, by dressing poorly, etc.). Victims may slide into further victimizing relationships, as abuse has become normalized, or may act out pseudo-abusive relationships with others through sexual domination activities.no00:41:09therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070615_wisecounsel_steven_shaps_anger_management.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070615_wisecounsel_steven_shaps_anger_management.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Shaps on Anger Management", posted June 15, 2007. Anger is a normal human emotion, but also one that can become destructive to self and others. Mr. Shaps describes his approach to working with client's anger concerns both on an individual basis and with couples. His approach promotes insight and awareness of emotions underlying anger and encourages a "notice and transcend" approach to managing it rather than one consisting of venting (which reinforces anger feelings rather than helping them to disolve).Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Shaps on Anger Management", posted June 15, 2007. Anger is a normal human emotion, but also one that can become destructive to self and others. Mr. Shaps describes his approach to working with client's anger concerns both on an individual basis and with couples. His approach promotes insight and awareness of emotions underlying anger and encourages a "notice and transcend" approach to managing it rather than one consisting of venting (which reinforces anger feelings rather than helping them to disolve).Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:15:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven Shaps on Anger Management", posted June 15, 2007. Anger is a normal human emotion, but also one that can become destructive to self and others. Mr. Shaps describes his approach to working with client's anger concerns both on an individual basis and with couples. His approach promotes insight and awareness of emotions underlying anger and encourages a "notice and transcend" approach to managing it rather than one consisting of venting (which reinforces anger feelings rather than helping them to disolve).no00:46:39therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070901_wisecounsel_joanie_gillispie_cyber_rules.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070901_wisecounsel_joanie_gillispie_cyber_rules.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Joanie Gillispie, Ph.D. on Cyber Rules", posted September 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews psychologist Joanie Gillispie who, together with colleague Jayne Gackenbach, has written a book titled "Cyber.Rules" which is aimed at helping educate parents about how modern pervasive modern digital media are affecting children and adolescents. This is a complex topic that might pull for a simplistic analysis and prescriptive approach. However, this book apparently offers a more thoughtful and educative approach that Dr. Van Nuys finds refreshing and valuable. Dr. Gillispie's contention is that parents, teachers and clinicians need to become more aware of the ways that the connected world is affecting children so that they can help educate and guide children to avoid the worse outcomes while still benefiting from what is useful and good. Her simple metaphore for how parents, who may be playing catch-up and feeling insecure about how to present themselves as knowledgable, is to deal with the internet in the same way that one would deal with teaching children how to cross a street. This is to say, children need to be protected in developmentally appropriate ways from the worse of the net when they are too young to appreciate its dangers, and they need to be offered the graduated freedom (again in developmentally appropriate ways) to explore the net as it becomes appropriate for them to do so.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Joanie Gillispie, Ph.D. on Cyber Rules", posted September 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews psychologist Joanie Gillispie who, together with colleague Jayne Gackenbach, has written a book titled "Cyber.Rules" which is aimed at helping educate parents about how modern pervasive modern digital media are affecting children and adolescents. This is a complex topic that might pull for a simplistic analysis and prescriptive approach. However, this book apparently offers a more thoughtful and educative approach that Dr. Van Nuys finds refreshing and valuable. Dr. Gillispie's contention is that parents, teachers and clinicians need to become more aware of the ways that the connected world is affecting children so that they can help educate and guide children to avoid the worse outcomes while still benefiting from what is useful and good. Her simple metaphore for how parents, who may be playing catch-up and feeling insecure about how to present themselves as knowledgable, is to deal with the internet in the same way that one would deal with teaching children how to cross a street. This is to say, children need to be protected in developmentally appropriate ways from the worse of the net when they are too young to appreciate its dangers, and they need to be offered the graduated freedom (again in developmentally appropriate ways) to explore the net as it becomes appropriate for them to do so.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:14:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Joanie Gillispie, Ph.D. on Cyber Rules", posted September 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews psychologist Joanie Gillispie who, together with colleague Jayne Gackenbach, has written a book titled "Cyber.Rules" which is aimed at helping educate parents about how modern pervasive modern digital media are affecting children and adolescents. This is a complex topic that might pull for a simplistic analysis and prescriptive approach. However, this book apparently offers a more thoughtful and educative approach that Dr. Van Nuys finds refreshing and valuable. Dr. Gillispie's contention is that parents, teachers and clinicians need to become more aware of the ways that the connected world is affecting children so that they can help educate and guide children to avoid the worse outcomes while still benefiting from what is useful and good. Her simple metaphore for how parents, who may be playing catch-up and feeling insecure about how to present themselves as knowledgable, is to deal with the internet in the same way that one would deal with teaching children how to cross a street. This is to say, children need to be protected in developmentally appropriate ways from the worse of the net when they are too young to appreciate its dangers, and they need to be offered the graduated freedom (again in developmentally appropriate ways) to explore the net as it becomes appropriate for them to do so.no00:46:07therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070715_wisecounsel_john_fleming_preventing_addiction.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070715_wisecounsel_john_fleming_preventing_addiction.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John C. Fleming, MD on Preventing Addiction", posted July 15, 2007. Dr. Fleming is a strong advocate for parents taking strict but loving steps to restrict and limit childrens' opportunities for becoming addicted. He suggests that parents do not model drinking in front of children, indoctrinate children against substance abuse in the same way that they would teach children to not run into the street, to not allow children to have long periods of unsupervised time, to lock medications and alcohol away from children, and to use breathalizer and other drug tests on at-risk children to disincentivize them from using or experimenting. So as not to shock children with a sudden change of the rules, these measures should be implemented from birth and be applied consistantly.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John C. Fleming, MD on Preventing Addiction", posted July 15, 2007. Dr. Fleming is a strong advocate for parents taking strict but loving steps to restrict and limit childrens' opportunities for becoming addicted. He suggests that parents do not model drinking in front of children, indoctrinate children against substance abuse in the same way that they would teach children to not run into the street, to not allow children to have long periods of unsupervised time, to lock medications and alcohol away from children, and to use breathalizer and other drug tests on at-risk children to disincentivize them from using or experimenting. So as not to shock children with a sudden change of the rules, these measures should be implemented from birth and be applied consistantly.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:11:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John C. Fleming, MD on Preventing Addiction", posted July 15, 2007. Dr. Fleming is a strong advocate for parents taking strict but loving steps to restrict and limit childrens' opportunities for becoming addicted. He suggests that parents do not model drinking in front of children, indoctrinate children against substance abuse in the same way that they would teach children to not run into the street, to not allow children to have long periods of unsupervised time, to lock medications and alcohol away from children, and to use breathalizer and other drug tests on at-risk children to disincentivize them from using or experimenting. So as not to shock children with a sudden change of the rules, these measures should be implemented from birth and be applied consistantly.no00:59:29therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070801_wisecounsel_john_clarkin_transference_focused_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070801_wisecounsel_john_clarkin_transference_focused_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Clarkin, Ph.D. on Transference-Focused Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder", posted August 1, 2007. John Clarkin, Ph.D., a clinicial psychologist, is a proponant of Transference-Focused Therapy (TFT), a form of therapy that updates older transference based psychodynamic psychotherapy ideas. TFT is a semi-manualized therapy, meaning that its principles are written down in a book, but session-by-session therapist directions are not provided. TFT is highly 'here-and-now' focused, using the relationship that forms between patient and therapist as a laboratory environment in which the patient's interpersonal problems will play out. TFT therapists help patients to understand and become aware of their maladaptive interpersonal patterns so that they can start to alter them. TFT therapists encourage patients, many of whom are disabled, to get out and work, even if that work is only on a volunteer basis. Conflicts that occur in the work environment are discussed in therapyMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Clarkin, Ph.D. on Transference-Focused Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder", posted August 1, 2007. John Clarkin, Ph.D., a clinicial psychologist, is a proponant of Transference-Focused Therapy (TFT), a form of therapy that updates older transference based psychodynamic psychotherapy ideas. TFT is a semi-manualized therapy, meaning that its principles are written down in a book, but session-by-session therapist directions are not provided. TFT is highly 'here-and-now' focused, using the relationship that forms between patient and therapist as a laboratory environment in which the patient's interpersonal problems will play out. TFT therapists help patients to understand and become aware of their maladaptive interpersonal patterns so that they can start to alter them. TFT therapists encourage patients, many of whom are disabled, to get out and work, even if that work is only on a volunteer basis. Conflicts that occur in the work environment are discussed in therapyFri, 18 Apr 2008 10:10:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "John Clarkin, Ph.D. on Transference-Focused Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder", posted August 1, 2007. John Clarkin, Ph.D., a clinicial psychologist, is a proponant of Transference-Focused Therapy (TFT), a form of therapy that updates older transference based psychodynamic psychotherapy ideas. TFT is a semi-manualized therapy, meaning that its principles are written down in a book, but session-by-session therapist directions are not provided. TFT is highly 'here-and-now' focused, using the relationship that forms between patient and therapist as a laboratory environment in which the patient's interpersonal problems will play out. TFT therapists help patients to understand and become aware of their maladaptive interpersonal patterns so that they can start to alter them. TFT therapists encourage patients, many of whom are disabled, to get out and work, even if that work is only on a volunteer basis. Conflicts that occur in the work environment are discussed in therapyno00:39:52therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070321_wisecounsel_steven_hayes_acceptance_and_committment_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070321_wisecounsel_steven_hayes_acceptance_and_committment_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. on Acceptance and Committment Therapy", posted March 21, 2007. Dr. Steven C. Hayes' Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) is a relatively new variety of psychotherapy that puts cognitive behavioral techniques into the service of helping people excape their symbolic prisons by teaching them how to become more conscious of and less bought into and embedded in their symbolic prisons. When painful experience is not avoided anymore people become more able to connect with what they value and then to act (commit) to actions that are consistant with their values (rather than consistant with avoiding what they fear). Though experiential in orientation and practice, ACT is firmly based in science, and is supported by multiple clinical trials that provide evidence for its' efficacy.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. on Acceptance and Committment Therapy", posted March 21, 2007. Dr. Steven C. Hayes' Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) is a relatively new variety of psychotherapy that puts cognitive behavioral techniques into the service of helping people excape their symbolic prisons by teaching them how to become more conscious of and less bought into and embedded in their symbolic prisons. When painful experience is not avoided anymore people become more able to connect with what they value and then to act (commit) to actions that are consistant with their values (rather than consistant with avoiding what they fear). Though experiential in orientation and practice, ACT is firmly based in science, and is supported by multiple clinical trials that provide evidence for its' efficacy.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:12:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. on Acceptance and Committment Therapy", posted March 21, 2007. Dr. Steven C. Hayes' Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) is a relatively new variety of psychotherapy that puts cognitive behavioral techniques into the service of helping people excape their symbolic prisons by teaching them how to become more conscious of and less bought into and embedded in their symbolic prisons. When painful experience is not avoided anymore people become more able to connect with what they value and then to act (commit) to actions that are consistant with their values (rather than consistant with avoiding what they fear). Though experiential in orientation and practice, ACT is firmly based in science, and is supported by multiple clinical trials that provide evidence for its' efficacy.no00:44:06therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070212_wisecounsel_john-drimmer_positive-psychology.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070212_wisecounsel_john-drimmer_positive-psychology.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast, hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David Drimmer, Psy.D. on Positive Psychology", posted February 12th, 2007. Historically, psychology and psychotherapy have focused on understanding and fixing negative states of being, such as mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Little energy was ever devoted towards helping people understand how to avoid such negative states in the first place, or, for that matter, how to enhance one's normal life experience so as to become a happier, more fulfilled person. Recently, a new movement within psychology has turned it sights towards understanding the positive aspects of human experience; those behaviors and beliefs that help people to thrive through adverse circumstances and to live life to their fullest capacities. In this first ever Wise Counsel podcast, Dr. Drimmer describes how learning how to cultivate happiness and optimism can dramatically impact your life for the better.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast, hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David Drimmer, Psy.D. on Positive Psychology", posted February 12th, 2007. Historically, psychology and psychotherapy have focused on understanding and fixing negative states of being, such as mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Little energy was ever devoted towards helping people understand how to avoid such negative states in the first place, or, for that matter, how to enhance one's normal life experience so as to become a happier, more fulfilled person. Recently, a new movement within psychology has turned it sights towards understanding the positive aspects of human experience; those behaviors and beliefs that help people to thrive through adverse circumstances and to live life to their fullest capacities. In this first ever Wise Counsel podcast, Dr. Drimmer describes how learning how to cultivate happiness and optimism can dramatically impact your life for the better.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:57:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast, hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David Drimmer, Psy.D. on Positive Psychology", posted February 12th, 2007. Historically, psychology and psychotherapy have focused on understanding and fixing negative states of being, such as mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Little energy was ever devoted towards helping people understand how to avoid such negative states in the first place, or, for that matter, how to enhance one's normal life experience so as to become a happier, more fulfilled person. Recently, a new movement within psychology has turned it sights towards understanding the positive aspects of human experience; those behaviors and beliefs that help people to thrive through adverse circumstances and to live life to their fullest capacities. In this first ever Wise Counsel podcast, Dr. Drimmer describes how learning how to cultivate happiness and optimism can dramatically impact your life for the better.no00:40:33therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080415_wisecounsel_lorna_hyde_graev_living_with_bipolar_disorder.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080415_wisecounsel_lorna_hyde_graev_living_with_bipolar_disorder.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Hyde Graev on Living With Bipolar Disorder". This Wise Counsel Podcast features an interview with Lorna Hyde Graev and is from the patient's rather than from the therapist's perspective. Mrs. Graev, who is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, is a public relations professional who serves on the board of directors of Fountain House, a mental illness rehabilitation and advocacy organization based in New York City. She spoke with Dr. Van Nuys about her illness and about the work done by Fountain House on behalf of members suffering with severe and persistent mental illness.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Hyde Graev on Living With Bipolar Disorder". This Wise Counsel Podcast features an interview with Lorna Hyde Graev and is from the patient's rather than from the therapist's perspective. Mrs. Graev, who is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, is a public relations professional who serves on the board of directors of Fountain House, a mental illness rehabilitation and advocacy organization based in New York City. She spoke with Dr. Van Nuys about her illness and about the work done by Fountain House on behalf of members suffering with severe and persistent mental illness.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Lorna Hyde Graev on Living With Bipolar Disorder". This Wise Counsel Podcast features an interview with Lorna Hyde Graev and is from the patient's rather than from the therapist's perspective. Mrs. Graev, who is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, is a public relations professional who serves on the board of directors of Fountain House, a mental illness rehabilitation and advocacy organization based in New York City. She spoke with Dr. Van Nuys about her illness and about the work done by Fountain House on behalf of members suffering with severe and persistent mental illness.no00:32:35therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080401_wisecounsel_shinzen_young_mindfulness_meditation.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080401_wisecounsel_shinzen_young_mindfulness_meditation.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "shinzen Young on Mindfulness Meditation". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Shinzen Young, a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Buddhist Scholar. As a Westerner Fluent in the Practice of Eastern Meditation, Young Has Set Himself the Goal of Making Meditation More Easily Available to Average Western People. He Has Reformulated Buddhist Concepts Into Language That Westerners Can Understand, and Has Developed a Website Through Which He Teaches Online Classes so As to Make Meditation Instruction Available to Most Anyone Regardless of Location Or Financial Resources. His Third Goal is to See Buddhism and the Long Training Period Necessary to Learn How to Become a Skillful Meditator Become Obsolete Through the Development of a Merged Western-Eastern Neuroscience and Brain-Based Approach to Meditation. He is Excited to Note That Part of this Merging Between Science and Meditation is Occurring Today With the Development of Mindfulness-Based Forms of Psychotherapy.Mental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "shinzen Young on Mindfulness Meditation". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Shinzen Young, a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Buddhist Scholar. As a Westerner Fluent in the Practice of Eastern Meditation, Young Has Set Himself the Goal of Making Meditation More Easily Available to Average Western People. He Has Reformulated Buddhist Concepts Into Language That Westerners Can Understand, and Has Developed a Website Through Which He Teaches Online Classes so As to Make Meditation Instruction Available to Most Anyone Regardless of Location Or Financial Resources. His Third Goal is to See Buddhism and the Long Training Period Necessary to Learn How to Become a Skillful Meditator Become Obsolete Through the Development of a Merged Western-Eastern Neuroscience and Brain-Based Approach to Meditation. He is Excited to Note That Part of this Merging Between Science and Meditation is Occurring Today With the Development of Mindfulness-Based Forms of Psychotherapy.Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:37:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "shinzen Young on Mindfulness Meditation". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Shinzen Young, a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Buddhist Scholar. As a Westerner Fluent in the Practice of Eastern Meditation, Young Has Set Himself the Goal of Making Meditation More Easily Available to Average Western People. He Has Reformulated Buddhist Concepts Into Language That Westerners Can Understand, and Has Developed a Website Through Which He Teaches Online Classes so As to Make Meditation Instruction Available to Most Anyone Regardless of Location Or Financial Resources. His Third Goal is to See Buddhism and the Long Training Period Necessary to Learn How to Become a Skillful Meditator Become Obsolete Through the Development of a Merged Western-Eastern Neuroscience and Brain-Based Approach to Meditation. He is Excited to Note That Part of this Merging Between Science and Meditation is Occurring Today With the Development of Mindfulness-Based Forms of Psychotherapy.no00:51:15therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080315_wisecounsel_sarah_chana_radcliffe_raising_kids_without_raising_your_voice.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080315_wisecounsel_sarah_chana_radcliffe_raising_kids_without_raising_your_voice.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. on Raising your Kids Without Raising your Voice". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Sarah Chana Radcliffe, a Canadian Psychologist With 30 Years of Experience As a Parent Educator and Psychotherapist. Ms. Radcliffe Has Recently Written a Book Summarizing Her Advice to Parents, Titled, Raise your Kids Without Raising your Voice. Following the Guidelines Outlined in this Book Will Give Parents Their Best Opportunity to Help Their Children Grow to Become Happy, Healthy and Emotionally Intelligent Adults Who Enjoy Staying in Contact With Their Parents.Mental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. on Raising your Kids Without Raising your Voice". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Sarah Chana Radcliffe, a Canadian Psychologist With 30 Years of Experience As a Parent Educator and Psychotherapist. Ms. Radcliffe Has Recently Written a Book Summarizing Her Advice to Parents, Titled, Raise your Kids Without Raising your Voice. Following the Guidelines Outlined in this Book Will Give Parents Their Best Opportunity to Help Their Children Grow to Become Happy, Healthy and Emotionally Intelligent Adults Who Enjoy Staying in Contact With Their Parents.Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:42:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (Www.Mentalhelp.Net) Presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (Wisecounsel.Mentalhelp.Net), Hosted By David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. on Raising your Kids Without Raising your Voice". in this Installment of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys Interviews Sarah Chana Radcliffe, a Canadian Psychologist With 30 Years of Experience As a Parent Educator and Psychotherapist. Ms. Radcliffe Has Recently Written a Book Summarizing Her Advice to Parents, Titled, Raise your Kids Without Raising your Voice. Following the Guidelines Outlined in this Book Will Give Parents Their Best Opportunity to Help Their Children Grow to Become Happy, Healthy and Emotionally Intelligent Adults Who Enjoy Staying in Contact With Their Parents.no00:48:39therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080301_wisecounsel_richard_shulman_volunteers_in_psychotherapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080301_wisecounsel_richard_shulman_volunteers_in_psychotherapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Shulman, Ph.D. on Volunteers In Psychotherapy". Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Richard Shulman about his non-profit organization Volunteers in Psychotherapy. Volunteers in Psychotherapy provides clients access to truly private psychotherapy free from the influence of managed care or insurance, in exchange for their agreeing to volunteer their time with organizations such as non-profits, and charitable and governmental agencies (including homeless, hospice, hospital, ambulance, and fire services) that benefit the community. Clients must volunteer four hours of their time for every hour of psychotherapy they are eligible to receive. They get a record of their participation and then give a copy of that record to VIP which awards them therapy credits. Patients may then redeem these therapy credits for free or low cost psychotherapy with a network therapist secure that their private business will remain their private business, and free from inappropriate coercion to medicate their problems, or see them as signs of an illness rather than simply a difficult life problem.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Shulman, Ph.D. on Volunteers In Psychotherapy". Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Richard Shulman about his non-profit organization Volunteers in Psychotherapy. Volunteers in Psychotherapy provides clients access to truly private psychotherapy free from the influence of managed care or insurance, in exchange for their agreeing to volunteer their time with organizations such as non-profits, and charitable and governmental agencies (including homeless, hospice, hospital, ambulance, and fire services) that benefit the community. Clients must volunteer four hours of their time for every hour of psychotherapy they are eligible to receive. They get a record of their participation and then give a copy of that record to VIP which awards them therapy credits. Patients may then redeem these therapy credits for free or low cost psychotherapy with a network therapist secure that their private business will remain their private business, and free from inappropriate coercion to medicate their problems, or see them as signs of an illness rather than simply a difficult life problem.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:14:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Shulman, Ph.D. on Volunteers In Psychotherapy". Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Richard Shulman about his non-profit organization Volunteers in Psychotherapy. Volunteers in Psychotherapy provides clients access to truly private psychotherapy free from the influence of managed care or insurance, in exchange for their agreeing to volunteer their time with organizations such as non-profits, and charitable and governmental agencies (including homeless, hospice, hospital, ambulance, and fire services) that benefit the community. Clients must volunteer four hours of their time for every hour of psychotherapy they are eligible to receive. They get a record of their participation and then give a copy of that record to VIP which awards them therapy credits. Patients may then redeem these therapy credits for free or low cost psychotherapy with a network therapist secure that their private business will remain their private business, and free from inappropriate coercion to medicate their problems, or see them as signs of an illness rather than simply a difficult life problem.no00:36:15therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080215_wisecounsel_irvin_yalom_death_anxiety.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080215_wisecounsel_irvin_yalom_death_anxiety.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Irvin Yalom, MD on Death Anxiety", posted February 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dr. Irvin Yalom, a psychiatrist and Stanford professor about his new book "Staring At The Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death". This book follows up on a theme previously explored in Yalom's earlier classic work \"Existential Psychotherapy\", namely that death anxiety permeates life and is a cause of many psychological symptoms and conditions, and that confronting one's own personal death can result in symptom reduction and a generally richer and more fulfilling life.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Irvin Yalom, MD on Death Anxiety", posted February 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dr. Irvin Yalom, a psychiatrist and Stanford professor about his new book "Staring At The Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death". This book follows up on a theme previously explored in Yalom's earlier classic work \"Existential Psychotherapy\", namely that death anxiety permeates life and is a cause of many psychological symptoms and conditions, and that confronting one's own personal death can result in symptom reduction and a generally richer and more fulfilling life.Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:14:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Irvin Yalom, MD on Death Anxiety", posted February 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dr. Irvin Yalom, a psychiatrist and Stanford professor about his new book "Staring At The Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death". This book follows up on a theme previously explored in Yalom's earlier classic work \"Existential Psychotherapy\", namely that death anxiety permeates life and is a cause of many psychological symptoms and conditions, and that confronting one's own personal death can result in symptom reduction and a generally richer and more fulfilling life.no00:41:16therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080201_wisecounsel_annie_fox_parenting_21st_century_teens.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080201_wisecounsel_annie_fox_parenting_21st_century_teens.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fox on Parenting 21st Century Teenagers", posted February 1, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fox, educator, author and maintainer of several websites aimed at helping teenage children negotiate the difficult transition to adulthood. She has been answering questions from teenagers and parents of teenagers online at her websites, "theinsite.org" and "anniefox.com" since 1996. According to Ms. Fox, the quickened pace, advanced communications technology and media saturation characteristic of the 21st century has resulted in a generation of children who are much more stressed out than prior generations. The level of academic and social performance expected of them has increased, they are encouraged to be sexual at earlier and earlier ages, and they have no regular periods of downtime. As a result, children are more stressed and pressured than ever before. Parents need to respond by becoming more active guides for their children's social and emotional development.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fox on Parenting 21st Century Teenagers", posted February 1, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fox, educator, author and maintainer of several websites aimed at helping teenage children negotiate the difficult transition to adulthood. She has been answering questions from teenagers and parents of teenagers online at her websites, "theinsite.org" and "anniefox.com" since 1996. According to Ms. Fox, the quickened pace, advanced communications technology and media saturation characteristic of the 21st century has resulted in a generation of children who are much more stressed out than prior generations. The level of academic and social performance expected of them has increased, they are encouraged to be sexual at earlier and earlier ages, and they have no regular periods of downtime. As a result, children are more stressed and pressured than ever before. Parents need to respond by becoming more active guides for their children's social and emotional development.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:06:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Annie Fox on Parenting 21st Century Teenagers", posted February 1, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Annie Fox, educator, author and maintainer of several websites aimed at helping teenage children negotiate the difficult transition to adulthood. She has been answering questions from teenagers and parents of teenagers online at her websites, "theinsite.org" and "anniefox.com" since 1996. According to Ms. Fox, the quickened pace, advanced communications technology and media saturation characteristic of the 21st century has resulted in a generation of children who are much more stressed out than prior generations. The level of academic and social performance expected of them has increased, they are encouraged to be sexual at earlier and earlier ages, and they have no regular periods of downtime. As a result, children are more stressed and pressured than ever before. Parents need to respond by becoming more active guides for their children's social and emotional development.no00:44:02therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080115_wisecounsel_david_barlow_nature_treatment_anxiety_panic.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080115_wisecounsel_david_barlow_nature_treatment_anxiety_panic.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David H. Barlow, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Disorders", posted January 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Barlow, Ph.D. a highly influential clinical psychologist and psychotherapy researcher well known for his seminal work on anxiety and panic disorders. In this interview, Dr. Barlow talks about some of the knowledge that research over the last several decades has taught us about the nature of the anxiety disorders. Among the important insights are these: 1) anxiety and fear are distinct emotions, 2) anxiety and panic are fundamentally distinct though related problems, 3) The older exposure-based treatments for anxiety disorders don't work well. What does work well is to work with people's avoidance of their emotions and emotional experiences; not so much their avoidance of situations. One current project Barlow is working on is a unified model for how to do effective therapy with all of the emotional disorders. In order to do this right, it is necessary to cross old boundaries between therapy schools and incorporate behavioral, psychodynamic and humanistic techniques in a systematic fashion. Barlow predicts that in the future the historic distinctions between these schools of psychotherapy will become more or less irrelevant as research based treatments focus on what works, not where it came from.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David H. Barlow, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Disorders", posted January 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Barlow, Ph.D. a highly influential clinical psychologist and psychotherapy researcher well known for his seminal work on anxiety and panic disorders. In this interview, Dr. Barlow talks about some of the knowledge that research over the last several decades has taught us about the nature of the anxiety disorders. Among the important insights are these: 1) anxiety and fear are distinct emotions, 2) anxiety and panic are fundamentally distinct though related problems, 3) The older exposure-based treatments for anxiety disorders don't work well. What does work well is to work with people's avoidance of their emotions and emotional experiences; not so much their avoidance of situations. One current project Barlow is working on is a unified model for how to do effective therapy with all of the emotional disorders. In order to do this right, it is necessary to cross old boundaries between therapy schools and incorporate behavioral, psychodynamic and humanistic techniques in a systematic fashion. Barlow predicts that in the future the historic distinctions between these schools of psychotherapy will become more or less irrelevant as research based treatments focus on what works, not where it came from.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:56:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "David H. Barlow, Ph.D. on the Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Disorders", posted January 15, 2008. Dr. Van Nuys interviews David Barlow, Ph.D. a highly influential clinical psychologist and psychotherapy researcher well known for his seminal work on anxiety and panic disorders. In this interview, Dr. Barlow talks about some of the knowledge that research over the last several decades has taught us about the nature of the anxiety disorders. Among the important insights are these: 1) anxiety and fear are distinct emotions, 2) anxiety and panic are fundamentally distinct though related problems, 3) The older exposure-based treatments for anxiety disorders don't work well. What does work well is to work with people's avoidance of their emotions and emotional experiences; not so much their avoidance of situations. One current project Barlow is working on is a unified model for how to do effective therapy with all of the emotional disorders. In order to do this right, it is necessary to cross old boundaries between therapy schools and incorporate behavioral, psychodynamic and humanistic techniques in a systematic fashion. Barlow predicts that in the future the historic distinctions between these schools of psychotherapy will become more or less irrelevant as research based treatments focus on what works, not where it came from.no00:41:26therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080101_wisecounsel_richard_heimberg_anxiety_research_and_treatment.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20080101_wisecounsel_richard_heimberg_anxiety_research_and_treatment.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Heimberg, Ph.D. on Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder Research and Treatment", posted January 1, 2008. Dr. Richard Heimberg is one of the leading scientists in the world currently working on developing effective psychotherapies for anxiety disorders. Recently, he has been conducting research on how to best treat people who have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a condition characterized by chronic disabling worry over seemingly unimportant life issues. At this time, his research suggests that people with GAD tend to fall into the habit of worrying over little and unimportant life events as a way of distracting themselves from more pressing and serious concerns, much in the way that a student might avoid studying by cleaning her apartment. GAD sufferers get stuck in the cycle of distracting worry and do not easily move on to problem solving. Dr. Heimberg used to study Social Anxiety Disorder, which used to be called Social Phobia. The name was changed so that the word phobia could be reserved for more specific sorts of fears (such as fears of spiders). Social Anxiety Disorder, which is the second most common mental disorder after major depression, involves a more generalized fear of negative evaluation by other people and fear of the resulting feeling of humiliation and embarrassment that would follow being negatively evaluated. Social Anxiety Disorder can get so bad that some people never go on dates despite wanting to, or do not go to school or take jobs that involve social interaction for fear of being rejected. More mild cases of social anxiety disorder also occur when people are afraid of public speaking, but otherwise can function.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Heimberg, Ph.D. on Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder Research and Treatment", posted January 1, 2008. Dr. Richard Heimberg is one of the leading scientists in the world currently working on developing effective psychotherapies for anxiety disorders. Recently, he has been conducting research on how to best treat people who have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a condition characterized by chronic disabling worry over seemingly unimportant life issues. At this time, his research suggests that people with GAD tend to fall into the habit of worrying over little and unimportant life events as a way of distracting themselves from more pressing and serious concerns, much in the way that a student might avoid studying by cleaning her apartment. GAD sufferers get stuck in the cycle of distracting worry and do not easily move on to problem solving. Dr. Heimberg used to study Social Anxiety Disorder, which used to be called Social Phobia. The name was changed so that the word phobia could be reserved for more specific sorts of fears (such as fears of spiders). Social Anxiety Disorder, which is the second most common mental disorder after major depression, involves a more generalized fear of negative evaluation by other people and fear of the resulting feeling of humiliation and embarrassment that would follow being negatively evaluated. Social Anxiety Disorder can get so bad that some people never go on dates despite wanting to, or do not go to school or take jobs that involve social interaction for fear of being rejected. More mild cases of social anxiety disorder also occur when people are afraid of public speaking, but otherwise can function.Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:14:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Richard Heimberg, Ph.D. on Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder Research and Treatment", posted January 1, 2008. Dr. Richard Heimberg is one of the leading scientists in the world currently working on developing effective psychotherapies for anxiety disorders. Recently, he has been conducting research on how to best treat people who have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a condition characterized by chronic disabling worry over seemingly unimportant life issues. At this time, his research suggests that people with GAD tend to fall into the habit of worrying over little and unimportant life events as a way of distracting themselves from more pressing and serious concerns, much in the way that a student might avoid studying by cleaning her apartment. GAD sufferers get stuck in the cycle of distracting worry and do not easily move on to problem solving. Dr. Heimberg used to study Social Anxiety Disorder, which used to be called Social Phobia. The name was changed so that the word phobia could be reserved for more specific sorts of fears (such as fears of spiders). Social Anxiety Disorder, which is the second most common mental disorder after major depression, involves a more generalized fear of negative evaluation by other people and fear of the resulting feeling of humiliation and embarrassment that would follow being negatively evaluated. Social Anxiety Disorder can get so bad that some people never go on dates despite wanting to, or do not go to school or take jobs that involve social interaction for fear of being rejected. More mild cases of social anxiety disorder also occur when people are afraid of public speaking, but otherwise can function.no00:38:50therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071215_wisecounsel_tony_madrid_repairing_maternal_infant_bonds.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071215_wisecounsel_tony_madrid_repairing_maternal_infant_bonds.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Tony Madrid, Ph.D. on the relationship between broken maternal-infant Bonds and asthma", posted December 15, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Tony Madrid regarding his development of a therapy treatment protocol to help mothers who have not bonded well with their children to develop a stronger bond. There seems to be a relationship between a disrupted maternal infant bond and the prevalence of childhood asthma, and successful strengthening of the maternal infant bond results in a reduction of asthma symptoms, and a general lessening of tension and stress for both mother and child. Treatment consists of work to identify and resolve traumas and emotional problems that have caused a mother to be distant and preoccupied, and to deeply re-imagine a more positive birth scenario where separations do not occur. Hypnosis and EMDR are employed as the main therapies utilized.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Tony Madrid, Ph.D. on the relationship between broken maternal-infant Bonds and asthma", posted December 15, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Tony Madrid regarding his development of a therapy treatment protocol to help mothers who have not bonded well with their children to develop a stronger bond. There seems to be a relationship between a disrupted maternal infant bond and the prevalence of childhood asthma, and successful strengthening of the maternal infant bond results in a reduction of asthma symptoms, and a general lessening of tension and stress for both mother and child. Treatment consists of work to identify and resolve traumas and emotional problems that have caused a mother to be distant and preoccupied, and to deeply re-imagine a more positive birth scenario where separations do not occur. Hypnosis and EMDR are employed as the main therapies utilized.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:53:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Tony Madrid, Ph.D. on the relationship between broken maternal-infant Bonds and asthma", posted December 15, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Tony Madrid regarding his development of a therapy treatment protocol to help mothers who have not bonded well with their children to develop a stronger bond. There seems to be a relationship between a disrupted maternal infant bond and the prevalence of childhood asthma, and successful strengthening of the maternal infant bond results in a reduction of asthma symptoms, and a general lessening of tension and stress for both mother and child. Treatment consists of work to identify and resolve traumas and emotional problems that have caused a mother to be distant and preoccupied, and to deeply re-imagine a more positive birth scenario where separations do not occur. Hypnosis and EMDR are employed as the main therapies utilized.no00:31:37therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071201_wisecounsel_francine_shapiro_emdr_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071201_wisecounsel_francine_shapiro_emdr_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)", posted December 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., the founder of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy or EMDR. EMDR is a very new form of therapy, dating back only to 1987. It is related to Systematic Desensitization, a technique drawn from behavior therapy, but represents an expansion or evolution of that earlier technique such that EMDR is now a quite distinct therepeutic approach. According to EMDR, emotional problems as well as disturbing beliefs are caused by the activation of old, disturbing memories, and if you can reprocess those memories so as to make them less troubling and disturbing, you will reduce or eliminate the emotional problems and beliefs they cause. Reprocessing of disturbing memories occurs while patients access their memories while engaged in eye-movement and similar reprocessing techniques.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)", posted December 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., the founder of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy or EMDR. EMDR is a very new form of therapy, dating back only to 1987. It is related to Systematic Desensitization, a technique drawn from behavior therapy, but represents an expansion or evolution of that earlier technique such that EMDR is now a quite distinct therepeutic approach. According to EMDR, emotional problems as well as disturbing beliefs are caused by the activation of old, disturbing memories, and if you can reprocess those memories so as to make them less troubling and disturbing, you will reduce or eliminate the emotional problems and beliefs they cause. Reprocessing of disturbing memories occurs while patients access their memories while engaged in eye-movement and similar reprocessing techniques.Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:29:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)", posted December 1, 2007. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., the founder of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy or EMDR. EMDR is a very new form of therapy, dating back only to 1987. It is related to Systematic Desensitization, a technique drawn from behavior therapy, but represents an expansion or evolution of that earlier technique such that EMDR is now a quite distinct therepeutic approach. According to EMDR, emotional problems as well as disturbing beliefs are caused by the activation of old, disturbing memories, and if you can reprocess those memories so as to make them less troubling and disturbing, you will reduce or eliminate the emotional problems and beliefs they cause. Reprocessing of disturbing memories occurs while patients access their memories while engaged in eye-movement and similar reprocessing techniques.no00:40:58therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071115_wisecounsel_amy_baker_parental_alienation.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071115_wisecounsel_amy_baker_parental_alienation.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Parental Alientation occurs when one parent manipulates children into believing that the other parent has rejected them and is otherwise no good and should be themselves rejected. Parental Alienation Syndrome is what happens to the children who are subject to this treatment. PAS only applies when there is evidence of parental manipulation and there is no other good reason why a child might reject a parent (e.g., becuase that parent was abusive, etc.). The syndrome was first identified in the 1980s as something that occurred in the context of divorce and custody battles. Dr. Baker suggests that while this classic sort of PAS does occur (e.g., when a narcissistic or otherwise troubled mother in the midst of a divorce turns her children against her former husband), there are also other variants to how PAS may occur. PAS may occur in the midst of an intact but troubled marriage, for instance, and PAS may also be something initiated by fathers against mothers, contrary to the normal stereotype.Parental Alientation occurs when one parent manipulates children into believing that the other parent has rejected them and is otherwise no good and should be themselves rejected. Parental Alienation Syndrome is what happens to the children who are subject to this treatment. PAS only applies when there is evidence of parental manipulation and there is no other good reason why a child might reject a parent (e.g., becuase that parent was abusive, etc.). The syndrome was first identified in the 1980s as something that occurred in the context of divorce and custody battles. Dr. Baker suggests that while this classic sort of PAS does occur (e.g., when a narcissistic or otherwise troubled mother in the midst of a divorce turns her children against her former husband), there are also other variants to how PAS may occur. PAS may occur in the midst of an intact but troubled marriage, for instance, and PAS may also be something initiated by fathers against mothers, contrary to the normal stereotype.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:03:00 -0800HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthParental Alientation occurs when one parent manipulates children into believing that the other parent has rejected them and is otherwise no good and should be themselves rejected. Parental Alienation Syndrome is what happens to the children who are subject to this treatment. PAS only applies when there is evidence of parental manipulation and there is no other good reason why a child might reject a parent (e.g., becuase that parent was abusive, etc.). The syndrome was first identified in the 1980s as something that occurred in the context of divorce and custody battles. Dr. Baker suggests that while this classic sort of PAS does occur (e.g., when a narcissistic or otherwise troubled mother in the midst of a divorce turns her children against her former husband), there are also other variants to how PAS may occur. PAS may occur in the midst of an intact but troubled marriage, for instance, and PAS may also be something initiated by fathers against mothers, contrary to the normal stereotype.no00:30:23therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071101_wisecounsel_laris_macpherson_the_therapy_clients_experience.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071101_wisecounsel_laris_macpherson_the_therapy_clients_experience.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)One of the things that we have hoped to do in this series from time to time is to get the psychotherapy client's perspective. We have interviewed a number of well-known and highly-respected therapists, counselors, and research academics, representing a wide variety of theoretical perspectives. To balance out the picture, it's also important to hear from client's themselves about both the benefits they have received, as well as the challenges and possible setbacks they faced in their therapeutic journey. Today's interview is with Laris Macpherson, a 36 year old woman from the Netherlands. Laris left home at 16, setting off on what proved to be a rocky road that over the years would include some success as a radio and TV announcer, but also several diagnoses, visits to multiple therapists, an eating disorder, marriage and divorce, and an eventual diagnosis and treatment for ADHD. At his point, she feels better than she ever imagined possible and is planning to study to become a counselor herself.One of the things that we have hoped to do in this series from time to time is to get the psychotherapy client's perspective. We have interviewed a number of well-known and highly-respected therapists, counselors, and research academics, representing a wide variety of theoretical perspectives. To balance out the picture, it's also important to hear from client's themselves about both the benefits they have received, as well as the challenges and possible setbacks they faced in their therapeutic journey. Today's interview is with Laris Macpherson, a 36 year old woman from the Netherlands. Laris left home at 16, setting off on what proved to be a rocky road that over the years would include some success as a radio and TV announcer, but also several diagnoses, visits to multiple therapists, an eating disorder, marriage and divorce, and an eventual diagnosis and treatment for ADHD. At his point, she feels better than she ever imagined possible and is planning to study to become a counselor herself.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:16:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthOne of the things that we have hoped to do in this series from time to time is to get the psychotherapy client's perspective. We have interviewed a number of well-known and highly-respected therapists, counselors, and research academics, representing a wide variety of theoretical perspectives. To balance out the picture, it's also important to hear from client's themselves about both the benefits they have received, as well as the challenges and possible setbacks they faced in their therapeutic journey. Today's interview is with Laris Macpherson, a 36 year old woman from the Netherlands. Laris left home at 16, setting off on what proved to be a rocky road that over the years would include some success as a radio and TV announcer, but also several diagnoses, visits to multiple therapists, an eating disorder, marriage and divorce, and an eventual diagnosis and treatment for ADHD. At his point, she feels better than she ever imagined possible and is planning to study to become a counselor herself.no00:40:09therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071015_wisecounsel_marsha_linehan_dialectical_behavior_therapy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071015_wisecounsel_marsha_linehan_dialectical_behavior_therapy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:50:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.no00:39:30therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070915_wisecounsel_william_and_carleen_glasser_happier_marriages.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20070915_wisecounsel_william_and_carleen_glasser_happier_marriages.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:42:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. on Dialectial Behavior Therapy", posted October 15, 2007. In this interview, Dr. Van Nuys talks with Dr. Marsha Linehan, who is widely known as the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an empirically validated form of psychotherapy useful for treating people who have borderline personality disorder, suicidal people, and other people who are in severe and chronic psychological pain. DBT represents an integration of two traditions: the behavior and cognitive-behavioral therapy tradition which is focused on developing technologies of change, and the mindfulness tradition that comes out of various spiritual practices including Zen Buddhism and contemplative Christian practices. The main change target of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help patients stop engaging in life threatening behaviors. If that goal can be achieved, then the focus of the therapy shifts to work on understanding and altering behaviors that interfere with patients' ability to attend and benefit from therapy. This second focus inevitably calls attention to the quality of the relationship between the patient and the therapist.no00:37:45therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbthttp://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071001_wisecounsel_deirdre_barrett_motivating_people_to_eat_healthy.mp3http://www.mentalhelp.net/common/rss/podcasts/wisecounsel/audio/20071001_wisecounsel_deirdre_barrett_motivating_people_to_eat_healthy.mp3editor@centersite.net (CenterSite Editor)Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. on her book 'Waistland'", posted October 1, 2007. Through her book 'Waistland' and in this interview, Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Medicine at Harvard Medical School, talks about some of the currently prevalent wrong ideas and myths that make it difficult for people to become motivated to lose weight and make healthy food choices. The worst idea out there is that people should trust their instincts when making food choices. This idea is dangerous becuase our instincts were set up during a time in human history when all foods were obtained through active hunting and gathering of naturally occuring food resources. Dietary fat and sugar was very scarce and we evolved to crave these diet elements so as to motivate us to pursue these elements which are necessary in small proportions for good nutrition. Today, fats and sugars are both commonplace (making them too easy to get) and highly refined (which reduces their nutritional content). We are still attracted to these elements, but now they make us fat and often set us up for lifestyle related diseases.Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. on her book 'Waistland'", posted October 1, 2007. Through her book 'Waistland' and in this interview, Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Medicine at Harvard Medical School, talks about some of the currently prevalent wrong ideas and myths that make it difficult for people to become motivated to lose weight and make healthy food choices. The worst idea out there is that people should trust their instincts when making food choices. This idea is dangerous becuase our instincts were set up during a time in human history when all foods were obtained through active hunting and gathering of naturally occuring food resources. Dietary fat and sugar was very scarce and we evolved to crave these diet elements so as to motivate us to pursue these elements which are necessary in small proportions for good nutrition. Today, fats and sugars are both commonplace (making them too easy to get) and highly refined (which reduces their nutritional content). We are still attracted to these elements, but now they make us fat and often set us up for lifestyle related diseases.Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:29:00 -0700HealthSelf-HelpDavid Van Nuys, Ph.D.Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental HealthMental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. "Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. on her book 'Waistland'", posted October 1, 2007. Through her book 'Waistland' and in this interview, Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Medicine at Harvard Medical School, talks about some of the currently prevalent wrong ideas and myths that make it difficult for people to become motivated to lose weight and make healthy food choices. The worst idea out there is that people should trust their instincts when making food choices. This idea is dangerous becuase our instincts were set up during a time in human history when all foods were obtained through active hunting and gathering of naturally occuring food resources. Dietary fat and sugar was very scarce and we evolved to crave these diet elements so as to motivate us to pursue these elements which are necessary in small proportions for good nutrition. Today, fats and sugars are both commonplace (making them too easy to get) and highly refined (which reduces their nutritional content). We are still attracted to these elements, but now they make us fat and often set us up for lifestyle related diseases.no00:45:32therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, psychologist, social worker, lcsw, csw, msw, lpc, mft, family, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, freud, psychoanalysis, humanistic, emdr, behavior, mental, depression, bipolar, anxiety, adhd, ptsd, adhd, dbt