A free association about responding to an infant's cry.
The guys wrap up a convo and then dive into Damian's segment, "How About This?" where he invites us to explore the Gestalt technique known as the empty chair.
The gang continue their discussion on an article about Gen Z and mental health issues.
The guys check in with one another. A new segment on pop psychology is introduced by Greg called "Pop Psych." This segment looks at popular psychology interests from professionals, artists, and the news. This episode introduces an interview from Psychology Today with a young student, Alyssa, who unfolds what's going on in the minds of many gen z-ers. All that and more, here!
Do you think Freud could handle counseling? Do you think he would be able to make it through a counselor training education? Or would his narcissistic personality get the best of him? Find out here!
The guys get back on the anger train and have some things they need to discuss. They also explore the importance of recognizing emotions as feelings rather than just cognitions. Found out more here!
Anger takes center stage in this conversation as a unique emotion in itself. The guys also explore different paradigms to understand what the main emotional expressions are.
The guys take a deeper dive into emotions and what makes them so important in counseling. This also leads to a sidebar about rumination, depression, and what's going on in the brain.
What is CBT? How is it useful for counseling? How can CBT take negative perceptions of yourself and turn them into healthy values? Much more in this episode with Dr. Norman Cotterell, Senior Clinician of the Beck Institute for CBT.
Greg addresses some counseling stereotypes having to do with expectations, listening skills, and giving/seeking advice.
A deeper dive into Internal Family Systems and how therapists apply the theory, religion, multicultural counseling, and what some of the logistics are when you work for a private practice!
The guys explore novelty and being first, training your genes and forming neuropathways, and how it all affects self-care.