Self-Criticism Lots of us hit the gym in January to get fit – but should we also be exercising our minds in preparation for tough times? A daily “self-talk workout” might be just as beneficial as squats and push-ups, says Seattle University psychology professor Rachel Turow. By practicing simple self-compassion exercises each day – such …
Happier Parents Happier Kids osy had a packed schedule of lunches, meet-ups and activities – and she was only three. Mom Michaeleen Doucleff felt she couldn’t waste a second of her daughter’s time. Rosy needed to be constantly lectured and stimulated if she was going to reach the Ivy League. This style of parenting was …
Emotionally Focused Therapy What is Emotionally focused therapy (EFB)? Dr. Sue Johnson is the founder of EFB, she joins Dr. Rick Hanson to explore how insights from attachment theory can transform relationships. They discuss how attachment theory provides a map for understanding relationships, the challenges of making skills learned in therapy stick, and the role …
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Defusing Anxious Thoughts Some strategies for defusing anxious thoughts. Join Kelli and guests Paulie Siegel and Victoria Aron, two licensed therapists and hosts of Shit Talking Shrinks, as they discuss strategies for working through anxious thoughts in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Further Material and Information Links: Defusing Anxious Thoughts Gameplay and …
Living with ADHD S2 EP #6: Timothy Denevi grew up with ADHD and was among the first generation of boys prescribed medication for this disorder in the 1980s. Upon having an adverse reaction to the medication he was prescribed for ADHD, as a child he began the journey to finding the right treatment. As an adult, …
Gameplay and Storytelling to Heal Anxiety Daniel Hand, therapeutic counsellor, author, and game designer, as they chat about the benefits of using tabletop role-playing games to navigate and heal from anxiety, trauma, and more. Not into Dungeons and Dragons like Dan and Kelli? No big deal, there are lots of ways to make this therapeutic …
Kindness is a Superpower “Behaving compassionately improves the lives of others, it also improves our own lives. There are measurable boosts to health, both mental and physical. Behaving kindly can act as a buffer against burnout and stress, and improve our well-being. It brings us happiness and can even help us to live longer.” Claudia …
A Meditation for People who Cannot Sit Still Dawn Mauricio discovered the practices of Buddhist meditation in 2005, and from then on, did what any well-intentioned perfectionist would do — plunge in head first! Since then, she’s graduated from several teaching programs, including Spirit Rock’s four-year Teacher Training. Her teaching style is playful, dynamic, and …
How to become Securely Attached Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of the most common, and most important, questions they get about attachment theory: can we heal our attachment wounds, and become more securely attached? They explore the basics of attachment theory, whether people can change their attachment style, and how much change is truly …
Why are Men Unhappy with Their Bodies? Scott Griffiths is a researcher and psychologist at the University of Melbourne and an author known for his work on male body dissatisfaction and muscle dysmorphia. Many men have experienced this phenomenon – looking at photos of ripped guys on social media and longing for a more …
Safer Nightlife Programme Host Nicki Killeen talks to Project Manager working on HSE Emerging Drugs Trends, we hear all about the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme which was set up to reduce the harm of drugs used in “nightlife” settings and at music festivals in particular. Nicki shares her insights on the pilot work done at …
Boosting Self-Belief Self-belief is a powerful tool. It gives us the confidence to pursue our goals and face life’s challenges head-on. It’s not something we’re born with, but rather, it’s something we can cultivate over time. In this podcast they discuss ways of boosting self-belief. Further Material and Information Links: Happiness Through Exercise Learning from …
